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Welcome to the BEST RC forum going. Lots of good guys here.I got this truck with a 8.4v nicad battery which I think is junk. What is my best option for this and how many volts is it capable of taking
Well funny thing!! I had a 3s lipo that was from another build and plugged it in and it ran great for about 5 minutes and tried the motor. So I ordered a brushless motor but can I use the same ecuI would recommend upgrading to lipo. More power and more life (if you take care of it)
If you have the brushed (2 motor wires) it should have a max of 2s lipo.
If you have the brushless (3 motor wires) it should be 3s lipo max.
I would start out with 2s lipo. And if you have the brushless, then 3s and that thing will be flying. Lol.
2s lipo is 7.4v
3s is 11.1v
5000mah or higher will give you plenty of run time.
If its a brushed ESC then no, you'll need to order a brushless ESC.Well funny thing!! I had a 3s lipo that was from another build and plugged it in and it ran great for about 5 minutes and tried the motor. So I ordered a brushless motor but can I use the same ecu
I just wasn't sure If the stock esc excepts 3 wireDepends on which one you have. I got the cheaper one and it still has the 12turn brushed motor, they claim 2s max (7.4v) but the stock esc is good for up to 3s. The brushless version should be good up to 3s out pf the box......
looks like David beat me to it LOL
Ok I think its brushed. I'll have to look. Its had some upgrades so idk what is stockIf its a brushed ESC then no, you'll need to order a brushless ESC.
I appreciate everyone's inputI just wasn't sure If the stock esc excepts 3 wire
Ok I think its brushed. I'll have to look. Its had some upgrades so idk what is stock