Opinions on Konect electronics?

[Jack838]

Anybody who has experience with Konect electronics?
I have been looking at this 4274 2200kv motor with their 200A esc, is it a good system?

 

[nino]

I just saw that today. All their stuff I've seen before were run of the mill Hobbywing rebrands. This looks like some R&D went into it, although the layout looks like xr8 pro. Why someone would go with Konect instead of HW is anyone's guess.

 

[WickedFog]

I just saw that today. All their stuff I've seen before were run of the mill Hobbywing rebrands. This looks like some R&D went into it, although the layout looks like xr8 pro. Why someone would go with Konect instead of HW is anyone's guess.

Basically the same thing I heard a guy say about Hobbywing years ago

Just going off the looks - somebody is proud of that motor and ESC, because they look pretty well machined, stickers are straight, anodizing looks good, etc.

A similar Tekin motor is $165. For a Castle it's like $175. The Kobalt is around $100. You know what, I'd give it a shot.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I agree with WF, you can see the workmanship in it.

 

[Jack838]

Basically the same thing I heard a guy say about Hobbywing years ago

Just going off the looks - somebody is proud of that motor and ESC, because they look pretty well machined, stickers are straight, anodizing looks good, etc.

A similar Tekin motor is $165. For a Castle it's like $175. The Kobalt is around $100. You know what, I'd give it a shot.

Do you think it is worth it for a beginner in racing? Or should I go with a HW ezrun sensored system for 50€ less?

 

[Jack838]

I just saw that today. All their stuff I've seen before were run of the mill Hobbywing rebrands. This looks like some R&D went into it, although the layout looks like xr8 pro. Why someone would go with Konect instead of HW is anyone's guess.

For me it is cost a Konect system is 240€ for me and a HW is 315€

 

[WickedFog]

For me it is cost a Konect system is 240€ for me and a HW is 315€

If this is for racing, and you want to be competitive, I would maybe find out what people in your area are running. Then look up the specs for those ESC's and compare them to the Konect. @DavidB1126 is one of our regular racing enthusiasts, so maybe he might have some info on what specs are important to have. I'm not a racer, so I would just be guessing a bit. But basically, if you want to be competitive, run what the fastest guys run.

 

[DavidB1126]

Never heard of Konect. Guessing this 200a/4274 is for a 8th scale e truggy? If so, specs are fine. I believe that's what most 8th scale racers use. If for a buggy, 4268 can size would be better. @Littlemotor is our 8th scale pro. Most racers near me like to use Hobbywing XR8s, and whatever is preferred with Tekin and I believe reedy is a good brand too. If it's less expensive than the other ones, I'd say go for it. Looks pretty nice.

 

[ahr43]

Agree with the above Konect presents its product well. Unfamiliar with them, although they appear to have a competitive presence in European racing.

Reviewing their website they offer an extensive product line. Checking out the 'News' drop-down on their website, all the info is dated year 2020. Leaves me wondering about how current their product is and how well it is supported? Dunno. Perhaps their online presence has migrated to social media with news and events and their product line is current? Still. . .

-AC

 

[Greywolf74]

I'm aware of them, but I have no experience with 'em. Looks good and the price is about $75 cheaper than Castle. Whether it's worth it or not for racing, I couldn't say. It's going to depend greatly on the ESC firmware

 

[nino]

Basically the same thing I heard a guy say about Hobbywing years ago

Just going off the looks - somebody is proud of that motor and ESC, because they look pretty well machined, stickers are straight, anodizing looks good, etc.

A similar Tekin motor is $165. For a Castle it's like $175. The Kobalt is around $100. You know what, I'd give it a shot.

That wasn't a slight on Konect, I just thought that they were priced close to (or same as) HW so unless they have some custom programming or whatnot I don't see what would get racers to go with Konect over HW.
I do like the details, even their cases are machined differently and the power buttons are different, so obviously effort was put in!

Edit: Castle and Tekin are almost non existent in Europe, there's some Castle in bashing and Tekin in racing, but probably in the single percents compared to HW and its rebrands.

I don't know where OP is from, but I've only seen Konect in a couple of EU stores.

 

[Jack838]

I'm aware of them, but I have no experience with 'em. Looks good and the price is about $75 cheaper than Castle. Whether it's worth it or not for racing, I couldn't say. It's going to depend greatly on the ESC firmware

These are all the settings in the esc.

 

[Jack838]

Never heard of Konect. Guessing this 200a/4274 is for a 8th scale e truggy? If so, specs are fine. I believe that's what most 8th scale racers use. If for a buggy, 4268 can size would be better. @Littlemotor is our 8th scale pro. Most racers near me like to use Hobbywing XR8s, and whatever is preferred with Tekin and I believe reedy is a good brand too. If it's less expensive than the other ones, I'd say go for it. Looks pretty nice.

Just noticed that it is a 4274 and not a 4268 (it is for a mp9e evo), is it possible to run a 4274 in a buggy and limit power. Or is it just to big and powerfull of a motor for a buggy?

 

[Littlemotor]

The Konect stuff is some of the best available in Europe, and incredibly popular. To answer your question above-yes; you can absolutely limit power, and most racers do with 1900kV buggy can motors, but what you can NOT do is make the truggy motor physically smaller.. it takes up more space than the buggy motor.

 

[Jack838]

The Konect stuff is some of the best available in Europe, and incredibly popular. To answer your question above-yes; you can absolutely limit power, and most racers do with 1900kV buggy can motors, but what you can NOT do is make the truggy motor physically smaller.. it takes up more space than the buggy motor.

So a truggy motor would work in my mp9e evo? (the motor has lots of space)

 

[Littlemotor]

So a truggy motor would work in my mp9e evo? (the motor has lots of space)

Yes, it’s 6mm longer than the buggy motor. It’ll just weigh a few grams more, and you’ll need to dial some power out of it to soften it up. The good news is, it’ll be crazy fast, and run cool as it’s not going to have to work hard at all..

 

[Jack838]

Yes, it’s 6mm longer than the buggy motor. It’ll just weigh a few grams more, and you’ll need to dial some power out of it to soften it up. The good news is, it’ll be crazy fast, and run cool as it’s not going to have to work hard at all..

Ok, will go with this combo then.

 

[Littlemotor]

Never heard of Konect. Guessing this 200a/4274 is for a 8th scale e truggy? If so, specs are fine. I believe that's what most 8th scale racers use. If for a buggy, 4268 can size would be better. @Littlemotor is our 8th scale pro. Most racers near me like to use Hobbywing XR8s, and whatever is preferred with Tekin and I believe reedy is a good brand too. If it's less expensive than the other ones, I'd say go for it. Looks pretty nice.

“8th Scale Pro”?!? You’re really reachin’ over there fella!

 

[Jack838]

I want to thank everyone who has helped me with these questions. Much appreciated!

 

[Littlemotor]

I want to thank everyone who has helped me with these questions. Much appreciated!

It’s what we’re all here for. Glad to help brothaman!