My Traxxas Rustler 2wd build/project

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I just searched more into it. All of the castle copperhead systems are all sensored. I am looking into more of sensorless because I do more bashing than practice on the track or racing. If i go with castle my best would probably be the sidewinder 4. My uncle pointed out it would be best for me to stick with the same system in each car because of programming. Since I am doing hobbywing for the slash i should go with hobbywing for the rustler. And my uncle used to run hobbywing in his buggys and scts's so he does have the program box.
So for my slash I'm going with the max10 sct 4000kv. For the rustler I'm going with the regular max10. I'm either going to do 4000kv or 3300kv.
 
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@DavidB1126 Yes that is the Castle Copperhead and 3800 combo that I run but it does have a few shortcomings you should be aware of.

#1 the BEC is either 5.5 volts or 7.4 volts and you shouldn't run the BEC at 7.4 volts with a Traxxas TQi or TQ receiver or it wont last very long. The way around this is either to use a BEC bypass harness which works great on a 2s battery but will make a 3s go out of balance which is a no Bueno. https://www.amainhobbies.com/holmes-hobbies-receiver-bypass-adapter-hhb250100008/p1366069 . Your other option is to run a separate BEC and I did this myself. I like the Castle 10 A BEC https://www.castlecreations.com/en/cc-bec-010-0004-00 which works very well and is affordable too. With that BEC and a bypass harness you can run the Traxxas receiver off the Castle ESC and the servo off the BEC if it can take a higher voltage.

#2 it used to work with the B-link bluetooth module but then Castle did something and mine hasn’t worked since. You can still use the little USB thing that they give you for free if you send in the request thing and they mail it to you.

For just a little more money the Castle Mamba X with the 1410 3800 kv motor is a better option. https://www.castlecreations.com/en/...5-2v-wp-esc-and-1410-3800kv-combo-010-0161-00 It has more adjustability, upgradability, and is made in the USA too. It also has a more powerful BEC that can be adjusted from less than 6 volts up to I think 8.4 volts, or somewhere around there. Sometimes you can catch a sale and get this combo for a good discount. Amain Hobbies recently had this combo on sale.

That Max10 ESC with 3660SL motor is hard to beat for the money. I run that ESC with 3200kv 3660SL sensored motor in my LMT and I like it a lot. It doesn't have as many adjustable options in the programming as Castle has but its a solid performer. With 4000 kv though I would think you will have to be careful on 3s and watch those temperatures.

If you’re ever looking for the best bang for the buck steering servo then look no further than ProModeler servos. The DS505BLHV or the DS630BLHV are absolutely two of the best servos on the market by a lot in my opinion. I run ProModeler servos exclusively now in all my RC cars. Best part is they are made in the USA with Japanese parts. These are the hidden gems in this business. https://www.promodeler.com/brushless-servos.aspx
 
Haven't been on here in a while but I have the max10 60a esc and 3652 4000kv motor. Here was a speed run and bash from the other day.
I had also put in my Radiolink Rx/tx. And I thinks that is about it since I was last ob this thread.
What I am going to do is make a 2.0 thread of my builds. They will be more current and will be updated more frequently.
 
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