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This combo (if building as a front motor car, although the motor KV is a bit high for an 8th scale buggy), or this other combo (if going mid-rear motor)
The first one is a bit overkill for a backyard basher in my opinion (I have this in a Mugen, basically race spec kit but capable of 6s), the second one is too high KV, if you want a backyard basher for 6s I would choose the Max 8 with a 1900kv motor or 2200kv for 4s.
It will fit...but, the kv is a bit high for the intended use.
Either will fit. As for your "budget" option, as with the Castle option MIke mentioned, the kv might be a bit high.
Regarding the Rlaarlo electronics, as I mentioned in my post yesterday, while their motors are extremely good, most of their ESC's should be avoided. For anyone getting, or looking to get, the DSK, I will definitely recommend the Rlaarlo motor...but, for the ESC (especially for those who want to "save money", my best recommendation would be the C8 (160A, 3-6S) or C6 (200A, 3-8S) ESC from XC-ESC. The C8 measures 59.8mm x 48.2mm x 35.9mm, while the C6 measures 69.2mm x 56.8mm x 42.3mm (which might be too large for the DSK, unless the ESC is modded). By comparison, the Castle Monster X, mentioned by Mike, is 53mm x 49mm x 36.4mm).
Most would have a chuckle if they knew what I put in my eBuggies.
Probably not any more "unusual" than what I'll be putting in my DSK. As I'm taking the Spektrum ESC & motor out of my Typhon TLR, and replacing them with a Castle Cobra 8 & Rocket RC motor (the motor is a 'temporary' long-term midpoint, until I install the TP motor), the Spektrum ESC & motor are going into the DSK. I occasionally tend to "mix & match" electronics, such as a Tamiya RCs with Traxxas electronics.Most would have a chuckle if they knew what I put in my eBuggies.
Darn all this DSK talk... before I knew what was happening, I ordered the roller! No restraint. No fiscal responsibility.
If Rlaarlo came out with this a year ago, I'd be having me one. I had two RTR eBuggy platforms picked out (Sworkz & Caster Racing) and ready to click that 'buy it now' button. I waited for a sale to happen, like what was done in prior months... they never had another sale... I went with what I knew would work.Darn all this DSK talk... before I knew what was happening, I ordered the roller! No restraint. No fiscal responsibility.
Having said that... both of my buggies got the 4274 size motor treatment.
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Me personally, if I were to ever get a DSK, I'd be doing another 4274 size motor order... just cause.
Right. The numbers are close enough. It's all about gearing, gearing, and gearing... for the most part. I chose 4274 size motors for my buggies because of me liking to grab fistfuls of throttle all the time. Having a longer can for my torque needs makes me feel better/worry less during scorching hot mid-day summer running.
If, and that's a big if, Rlaarlo gets a wild streak going and puts out a truggy version of the DSK buggy, I may have to come out of retirement.I would go kit on this one, although I am not saying I would buy it. The XTS-F10 rally kit I have is really good. Hobbywing or the XC brand electronics to close the deal. The aluminum arms and other "upgrade" parts look Ready To Bend
I've wondered a similar thing, as XC-ESC also uses an identical looking connector on their E-series of sensored ESCs & motors. I emailed them, as well as HW, asking the same type of question but, instead of receiving a reply indicating "yes" or "no", I didn't receive any reply at all (which, in all honesty, is the type of 'service' I've come to expect from HW...while their products are excellent, they are sorely lacking when it comes to providing customer service/support).
I had the exact opposite experience. HW answered my questions in the middle of black friday sale, no problem. I bought the esc and a few other things that same day.
The ESCs from XC-ESC have built-in Bluetooth. In other words, they're more advanced than the HW ESCs. That's why they don't need a programming card/box. Furthermore, programming via an app is VERY similar to programming via a computer, and you have a LOT more programming options than you will ever have from a programming card/box. I have a sensored system from XC, and everything about it is better than HW. The only 'downside'...albeit, a fairly minor one...is the slightly limited number of 42mm can motors. However, they do seem to be releasing more.
More advanced if you WANT to rely on a phone and bluetooth. I do not.
I wouldn't doubt that Hobbywing has a hand in helping manufacture Rlaarlo's motors/ESCs, but...
I've had nothing but outstanding customer service from Rlaarlo. I had questions about the MK-07 V2 when it first went on sale and they answered immediately. I bought one. I had the steering servo fail on the first run (I think it was damaged by an impact during shipping). I e-mailed customer service and they responded the same day and immediately sent me a replacement servo. I've also e-mailed with questions on other Rlaarlo products and received prompt and courteous responses; in most cases by the next day.
