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Old 09-15-2008 | 12:40 PM
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Hello,
I need some advice in my choice of replacement speed controller after my current one has finally started to play up.

The one I am currently looking at is a Robbe navy control 535 R. has any one had any experience with this type an or make. Good or bad?

Its going to be used in a scale boat so need good slow speed and good top speed (for when you feel the need). Not exactly sure what the motor is but it’s what comes with a Robbe Navy Kompakt: No. 4105. Power source is two 6Volt 12Ah Jell cells in parallel.

I’m open to recommendations as well.


Thanks
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Old 09-15-2008 | 06:07 PM
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Mtroniks....
Handle up to 12 volts.. 15, 25, 40 amp draw at the motor.
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/esc.html

Action and Electronize has been getting some good reviews also..
all three out of the UK.
Old 09-16-2008 | 01:06 PM
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cool, thanks
Old 09-16-2008 | 02:35 PM
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Mark,
I have several nearly new controllers that I could sell you. I used them once each for a evaluation I did for my Happy Hunter project that I am working on. I have a Robbe 535 and a mtroniks Viper 40 that I am not going to use.
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Old 09-17-2008 | 01:27 PM
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what did you think of the 535, how was the low end motor torque?

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Old 09-17-2008 | 03:47 PM
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The 535 was one of the few ESC's that I tried that allowed the motors in my set up to turn very slowly. The torque level in both directions was also very impressive.
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Old 09-17-2008 | 05:27 PM
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another option is the Proboat Tornado series, 50A output forwards, 20A reverse, though they tend to come on line at a higher power output than mtroniks, BUT they are good

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