Skiprat1977 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi all. New to this so apologies if this has been covered. But I've recently brought a second hand firestorm. No box or anything. I assume it's not the rapid one. I've no idea on its age. It's fitted with the firebolt 15t motor and sc-15 esc. What does all this mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It means you've got the brushed version, identical to the brushless (rapid) one bar the motor & ESC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiprat1977 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Ah that's what I thought. Will it run lipos? I have got a brushless set up on the way. ? Are they essentially the same vehicle then bar the motors? Parts interchangeable etc. Edited January 12, 2017 by Skiprat1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yep, identical in every other way. I believe that ESC has a lipo setting but someone else or Google will be able to tell you for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiprat1977 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 No worries. Thanks for the reply. The new motor has esc as well. Was just curious. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 having just bought a firestorm second hand myself I can confirm the esc is lipo compatible but only up to 2s. To change the esc setting for Lipo you could Google it or alternatively... 1. Turn on your controller. 2. On your esc, hold down the button right next to the on off switch (there will be a little tool in the battery compartment of the controller which works for this). While you hold that button down, turn on the esc and it will do a short and long beep. Release button. 3. The LED should now blink once, repeatedly. 4. Press and hold the button again until it long beeps again, then release. This takes you into the battery choice. This is indicated by the number of times the GREEN LED flashes. Once = NIMH, twice = LiPo and 3 times = life. 5. To select the battery type of your choice, quick press the button. Once you are on the required setting (stock battery is NiMH so you would want the LED to blink once, repeatedly), then press and hold down the button again. And that is programming the battery type. There are other menu settings however you may want to try and find the documents online. Or if needs be I can take a picture and send it to you. Just let me know 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2017 Today's playground Got a bit carried away 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: Today's playground Got a bit carried away Any breakages? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nope, getting a bit fed up with the ball ends constantly popping off though, time to order some ese ones. I think I'm going to take the Firestorm out of action for a while while I get some parts together, it's looking a feeling a bit knackered. I'll post up some video footage soon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 As promised. Best viewed in 1080p 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, everclear1984 said: As promised. Best viewed in 1080p Thats awesome. Such a cool looking build too. How the **** do you drive one handed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, Shokka said: How the **** do you drive one handed lol Badly lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Enjoyed that little video everclear nice one ! Anybody know a cheap source for a painted shell ? They seem very expensive to me or am I just tight ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I agree, they're very expensive for what they are, that's partly why I went for the Bugsta shell, it was something like £15 posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Its not until next week that I am going to be trying out the generic / unbranded esc and motor (brushless) from ebay as posted further up, but I thought i'd ask for more advice in advance, in case it turns out to be a bag of ****. I was looking at this combo which looks pretty decent. Any thoughts? Anyone had previous experience with them? Am I still better off buying the motor and esc seperate? THANKS =) edit - heres the link because im retarded and forgot it the first time lol.... http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/247128/ p.s. I'm on a budget as i'm still very new to the hobby. ideally no more than £30 for either ... each. Edited January 13, 2017 by Shokka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Looking at what combo? Hobbywing sc8-wp esc is a well tested/recommended 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I forgot to add the link, previous post updated lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Have a look at this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Best-GoolRC-Waterproof-3650-4300KV-Brushless-Motor-60A-ESC-for-1-10-RC-Car-T5V1-/401248284371?hash=item5d6c42eed3:g:XtgAAOSw-0xYXPq~ Basically Hobbywing clones. John in Derby has the 150a/3800kv (I think it's that kv) in his Outlaw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Got the 3660 3800kv in the Outlaw but also waiting for one of the 3650 3500kv waterproof systems which is the same as linked to except for the KV rating to arrive for the Hooligan. Impressed with the 3660 motor and ESC in the Holligan. Very, very smooth at slow speed, no cogging. Hope the 3650 system will be as good. John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) great, good to know. thanks very much guys. with that combo and similar ones. are they pretty much ready to install and run? simple swap out of the old ESC and Motor and away you go? or are there other things I will need? Edited January 14, 2017 by Shokka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, Shokka said: great, good to know. thanks very much guys. with that combo and similar ones. are they pretty much ready to install and run? simple swap out of the old ESC and Motor and away you go? or are there other things I will need? You'll need to install your choice of battery connections, and re-calibrate the tx to the esc but other than that it's plug 'n' play! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 is re-calibrating the tx controller specific or ESC specific? i.e. do the instructions on calibration stay the same for the tx no matter what the ESC or the other way around? not too sure as mine came pre bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 No two brands of TX are quite the same so the ESC will have to be calibrated to,match the throttle travel of the TX but it's no big deal as most ESCs will calibrate themselves but if not a very simple process to do it. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 50 minutes ago, Shokka said: is re-calibrating the tx controller specific or ESC specific? i.e. do the instructions on calibration stay the same for the tx no matter what the ESC or the other way around? not too sure as mine came pre bound. The ESC will have instructions for calibration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbashbosh Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Mega wheel wobble on the back of mine. Found the bearing had fully collapsed. I've got a bearing kit on order, comes with 16 bearings. Which others are worthwhile doing at the same time that are easy?Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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