Newbie here looking for advice. Last ran RC Buggies about 15 yrs ago and C/L Planes up to about 5 Yrs ago.
Confused on the whole LiPo & Brushless Motor thing. Building a couple hydroplanes (1:16 and 1:10 see the free plans at Astek Models
http://www.astecmodels.co.uk/plans.htmfor an example) along with my brother & uncle to "Run for Fun" here on the lake. While these are striclty "Fast Fun" we want decent equipment
WITHOUT going broke.
Cells:Thinking a 3 cell Parallel. Is that possible? Also, what is the 20C, 40C, etc. at the end of the rating? Any brands to stay away from or recommended?
Motor: This thing doesnt have to fly, but up on plane and GO would be nice. Does anyone make a fun grade motor? Again, not out to set records and spend tons of $$$. Looking at the Venom V500, local club (
http://classicthunder.org/) mandates a
Scorpion HK3026-1210 but those seemt to have been discontinued. Is somewhere around 2000kV going to be ok or should I be looking at the 3000 & 4000 kV motors? What is the ballance between kV&Cells run? Lower kV&More cells?
Inrunner vs. Outrunner? All the new motors seem to be Outrunners. I have been told Inrunners REQUIRE water cooling where Outrunners don't. In a closed space, I would tend to want to run cooling as I need to plumb it for the ESC as well, so which would be better? Does it matter?
ESC: I have figured out the higher amps, the better and get one beyond what will be run (just to be safe and not burn it out). Like batteries, Any suggestions? Anything wrong with the
Hobby Wing "SeaKing" 60 or 90 Amp ESC or should I be looking at others for twice the price? OffshoreElectrics (
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/index.php) seems to have good prices and a good range of selections.
Now, How do I match all of these together and WHY doesnt anyone offer combo deal? [:@]
Thanks a load for all your help in advance.
