xxCARLOSxx

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...?&I=LXUY13&P=7) or (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNMM8&P=7) any other suggestions, advice? thnx!



-heres a picture of the stuff i bought from my friend

TIGER76

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

xxCARLOSxx

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

The Mad Modder

If you don't mind not being able to run the titan, you could get a Novak XRS.

TIGER76

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

Lunchboxer

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..

xxCARLOSxx

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

Lunchboxer

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...&I=LXUTA0&P=ML

xxCARLOSxx

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

The Mad Modder

Looks like you'd need to solder on the battery connectors.

TIGER76

^ 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

xxCARLOSxx

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?

xxCARLOSxx

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Lunchboxer

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..

The Hedgehog

Yep time to learn how to solder, check youtube they have excellent tutorials.

xxCARLOSxx

hmm i thought it was more expensive... i was searching for a cheap esc and then i saw the Mamba Max for like $220 on towerhobbies so i decided to check it out on ebay and i found it for like $170 so now i am thinking about saving up while i build my chassis and buy the mamba max but i only have a 6c 3600 battery, would that be enough until i get some more money?



Dam this hobby is expensive...