jetdope
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The intent w/ my 410.3 build is to bash. No racing, just something faster than my crawler's top speed of 7.3MPH. I'll be running the SCT on baseball diamond hard packed clay w/ loose dirt and pebbles on top, and into the grassy areas. This will done through all four season - meaning precip of one form or another.
First, I have no clue what speeds for what ESC/motor/kv/battery combos will be. More importantly, what speed can I handle? I'm thinking 3S minimum since that is what I have, and definitely would try 4S, and maybe even tip-toe into faster/ depending on resulting speed. But is 5S or 6S likely, or is 4S plenty fast? Plus, higher speed = higher costs. Is it my ego thinking to go to fast? Budget is always a concern, but I'd rather, "buy once, cry once".
Bottom line as noob in bashing, what are your thoughts on going with a 4S max vs 6S max ESC/motor combo? I've researched threads and YouTube and made notes of suggestions and recommendations only to find my head spinning. A scenario such as mine seemed to end w/ a caveat of 'max 2S' or other (racing) restriction.
I am leaning towards the Hobbywing line; XR8 Plus or SCT with 3660 size sensored motor, but lost on what KV. Would it be best to base KV on 4S to begin with, figuring on a new different motor/KV if I step up to 5/6S? Is there a 'one-size' fits all motor/KV up to 6S? As you can see, I'm new to not only bashing, but brushless as well. The crawler is brushed since it's more for trailing than crawling. (BTW, it's been a blast!)
Oh - one more thing. What about installing a cap-pack? Is it a good idea?
Long, yes. Hopefully I made it clear in one post. I'm sure there will be more!
TIA, Dave
First, I have no clue what speeds for what ESC/motor/kv/battery combos will be. More importantly, what speed can I handle? I'm thinking 3S minimum since that is what I have, and definitely would try 4S, and maybe even tip-toe into faster/ depending on resulting speed. But is 5S or 6S likely, or is 4S plenty fast? Plus, higher speed = higher costs. Is it my ego thinking to go to fast? Budget is always a concern, but I'd rather, "buy once, cry once".
Bottom line as noob in bashing, what are your thoughts on going with a 4S max vs 6S max ESC/motor combo? I've researched threads and YouTube and made notes of suggestions and recommendations only to find my head spinning. A scenario such as mine seemed to end w/ a caveat of 'max 2S' or other (racing) restriction.
I am leaning towards the Hobbywing line; XR8 Plus or SCT with 3660 size sensored motor, but lost on what KV. Would it be best to base KV on 4S to begin with, figuring on a new different motor/KV if I step up to 5/6S? Is there a 'one-size' fits all motor/KV up to 6S? As you can see, I'm new to not only bashing, but brushless as well. The crawler is brushed since it's more for trailing than crawling. (BTW, it's been a blast!)
Oh - one more thing. What about installing a cap-pack? Is it a good idea?
Long, yes. Hopefully I made it clear in one post. I'm sure there will be more!
TIA, Dave