rudeboy Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 wasnt planning on as the esc has a bec so just power everything from that, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 110 ohm at what wattage arogon? All my packs now have antispark connectors on, and, as I swap to 8mm bullets anyway, no hassle adding one onto new packs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboy Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 110 ohm at what wattage arogon? All my packs now have antispark connectors on, and, as I swap to 8mm bullets anyway, no hassle adding one onto new packs Aye not a big deal Noj just thiking about all my current packs that I'd have to change/adapt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 110 ohm at what wattage arogon? All my packs now have antispark connectors on, and, as I swap to 8mm bullets anyway, no hassle adding one onto new packs cant remember, got them from my school so will double check next week as i need some more to lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I wouldn't use owt less than 8000mah zippys, owt else will give poor runtimes... You only need the bullet on one pack out of a pair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 wasnt planning on as the esc has a bec so just power everything from that, why? i use a external battery pack on my xl2 as i have been told that the BEC in the xl2 can be weak and is prone to fail if it comes under a high amp draw from a servo or anything else it is connected to, this is why some xl2's fail most of the time, other times you can just get a bad esc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Castle uBEC FTW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) wasnt planning on as the esc has a bec so just power everything from that, why? Longer run times and no risk of the Bec burning out, best way to do it is use a servo extension cable and cut the positive wire and tape it up, don't cut the positive on the esc as you will need it when plugging it into your laptop to adjust settings. Plug the receiver battery into your receiver like you would on nitro/petrol. Edited October 28, 2014 by toddfg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 As Arogon said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Use an external BEC, ie a uBEC. This won't reduce runtimes by any noticeable amount. Just use the servo extension cable on your ESC Rx cable as was mentioned. Remove the red from the extension cable to keep the two BECs apart. This keeps your ESC Rx plug intact for pit-card and PC use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboy Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks again guys really appreciate all the input, giving me lots to think about and buy and make lol, here was me thinking going brushless would be easy!!! hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It is, unless it's fifth scale Was in the same boat two years ago, got plenty of support and advice and things make more sense now... I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboy Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Will get there, I'm already toying with a brushless baja as have almost everything I need as before getting out ofthe hobby I was collecting parts for building a road going baja all of these parts I still have although a little dated they are mostly brand new so only require a few parts to do the build one of them being the conversion kit and the deal done for the castle motor combo also includes a 780kv Toro Beast motor, will get the DBXL finished first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 After working on the Losi, the badger will feel antiquated and a royal PIA! There is no question about the ensuing 2wd entertainment after conversion though If I did another, reckon a KM would be my starting point: it'd have to get mandatory upgrades so starting from a cheaper platform makes sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboy Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 After working on the Losi, the badger will feel antiquated and a royal PIA! There is no question about the ensuing 2wd entertainment after conversion though If I did another, reckon a KM would be my starting point: it'd have to get mandatory upgrades so starting from a cheaper platform makes sense... Most of the parts I have for the baja build are upgrade parts albeit upgrade parts from a few years ago but most should still be good to this day and better than standard parts, will start another build thread on the baja once I get round to it, From a quick look through all the parts I accumulated for it the only obvious things missing are shocks and roll cage, I literally have boxes and boxes of standard parts as well from when I was into large scale as had 5 baja's at 1 stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Second nature then. Avoid the castle conversion kit, for it is pants. Alza racing used to do one, although the top plate has the mechanical brake slots...as does the RC monster one, iirc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboy Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 cheers for the heads up, checked out both and both do a conversion kit as you said and look far better quality than the castle one so will be ordering one of these when time comes, anyways back to the DBXL, Not much done today as waiting on parts, removed stock tyres and taped them thats about it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 What happened to this then? Very interesting thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushboy2004 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 think he sold it before completing build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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