Brushless Set.

[ohmygahitscoby]

I was wondering how much a brushless set (Brushless motor, ESC, and LiPo battery) would cost. I don't need an exact answer, just a rough estimate. Thanks!

 

[CHRIZDIZLE]

Depends on how much you want to spend really. I think theres entry level brushless set ups for around 150(ESC&Motor) or so but you can easily spend twice that.

Sidewinder by CasleCreations
$170 for 5700 combo plus 70 or more for a LiPo but you don't really need a LiPo. That can always come later.

BTW it helps to know the general application its going in. Touring car/ off road.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

It's going into a buggy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SIDEWINDER-5700...ryZ44028QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

? I could get this, the one you mentioned. I only have a 6 cell 1800 MaH NiCD pack though.

 

[nomobux]

Depends on how much you want to spend really. I think theres entry level brushless set ups for around 150(ESC&Motor) or so but you can easily spend twice that.

Sidewinder by CasleCreations
$170 for 5700 combo plus 70 or more for a LiPo but you don't really need a LiPo. That can always come later.

BTW it helps to know the general application its going in. Touring car/ off road.

Actually you can get the Sidewinder/5700 combo at Stormer for 130. I did.

 

[Plaidfish]

what scale rig is this going into?
if it's a 1/18 scale that setup might not work....can may be too big

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

It's a Kyosho Lazer 1/10. I went with it instead of a Mini Inferno, they didn't have it in the nitro kind. So would it be okay to run this with just a 6 cell 1800 Ma H NiCD battery?

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

I guess if I run it with a 6 cell, it'll suck up all the power from it quickly. I'll ask my LHS to help me find one that'll fit my Lazer.

 

[Plaidfish]

yeah that pack may actually overheat from the current draw....you can get by some higher capacity sport packs for around 20 bucks a pack...I'd seriously recommend going LiPo as soon as you can.....

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

I have a Venom pack in it. That's a sport pack right? Anyways, my LHS isn't selling LiPo's right now, so I have to buy them online.

 

[CHRIZDIZLE]

I have a Venom pack in it. That's a sport pack right? Anyways, my LHS isn't selling LiPo's right now, so I have to buy them online.

Check out www.maxamps.com

If they don't have a battery that will be a direct drop in I believe you can build a custom pack to suit your needs.

Edit: Yeap they have packs for the Lazer. http://www.maxamps.com/products.php?cat=106

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Awesome. Thanks for the link. What's the "Balancing Taps"? Is that what connects all the batteries together?

 

[CHRIZDIZLE]

Awesome. Thanks for the link. What's the "Balancing Taps"? Is that what connects all the batteries together?

I have no clue to be honest, Wait for SweetDiesel to chip in.
I'm an electric n00b.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Haha okay. Man with the total of everything will cost about 200, but my brother will take care of it, he still owes me a birthday gift.

 

[Plaidfish]

balancing taps are plugs that have each cell wired to so you can discharge/charge the battery cells at equal rates....

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Uhm, should I upgrade that part or keep it normal.

http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=Lipo-4000-74-Pack&cat=106

Can someone give me the best options for this?
I need the Tamiya plugs on it though.

 

[Ron Fisher]

Uhm, should I upgrade that part or keep it normal.

http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=Lipo-4000-74-Pack&cat=106

Can someone give me the best options for this?
I need the Tamiya plugs on it though.

Do yourself a big favor and change the Tamiya plugs for a zero loss connector.
The tamiya connectors are prone to melting under higher amperage loads.
I would put Deans or Trinity zero loss connectors on the battery on it.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Yeah, I know. I need to change them, but for now, I'll keep them Tamiya plugs.