Official Electric Conversion Thread
10-12-2007, 10:05 PM
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Official Electric Conversion Thread
Post info and pics about your nitro whatever that you converted to electric. Ill go first.
E-Warhead.
Already has...
1. Feigao 8xl
Soon to have...
1. BK Warrior 9920
2. 16cells IB4200's
3. Jumbo Swamp Dawgs
4. Jumbo Diamond Rims
5. Proline Silverado Body
Pics are coming!
E-Warhead.
Already has...
1. Feigao 8xl
Soon to have...
1. BK Warrior 9920
2. 16cells IB4200's
3. Jumbo Swamp Dawgs
4. Jumbo Diamond Rims
5. Proline Silverado Body
Pics are coming!
10-12-2007, 10:13 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
have never converted one but would love to convert a xxxnt, have both xxxt and xxxnt trucks and to me the xxxnt is far more stable in turns and at speed in rough parts of the tracks i race on.
10-12-2007, 10:16 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
ORIGINAL: DRAKE-ULA
have never converted one but would love to convert a xxxnt, have both xxxt and xxxnt trucks and to me the xxxnt is far more stable in turns and at speed in rough parts of the tracks i race on.
have never converted one but would love to convert a xxxnt, have both xxxt and xxxnt trucks and to me the xxxnt is far more stable in turns and at speed in rough parts of the tracks i race on.
10-12-2007, 10:19 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
Drake-thats because its heavier I'm willing to bet.
I have a XTM X-Cellerator I converted to electric.
Has:
Motor I build from other motors, I forgot how many turns! [:@]
Pole Position 3800's [:'(]
Airtronics 94357
Futaba 3PK
Holeshots [8D]
And the best driver/fabricator in the world.
I have a XTM X-Cellerator I converted to electric.
Has:
Motor I build from other motors, I forgot how many turns! [:@]
Pole Position 3800's [:'(]
Airtronics 94357
Futaba 3PK
Holeshots [8D]
And the best driver/fabricator in the world.
10-12-2007, 10:29 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
ORIGINAL: annie_himself
Drake-thats because its heavier I'm willing to bet.
I have a XTM X-Cellerator I converted to electric.
Has:
Motor I build from other motors, I forgot how many turns! [:@]
Pole Position 3800's [:'(]
Airtronics 94357
Futaba 3PK
Holeshots [8D]
And the best driver/fabricator in the world.
Drake-thats because its heavier I'm willing to bet.
I have a XTM X-Cellerator I converted to electric.
Has:
Motor I build from other motors, I forgot how many turns! [:@]
Pole Position 3800's [:'(]
Airtronics 94357
Futaba 3PK
Holeshots [8D]
And the best driver/fabricator in the world.
10-13-2007, 02:47 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
here was my TMAXX
pic as a tmaxx with 3.3 engine
then brushless
feigao 8xl
bk warrior 9920
still kept tmaxx chassis
maxamps lipo
never ran
pic as a tmaxx with 3.3 engine
then brushless
feigao 8xl
bk warrior 9920
still kept tmaxx chassis
maxamps lipo
never ran
10-13-2007, 04:38 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
here is my e-revo using the stock e-maxx set up with a single steering servo conversion and with the e-maxx 2 speed with a shift servo...only thing I had to do to get it to run right was flip the diffs...
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
Duratrax raze
-Wanderer 9xl
-Undecided Esc
-4s ~4000mah
-14/44
-stock wheels and tires
-deans
-left hand steering servo convesion
thats all for now, most have seen my thread
-Wanderer 9xl
-Undecided Esc
-4s ~4000mah
-14/44
-stock wheels and tires
-deans
-left hand steering servo convesion
thats all for now, most have seen my thread
10-14-2007, 04:33 AM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
I converted a hotbodies lightning 2 pro buggy, I used a Feigao 8XL, Mamba Max ESC, geared 14/44, and originally 12xrc2400 NiCads but run 4s Flightpower 4350 now. I still get about 10 mins runtime but have twice the power now and less burned fingers, although my motor gets roasting hot now I don't have to touch it, I should probably gear down for more runtime and less heat as it has way more power than the tyres can cope with but its just too nice having silly amounts of excess power.
By the way Mattnin, that looks cool, and one of the few trucks that I would say that about.
and less burned fingers, although my motor gets roasting hot now I don't have to touch it, I should probably gear down for more runtime and less heat as it has way more power than the tyres can cope with but its just too nice having silly amounts of excess power.By the way Mattnin, that looks cool, and one of the few trucks that I would say that about.
10-14-2007, 04:06 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
i really want an electric 1/8 buggy, but i don't have nearly enough money. I have a good start on the motor and esc, but i have no idea on which car and battery/charger setup to get. Here's what i'm thinking:
esc: http://unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBI...idProduct=4316
and motor: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=fei-540XL
esc: http://unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBI...idProduct=4316
and motor: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=fei-540XL
10-14-2007, 04:13 PM
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ORIGINAL: j.m.
i really want an electric 1/8 buggy, but i don't have nearly enough money. I have a good start on the motor and esc, but i have no idea on which car and battery/charger setup to get. Here's what i'm thinking:
esc: http://unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBI...idProduct=4316
and motor: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=fei-540XL
i really want an electric 1/8 buggy, but i don't have nearly enough money. I have a good start on the motor and esc, but i have no idea on which car and battery/charger setup to get. Here's what i'm thinking:
esc: http://unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBI...idProduct=4316
and motor: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=fei-540XL
10-14-2007, 07:56 PM
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$125 is way too much to spend on an esc. Period. And that's the motor i plan on using. I don't know if you read the specs on the motor, but it does say that it has different throttle profiles, brakes, etc. It's pretty much an everything esc.
10-14-2007, 08:02 PM
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
ORIGINAL: nativepaul
I converted a hotbodies lightning 2 pro buggy, I used a Feigao 8XL, Mamba Max ESC, geared 14/44, and originally 12xrc2400 NiCads but run 4s Flightpower 4350 now. I still get about 10 mins runtime but have twice the power now and less burned fingers, although my motor gets roasting hot now I don't have to touch it, I should probably gear down for more runtime and less heat as it has way more power than the tyres can cope with but its just too nice having silly amounts of excess power.
By the way Mattnin, that looks cool, and one of the few trucks that I would say that about.
I converted a hotbodies lightning 2 pro buggy, I used a Feigao 8XL, Mamba Max ESC, geared 14/44, and originally 12xrc2400 NiCads but run 4s Flightpower 4350 now. I still get about 10 mins runtime but have twice the power now
and less burned fingers, although my motor gets roasting hot now I don't have to touch it, I should probably gear down for more runtime and less heat as it has way more power than the tyres can cope with but its just too nice having silly amounts of excess power.By the way Mattnin, that looks cool, and one of the few trucks that I would say that about.
any link to that lipo? it looks soo tiny
10-14-2007, 08:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: j.m.
$125 is way too much to spend on an esc. Period. And that's the motor i plan on using. I don't know if you read the specs on the motor, but it does say that it has different throttle profiles, brakes, etc. It's pretty much an everything esc.
$125 is way too much to spend on an esc. Period. And that's the motor i plan on using. I don't know if you read the specs on the motor, but it does say that it has different throttle profiles, brakes, etc. It's pretty much an everything esc.
10-15-2007, 08:34 AM
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Takedown is dead on right on this one. I own the esc you posted in the link. It has a really really really rough startup. The motor wont last more than 5 runs before its shakes itself apart with the starting and stopping . Its meant for 6 pole motors not 2 pole and for full throttle always applications. I tried using an airplane esc on my 1/8th buggy conversion without the brakes and it still fried. Made for some scary stops at 50mph. They are not meant for that type of load. I actually fried 2 different airplane esc's before buying a car esc.
My brushless projects are a converted tower terror with 10l motor
2 1/8th buggies with converted to brushless with 10l motors
Cen Mt2 with 8l motor and mamba esc
Hey JM if you have any questions shoot me an email. I did all the research and played around with all sorts of combinations before getting it right. It also cost me a lot of money figuring out what works and what doesnt.
My brushless projects are a converted tower terror with 10l motor
2 1/8th buggies with converted to brushless with 10l motors
Cen Mt2 with 8l motor and mamba esc
Hey JM if you have any questions shoot me an email. I did all the research and played around with all sorts of combinations before getting it right. It also cost me a lot of money figuring out what works and what doesnt.
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RE: Official Electric Conversion Thread
ORIGINAL: Takedown
$125 for a brushless land ESC is an absolute steal! BTW you'll fry plane ESC's if you use the brake when installed into a car/truck.
ORIGINAL: j.m.
$125 is way too much to spend on an esc. Period. And that's the motor i plan on using. I don't know if you read the specs on the motor, but it does say that it has different throttle profiles, brakes, etc. It's pretty much an everything esc.
$125 is way too much to spend on an esc. Period. And that's the motor i plan on using. I don't know if you read the specs on the motor, but it does say that it has different throttle profiles, brakes, etc. It's pretty much an everything esc.
Electric Conversions are not for people looking for a cheap r/c build. Since the niche is still somewhat new, you need to be prepared to spend some cash or do a lot of your own fabricating.