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Old 01-11-2009, 08:58 AM   #1
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I have been out of the R/C scene for a long time. I decided to pull out my clod after visiting the site and starting a scale build. I am going to upgrade my speed controller, since the one that is in it is a borrowed one. I want to know what speed controllers are good. I am going to be going between crawling and bashing, never going higher than like a 19/20 turn modified most likely. I am interested in some of the traxxas speed controllers because I like water and snow. Are any of their SCs able to handle both crawling and bashing? If not, what should I get. Thanks
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Old 01-11-2009, 06:27 PM   #2
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i run a traxxas evx in mine with no problems but it doesnt have a drag brake so ill be getting a new esc soon.
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Old 01-11-2009, 07:06 PM   #3
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What is a drag brake?
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Old 01-12-2009, 01:05 AM   #4
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This feature makes the ESC try to keep the tires from rolling when the throttle is in neutral. Its pretty good option to have on a ESC.
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Thanks for that info...Which ones fit that parameter, yet can fit what Iam looking for?
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Old 01-12-2009, 06:58 PM   #6
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Does it act like a brake then when you let off the throttle? Can you dial it out at all? Thanks
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Old 01-12-2009, 07:21 PM   #7
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Yes, SOME(not all) you can "dial" to your likings...there are water proof ESC out there..MTroniks is one company that is well known for this. Also LRP makes water proof ESC's. But you can also rig something up to make it all water proof...I would take a look at the electronic section of these forums, TONS of info..there is also the always handy search tool.
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Old 01-13-2009, 06:46 PM   #8
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I would buy two cheap esc's insted of spending alot on one. I bought a $200 novak super duty and have regreted it ever since. Get a set of duratrax intellispeed 16t esc'c and you will be alot happier. if you run one esc it will have the tendancy to "skip" whatever motor has traction and send all the power to the motor with no traction. oh and you can easily waterproof almost any esc.
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I like the idea of running two ESCs, that will give me more options correct? I can run 2 smaller ESCs correct?

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Yes
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Old 01-15-2009, 08:49 PM   #11
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I looked in the electronics thread and did not find how to wire them...I am assuming I am not using the right words in search. Would I want 2 ESCs that are very tunable, or woul dI be happier with a simple one touch traxxas style ESC? Is there a thread on wiring them? Thanks for answering all of my ?s
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:41 PM   #12
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Spend the money and get a Mamba Max or 2 Novak Rooster crawler ESC's. The Mamba will handle anything you want to do and will run brushed or brushless. You can program it for what ever you want. Drag brake, brake, throttle, punch control, battery type and size, voltage cutoff, ect.......
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Old 01-16-2009, 10:30 PM   #13
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I have been out of the R/C scene for a long time. I decided to pull out my clod after visiting the site and starting a scale build. I am going to upgrade my speed controller, since the one that is in it is a borrowed one. I want to know what speed controllers are good. I am going to be going between crawling and bashing, never going higher than like a 19/20 turn modified most likely. I am interested in some of the traxxas speed controllers because I like water and snow. Are any of their SCs able to handle both crawling and bashing? If not, what should I get. Thanks
I would look at Novak or Tekin. I have always had good luck with either brand.
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Old 01-16-2009, 10:33 PM   #14
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I like the idea of running two ESCs, that will give me more options correct? I can run 2 smaller ESCs correct?

I have to disagree with running two. You want both motors to be synced so they are not fighting each other. I would run a single ESC and then decide if you want to run the motors in series or parallel.
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