good esc and remote?

[mattsdragons]

these are the last 2 things i need too get for my featherweight bot but im on a budget so im needing good but fairly cheap stuff.

i dont have a clue were too look so can anyone point me in the right direction?

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

also, if i bought another 2 drill motors, how many speed controlers would i need. i am probably using 1 for each wheel but how would i wire it up so they all drive at the same time?

[psycho_fling]

Re: good esc and remote?

by saying you bought another 2 drills i resume you already had 2 ??

ok so if thats the case you will have 2 drills per side of the robot all you do is connect the speed controller right side wires to one of the motors on the right side. then wire that motor to the other motor on the right side. repeat for the left side

id go for a planet 2 or similar cheap 2.4ghz set around £30 for all you need.

what sort of money are you wanting/able to spend on the speed controller??

alex

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

im really looking for speed controlers too be as cheap as possible

can anyone give me a good link for a good esc and remote?

[Ellis]

Re: good esc and remote?

Electronize do quite cheap ESCs. If you're using two drill motors (one on either side), I'd recommend two 15a, if you're using 2 drills in each side, 2 of the 30a version. Some people prefer more precise ESCs, but for most they're plenty good enough.

They're also pretty robust, and aren't too huge.

I'm using two 30a Electronize ESCs with 4 drill motors, and the Planet T5 Transmitter and Receiver set. So far I couldn't have asked for more, I don't have much or any experience with other setups but as far as I can tell, what I have works great. And it's all relatively cheap.

I'd recommend having a good look around the FW forums, and build diaries. You'll realise that you're in exactly the same position as loads of others, all asking and wondering the same things as you. Or, you could ask around for when the next event that is near you is happening, tag along and ask questions, I'm sure there'll be people willing to give you some advice.

Hope I helped...

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

can you post a link too them?

[Ellis]

Re: good esc and remote?

The 15a Electronize ESCs: http://www.electronize.co.uk/model_elec ... frames.htm
The 30a jobbies: http://www.electronize.co.uk/model_elec ... frames.htm

The Planet T5: http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/sh ... p?id=29064 (just one of probably more than one sources)

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

i would need brushless esc?

also, how have you wired up your esc's to the motors and batteries?

[psycho_fling]

Re: good esc and remote?

brushless esc are only for brushless motors drill motors use brsuhes

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

so, for drill motors i need a brushed?

this is very confusing!

[Laser]

Re: good esc and remote?

The electronize esc's are for brushed motors.

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

i have seen that 10a esc are ok for featherweights? are they?

[Laser]

Re: good esc and remote?

They'll just about do it to be on the safe side I would use a 15A+ esc. This the one I'm using http://www.dimensionengineering.com/Sabertooth2X25.htm

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

would i need Type FR15HVR or Type FR15HX

[mattsdragons]

Re: good esc and remote?

also, would these batteries be ok as a sub for the drill ones?

http://www.technobotsonline.com/haze-hz ... 2.2ah.html

or, how can i gt the drill ones usable?