Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

[SamO]

Hi guys

Just wondering what you guys thought of this speed controller. From what i've seen it looks good, I just need to convince my dad

Thanks

[archie2000]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

i have ordered these and too found it stupid how my parents won't let me spend my money.
as i am in Scotland i haven't had chance to use them yet.
the alternatives are victors which are Like $300.
they labled them as toys and i got charged no tax
they took 8days ti come.
i think they're worth it.
try and find that thread comparing botbitz to electronize.
i think its 3page and quite new.

[SamO]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Ok. I think I'll be buying a pair soon

[Danjr1]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Morning all,

Just want to double check as I'm assisting some new competitors. Does the botbitz 85a have a built in BEC circuit? I cut mine as soon as I got them as I was running an external BEC.

Cheers

Dan

[maddox10]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

The TZ85 has a BEC.

I bought 6 of'm, it's that much trust I have in those esc's.

[Danjr1]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Cheers Maddox. Ill advise them to cut one of the red wires as they will be running two escs.

[Eventorizon]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Tormenta 2, Conker and Binky all use them.
The driving quality is amazing; I have driven Tormenta with the Electronize FR30HX's and the 85A and the difference is incredible.
The response it instant and they are incredibly forgiving of slamming back and forth on the drive. They barely got hot with ellis running them hard at MMM.

[typhoon_driver]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Well i've just ordered some of the brushless turnigy 85a esc. As i've already got the programmer there is little point in me paying twice as much for the speedos when the code is freely available! Hoping to use the base brushless esc to control boner's drum as well as it has burned out a few of the more expensive castle creations controllers.

[Eventorizon]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

If you have the equipment to do the coversion Gary you could sell them over here and undercut BotBitz prices; mainly the PnP from Aus. I was going to change them myself but It looked a little beyond me.

[Mouldy]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

I was the first to import the tz85's into the uk and use a set in combat and I've yet to have any trouble with them...

Also I'd say hacking them for profit would be kinda harsh considering those guys put in the hard work money and time to get them to work, they deserve all the profits.

By all means hack them your self as a challenge though.

[typhoon_driver]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Wow that really would be a MAJOR c0ck slap to the guys that first worked out how to do it. Problem with selling speed controllers is the support and warranty issues following the sale. I just couldn't be bothered with it all.

Happy to make them for my own machines and would consider the odd one or two for others but no way am I going to go commercial with them.

[shakesc]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Happy to make them for my own machines and would consider the odd one or two for others but no way am I going to go commercial with them.

Same here. Hacked a few TZ85A myself and its straightforward but I didnt develop the code and don't see this as something I could offer commercially

[Eventorizon]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

He developed the code and the technique! Ok forget that idea; buy them from him!

[SamO]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

Just a quicky, could I use this esc with forward and reverse on a brushless motor. From what I've read so far, i'm thinking the answer is no?

Thanks.

[Mouldy]

Re: Turnigy tz85a from BotBitz

no