Deftones123

frozen you got your brushless system in?

Frank88888888

So the ESC/reciver isn't working anyone know a good upgrade I would like to get a esc that will be ready for a brushless. I also have to get a new servo right?

madmax22

hey guys yesterday i was playing with the mini and hit a jump landed kinda funny and the back of the motor popped out. I managed to get it back in but i popped out again and cant get it to go back in... Think my motor is toast? i put it in a vice to try and get it but i could not do it.... this thing is mad fun anyways....

neiloid

Castle creation sidewinder and sidewinder pro work with brushed and brushless. The pro would be my choice as it can be run with a sensored brushless motor which means smoother pull away and no cogging. You would also need a new receiver (Hitec, Futaba) and steering servo.

Hope this helps. N

Frank88888888

Thanks im actually looking into just upgrading to a brushless system(it will be cheaper to buy esc with motor than seperate) right now im looking at [link=https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=CCM5004]this one[/link] problem is im actually looking for a brushless system for my pede too, anyone know a store or site or something that i might get a discount for buying two mambas(one 1/10 and another 1/18) lol maybe two for the price of one

neiloid

I reckon the motor is dead. I would recommend Orion Baja as it works with the stock esc, is rebuildable and plenty powerful. Needs the wires soldered onto it and a Deans plug.

Cheers,

Neil

Frozen72

I almost have enough money for my Sidewinder 6800 or 8000. I also say get a baja I have a mini-mod 19T and my electronics get pretty warm.

Frank88888888

Ok so right now i have this set up picked out let me know what yal think of it:

[link=https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=AIR94091Z]this servo[/link]
[link=https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=AIR92726Z]This reciever[/link]
[link=https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=CCM5004]This motor and esc[/link]

Alex73

The sidewinder and mamba micro pro are the same circuit board its just the pro has a heat sink, so it can handle more amps.
I do not think either of them can run sensored.
My mamba motor has gone missing in the post. I have to leave it 3 more days and they will send me another, so annoying.

Alex73

I don't know about the servo. Is you transmitter 75mHz? if not you need a 27mHz one.
And the motor is cool, just to let you know that is the fastest one but u have heard it runs hot. Not that thats a problem, just letting you know.

Frank88888888

First about the servo: is there another good servo around the same price that has been proven to be good
The radio:i have a 27mhz, a 75mhz, a mysterious one that doesnt say and the stock mini-t one. Would i need a new crystal or something?
The motor: I knew it was the fastest(thats why i picked it lol) but didnt know it ran hot, has anyone had any problems because of it runing hot? will i have to get it a fan or a heat sink or something?

thanks for the info

Alex73

The hs-55 is supposed to be a good servo or the hs-65mg(more expensive but better). I think the hs-65 is about the same price as the one you was showing.
I don't have the motor, i am going on what i have read through this thread. Castle say it is meant to run hot. It depends on what you want the mini-t for. If you always want the fastest most powerful thing and are going to be doing a lot of on-road speed runs, go for the 8000. But if you are going to be doing off road bashing the 6800 is good. But don't forget you can always buy a castle link and set it to a lower power.
If you have a set of 75mHz crystals that SHOULD be ok.

Frank88888888

I'm liking the 65mg, and the yea you pretty much got me with the allot of on-road speed runs. About the crystals what would be a good receiver(around the same price) i would be able to use the stock radio and crystals with?

BTW thanks again lol your basically making my mini-t

Deftones123

you dont even need the castle link to set your mamba 8000kv to a lower speed you can manually program it without the castle link

Deftones123

and you could always gear your mini-t down too, to prevent it from running hot, im using a 13 tooth robinson racing pinion with a the stock 60 tooth spur with my 6800kv mamba and it runs just warm

Frank88888888

Either way I'm probably going to end up getting the castle link, when i order this one I'm going to have two mamba motors.

Deftones123

be careful using the castle link, I heard many people frying there esc's with the castle link

madmax22

i have a futuba magnum 2pl 75mhz radio that i run in all my cars accept the micro-t and the mini-t. so that not a problem. i just need a new receiver, servo and a BL system. next time i go to the LHS hopefully they will have regular deans. right now my motor is connected strait to the esc. no connectors. i think im going to sell my crawler so i should get around $300 and about $200 will go into the mini-t or i might get a mini car and go BL with it because i can race it at the on road track at the LHS but i can also run the mini-t. hmm....[:@]

Deftones123

I might sell my brushless mini-t to get another heli

Frank88888888

Hmmm does anyone have any experiences with this receiver and will it work with my stock crystals and radio [link=https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=LOSB0801]losi MRX20[/link]

Frozen72

I fried my servo again. I'm going to order a HS-55 or HS-65MG with my BL system.

Alex73

Wow, how do you fry it with the castle link, plunging it in wrong?
I know you don't need the link, its just easier, sorry.

Frank88888888

Woot just ordered my new motor and all the other stuff i needed now i get to wait until it arrives[]

Deftones123

if you look around on the rc universe site you might find people talking about the castle link frying their esc's I think its something with the cord going into the computer or something

Deftones123

I'm thinking about selling my mini-t and would like to know how much you guys think I would get for it, heres a list of what it has

mamba 6800kv motor
mamba esc
losi bearings in hubs and wheels
losi oil filled shocks
gpm front and rear aluminum suspension arms
racers edge aluminum front and rear pivot blocks
racers edge frotn hubs
mip ball diff
hitech hs55 servo
integey aluminum servo hold down
ksycho 75 mzh radio and reciever
robinson racing 13 tooth alloy pinion
proline dirt hawgs tires on losi rims
new never used crowd pleazer proline body


looking to get money for a heli, thinking about posting it on ebay to fund money for heli's