Electrics for begginers?

[Daryl]

Hi Guys

Looking for some advice on some electrics to get me started back in the sport, ive just purchased a Yokomo B-Max.

Ill need a controler and receiver, speed controler, motor, and a servo and lastly batteries!

I think thats it, like i said in another thread things have moved along in the last 15 odd years, attached is a picture my old M.Troniks speed controler box that i found whilst looking around the rents loft!


Basicly, any pointers on good quality components that are suitable for someone looking to get back into offroad club racing? I don't need to spend mega bucks but happy to spend the little extra if it means good gear thats going to last me

Should I start off with a brush motor?


Any advice apreciated!


Daryl

[Swalls]

Nah don't mess about with brushed mate, get straight in with brushless, its just a million times better.

For radio you'll have to tell us if you are a sticks or a wheel man.

Speedo, I'd say a Hobbywing 1s. Don't have one myself but you can't argue with the great value. For the motor you could get a matching 10.5 from the same site. That should be plenty of power to start off with. Again great value.

Servo, a full sized Savox with good speed and torque, not bad value at around 60 quid.

Batts are where some people get divided. There are some killer deals to be had on intellect cells from Hong Kong, just check out ebay.

If you want to buy from the UK then I reckon a decent deal are the intellect saddles from Demon Power Products.

Hope that helps.

[Huckster522]

Hi,

I'm not going to start quoting lots of different options on whats best or not, from my experience, buying the quality product and spending a bit extra on it will save you money in the long run as it should last you longer and will be of a better spec etc.

ie :- get a good fast servo upfront, not a cheap tacky one as it will not be up to much.

my best advice will be to get up to the stotfold model car club on Sunday the 20th of feb as there will be a large race meet with some top drivers attending and they will give you all the advice you can get.

www.stotfoldmcc.co.uk (http://www.stotfoldmcc.co.uk)

Huckster

[JCJC]

If you are going to race then visit a local club and have a chat to some of the racers, see whats being used, Stotfold would not be to far from you: http://www.stotfoldmcc.co.uk/ most Sundays (but not 13th) always a few there and top track. if you think you will stick then get good gear, brushless, approved lipo's etc. DMS in Watford is a good shop a Darren gives good advice.

There is indoor at Silverstone on saturday http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62811 near the main circuit.

Also www.hertsnitromodelclub.co.uk are near you, I don't know them but they have 2 10th buggy regionals for 2011 and may have a shop - so may be scope for electric there.

[Zoea]

Are the intellect lipos worth the premium over say cheaper hobbyking turnigy lipos? And will they fit an rc10b4 (which ones, 4000mah+ ,2s)? Thanks for the help

[Zoea]

I went for these cause they say RC10B4 in the listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270661319481&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I will Iet you know how they are when I get to test them (couple of months though). :)

[JCJC]

They are a good price, and loads of power, you may need to connect your own connectors.

But, at BRCA approved meetings you may find they are not 'approved batteries'

There is a list for 2010 and for 2011 is expected soon, I do not know what is on the new list but batteries approved for 2010/2009 etc are still accepted.

[Zoea]

Thanks. I'll be adding deans connectors to them (assuming I can solder them on lol) so that should handle the power. I got them for like £16 each here in the USA so that's a real bargain if they are anywhere near 35C and 5500mah :)

edit: my local rc club is onroad only so I won't be racing them. I might get an onroad car if I see a bargain and then get some lipo saddle packs later on :)

[JCJC]

Yea, Deans are easy to solder, just be careful not to short the battery when you do, a piece of card between the wires/contacts is good.