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needing cheap esc
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:24 pm
by catch 10
hey guys this is my first post on this site, first off this site is killer. anywho i have a 10t truck i dont know the specific model other than it is an team associated 10t but i am running a 17x2 turn team orin motor (yes i know it is a cheappy but it is still fast) and i am running a 3 cell a123 pack which is just under 11v and i was hoping that someone could point me towards a good and cheap esc thanks
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:13 pm
by pituk
Associated has some web specials on there Quantum and Lrp esc's , they look to be good buys.
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:34 pm
by RER40
Especially running that kind of voltage it seems a little foolhardy to be looking to put a cheapo ESC that could just as easy go up in smoke.
Rule of RC #13
Spend the money on quality electronics and you only have to do it once.
Go cheap and you'll find yourself regretting your purchase sooner than later.
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:50 pm
by catch 10
i would a agree that you need to buy good parts but when you are in college it is harder to justify spending money
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:58 am
by Group B
get the hobbywing ez-run 60amp esc from eBay...you won't be disappointed!
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:47 am
by Bormac
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:03 am
by catch 10
group b isnt the ezrun esc a brushless esc? and if it is can you run a brushed motor on a brushless esc?
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:54 am
by tulsa
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:26 pm
by catch 10
that looks like a sweet esc tulsa but will it hold when i am using a 10.8v a123 battery pack?
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:32 pm
by tulsa
probably not. i didn't see you were just under 11v.
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:06 pm
by Twiceblown351
Man Thats 10 dollers cheeper the AE whats on RC10.com
Re: needing cheap esc
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:59 pm
by Group B
catch 10 wrote:group b isnt the ezrun esc a brushless esc? and if it is can you run a brushed motor on a brushless esc?
It works with both brushless and brushed motors.
The only mod you might have to make is to replace the fan with one capable of 3s voltage (the fan that comes with the esc is only capable of 2s max). I replaced the fan on mine with one from a Traxxas VXL 3s esc, and it worked great.
It programs very easily with the included programming card...its actually easier than programming a castle system via usb in a way...
I guess the only drawback is that, if you have to send it in for repair, you must send it back to china.
