what do i need to make the switch to brushless? [Archive]

gbkcmowing

13-01-2008, 09:18 PM

i have an hpi wheelie king and i wanted to make it to a brushless but do i need any thing other that a brushless motor and ESC? i was told i need an new servo and maybe a reciver is that true?

Chris Harte

13-01-2008, 10:00 PM

If you are running on 27Mhz then yes you will need a new receiver and transmitter because it will be more then likely that there will be a lot of interference. Brushless seems to be okay on 40FM.

I don't believe a new servo will be needed unless you are using a cheap acoms one or are upgrading to 2.4ghz. Something with a bit of torque to keep the wheels in line will be needed with the extra power.

You may find you may need some new batteries to be able to supply the power the motor wants. Try it with the ones you have first and wait till the 2008 list comes out just incase you do need new batteries.

josh_smaxx

13-01-2008, 10:03 PM

If your going for new batteries just buy stickpacks for a wheelie king, you dont need EB aproved cells as you wont be racing this type of vehicle.

gbkcmowing

16-01-2008, 02:13 AM

If you are running on 27Mhz then yes you will need a new receiver and transmitter because it will be more then likely that there will be a lot of interference. Brushless seems to be okay on 40FM.

I don't believe a new servo will be needed unless you are using a cheap acoms one or are upgrading to 2.4ghz. Something with a bit of torque to keep the wheels in line will be needed with the extra power.

You may find you may need some new batteries to be able to supply the power the motor wants. Try it with the ones you have first and wait till the 2008 list comes out just incase you do need new batteries.
Why would i need a new reciver though? what interference would i get if there was no one around?

gbkcmowing

16-01-2008, 02:19 AM

Why would i need a new reciver if there is no one around to interfere with the signal.

Southwell

16-01-2008, 07:53 AM

I believe he was talking about interference from the brushless unit. Im not sure how relevent it is though.

Lee

16-01-2008, 08:37 AM

Me neither, im sure pidge uses 27 meg and im pretty sure he uses brushless too:confused:

Southwell

16-01-2008, 08:52 AM

Yeah i thought he did too.

super__dan

16-01-2008, 09:42 AM

He does and I've never heard of this issue before.

CraigM2610

16-01-2008, 06:11 PM

i use a 27mhz module in my 3vc nd it works fine with my brushless
shouldnt be a problem

gbkcmowing

17-01-2008, 09:51 PM

thanks for your help everybody!