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ESC? - 6/19/2008 4:34:03 AM   
xxCARLOSxx



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Status: offline 		ok so im pretty new to this stuff and i just bought a ta05 IFS-R kit online... my friend sold me a 6c 3600 battery, a traxxas titan 12t and a stock 540 motor that he had for $30 and i was wondering what ESC should i buy that would be relatively cheap... i was looking into one of these (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUY13&P=7) or (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNMM8&P=7) any other suggestions, advice? thnx!



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RE: ESC? - 6/19/2008 12:14:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		That ESC youve picked is a 20+ turn so it wont run that titan 12 turn very well,it will run that stock silver can motor tho.
Look for the mtronik rv 11 its a nice cheap 11+ turn ESC and it will run that titan motor.
The ESC turn limit need to be under the motor turns ie 11t esc for a 12t motor esc


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RE: ESC? - 6/20/2008 5:43:40 AM   
xxCARLOSxx



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Status: offline 		should i buy the traxxas xl-5 ESC? any other suggestions on cheap ESCs?

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RE: ESC? - 6/20/2008 11:50:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		If you don't mind not being able to run the titan, you could get a Novak XRS.

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RE: ESC? - 6/20/2008 2:49:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		Novak XRS is a good esc or if u want cheap look for the tazer 12turn good for a budget esc.
Or go all out and get a no limit esc then u can use any brushed motor on it i picked up a ripmax quake for £40 over here and it runs any motor sweet

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RE: ESC? - 6/20/2008 3:06:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Titan 12T is a big can motor.. (550 sized). Probably not ideal for a race car.. but if you want to run it, you'd need an ESC that can handle down to maybe 14T? (since it is 550-sized motor, it does not draw as much current..) But of course, you can always play safe and use an ESC that can handle lower turn motor than 14T..

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RE: ESC? - 6/20/2008 4:25:08 PM   
xxCARLOSxx



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Status: offline 		any under $70 that can run both motors? links plz (preferably from towerhobbies)

i was thinking about going with the novak rooster 12t which is a little more expensive but looks like good quality

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RE: ESC? - 6/20/2008 6:31:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Maybe spend a few bucks more and get a BL controller (that also do brushed) and you can upgrade to BL motor later on?!

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUTA0&P=ML

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RE: ESC? - 6/21/2008 10:06:12 PM   
xxCARLOSxx



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Status: offline 		do i have to weld anything with that one? oh and i dont see anything for the battery connector how would i use that?



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RE: ESC? - 6/23/2008 1:06:04 AM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like you'd need to solder on the battery connectors.

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RE: ESC? - 6/23/2008 7:45:52 AM   
TIGER76



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Status: offline 		^ Yeh will need soldering but u will need decent connectors anyway like deans to run either BL motors or low turn brushed motors might as well learn how now

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RE: ESC? - 6/23/2008 12:09:03 PM   
xxCARLOSxx



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Status: offline 		i have no soldering equipment or experience.... do i have to solder anything with the novak esc? if so what cables or plugs would i need?

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RE: ESC? - 6/24/2008 5:37:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Probably time to learn how to solder.. it is not hard.. you can get a cheap soldering iron for less than $10..

You probably need that skill if you want to stay in RC..

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RE: ESC? - 6/24/2008 6:19:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yep time to learn how to solder, check youtube they have excellent tutorials.

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RE: ESC? - 6/24/2008 8:40:56 PM