Would this TINY esc crawl well for a scale micro?

[joywrex]

Would this esc crawl well? I want the smallest possible esc for a losi micro crawler build. I'm running 2s lipo.

Specifications
9 Amp Peak, 3.5 Amp Continuous (> 10 minutes at 24Vdc)

Full Current Limit and Thermal Protection

Proportional Forward and Reverse (no delay), 0-100% PWM

6 to 24 Vdc

Receiver Cable with Universal Plug Installed

Power/Motor Leads Installed (22 AWG High Strand Count Silicone Wire)

Size: 1.2" X 0.52" X 0.29" (Including Protective Covering)

Weight: .33 oz / 9.4 grams (With 12" Cable and 6" Power/Motor Wires)
0.12 oz / 3.3 grams (Without Cable/Wires - Reference Only)
+5 VDC BEC with Over Current, Short Circuit and Thermal Protection

Neutral signal (center stick) safety start-up when powered on

Safety shut-down when RC signal is lost with auto recovery

Motor brake on neutral signal and direction change. Helps protect gears from over stress.
All FETs are industrial/automotive grade components. Not commercial grade

 

[joywrex]

This one also looks good:
Viverrine 6A Brushless ESC 1/36 micro t truck mini z (04/14/2010)

 

[Charlie-III]

Scale micro.....probably.8)

 

[joywrex]

or this:
Castle Creations Thunderbird Brushless ESC (6 Amp) [CSE010-0055-00] | RC Airplanes - A Main Hobbies

 

[majatra]

Its hard to compare these as the first esc is for brushed motors, the second is for brushless motors, as is the third, but since the third is an airplane esc and won't have reverse its not much good to a crawler.
What motor are you planning on using anyway? Brushed or brushless?

The brushed esc doesn't have a Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) which is a must for running Lipo as you can over discharge your battery without it, so if you're going this route get a low voltage indicator. And get yourself a BEC for it too.
For a very small, high turn brushed motor, it should be fine. No delay reverse and 24 volt max are all good.

 

[joywrex]

Its hard to compare these as the first esc is for brushed motors, the second is for brushless motors, as is the third, but since the third is an airplane esc and won't have reverse its not much good to a crawler.
What motor are you planning on using anyway? Brushed or brushless?

The brushed esc doesn't have a Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) which is a must for running Lipo as you can over discharge your battery without it, so if you're going this route get a low voltage indicator. And get yourself a BEC for it too.
For a very small, high turn brushed motor, it should be fine. No delay reverse and 24 volt max are all good.

I could use any motor. I have the stock motor that might be fine. I was thinking of getting a 5g outrunner though. HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store : hexTronik 5gram Brushless Outrunner 2000kv

Maybe I should go with the outrunner and the brushless esc...

 

[joywrex]

this one is actually not sold out:
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[joywrex]

On further reflection, I guess for now what I need is an esc that could work for the stock motor that isn't the esc/receiver combo. That will run a 2S lipo.

I want to use an esc with more channels.

Which one would work best for that?

 

[majatra]

Castle Creations Sidewinder Micro
Holmes Hobbies LLC / Holmes Bikes :: Motor Speed Controllers :: Castle Creations Sidewinder Micro
Runs brushed or brushless motors, programmable, up to 35 amps with a 1.5 amp BEC, built in LVC so its LiPo ready. It just costs a little more and is a little bigger than what you're looking at. Not much bigger though.

 

[Charlie-III]

this one is actually not sold out:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

I don't see any way to do adjustments in it. You would be stuck with whatever programming they did.

A Sidewinder Micro would likely be better, or (a little bigger) Mamba Micro Pro.

 

[joywrex]

I don't see any way to do adjustments in it. You would be stuck with whatever pregramming they did.

A Sidewinder Micro would likely be better, or (a little bigger) Mamba Micro Pro.

Yeah good call. I guess I have to pay a premium for my ridiculous whims. Ill probably get the Sidewinder.