Sven Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 So, after the kids managed to flip the Maverick in a stream a couple of times yesterday, today it didn't want to run. Indeed, it released the smoke so I figure the electricity has left the building I have no knowledge of these systems but wonder what are recommended replacement/upgrade systems? Do you have to change the whole RC at the same time? Is it worth upgrading to LiPo's, we're not really in a hurry after all I have already upgraded to the Motor to 35T which has been perfect for both climbing (just) and being to move a little bit faster (just above walking speed) so would look for a solution with similar characteristics. Any ideas are appreciated. Cheers! BSV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortie Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Quicrun 1060 esc are really good amd waterproof at about £18 new lipos defo yes best thing you can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thanks, would that be a drop in replacement i.e. you can keep the transmitter, servos and motor the same? Presumably this ESC "does" rock crawling i.e. with proper braking and low speed? Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about which box is which really. The one with the cooling fins and connected to the motor directly, which lost it's smoke, that would be the ESC? What's the other unit, the receiver? Can you change the ESC and keep the receiver? Sorry for all the questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Yes, you can change the esc and keep all other components. The esc is the component that is connected with two wires to the motor (or in case of brushless 3 wires) http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=386319&gclid=CMaV-6qv0csCFUE_GwodkuENDA This is the standard esc as far as I know Quicrun 1060 as previously suggested would be better value and better performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven.T Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Another vote for the Quicrun 1060, I've had 4 of them, all still working fine! Nice and cheap to replace aswell if anything does go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 In terms of brushed ESCs, there really ain't much to beat the QR1060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks guys, this is really appreciated and the QR1060 looks really good so I will order one of those. Continuing on this subject a little bit, can you recommend a transmitter and receiver combination too? The standard one has worked fine but it would be fun to perhaps have an extra channel or two for extra equipment like lights and such for a bit of added fun Any tips? As thanks for your help I'll attach some photo's of what the Maverick currently looks like after various modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 As a bonus I'll add a picture of my other 4x4 too, just as inspiration you see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Nice truck. for rx and tx flysky do some good cheap and reliable ones that are rebranded by other companies like etronix just look for flysky on ebay should get loads of results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 I've been looking around at various FlySky options and after first having been fascinated by the 4 channel iT4S I think I have calmed down a bit and now perhaps thinking more in line with the 3 channel GT3C. Does anyone have any experience with these or can recommend other 3 channel systems? The iT4S is quite a bit more money, basically more than the car is worth, so perhaps a bit over the top. Also not sure if you can buy it locally as all options seems to be deliveries from China? I prefer to buy from some known local dealer to get a better chance of local support if needed and it seems like the 3 channels may be available locally? It would be best if I could buy from a shop around Herts but they don't seem to stock these ones. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) GT3C will be more than enough for you mate and it has most of the features that you will need. It is also rebranded by people like etronix and sold on Edited March 27, 2016 by sunny addition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 One thing I haven't really got my head around are the channel "limitations". A 3 channel system I guess have 3 fully controlled channels but considering that this is a fully digital system why can't they add a dozen switches to the top with simple on-off channels for all the accessories? Data wise it seems like it would be dead simple and obviously not use any significant amount of BW since only on-off would need to be transmitted? Maybe all the on-off channels coulee be connected in series to simplify the wiring? How hard could it be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 What a pooddle I was. By mistake I ordered the wrong ESC and got the Maverick one instead. Anyway, it seems good enough so I'll probably keep it as I cannot be bothered with the hassle The main difference (except from being slightly More expensive) is that the 1060 can handle more current, but I'm guessing it's not critical for a crawler anyway. Thanks for all the help and the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I have now seemingly managed to toast the Maverick ESC after only a few drives. Was playing around with a Y-lead for feeding the LED's before realising that I had fed full battery power into the control output from the ESC, and now it won't control anything Well, I always learn most from mistakes Time to order the Quicrun 1060 and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagos2 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I also have a Maverick Sven and I think we all learn by our mistakes on the way.... I have noticed that you have removed the "annoying" axle bumpers. Here is a quick tip should you want to snip the screw posts off for even better clearance... you 'll get holes in the axle housing so be prepared to have something on hand to close them! I have used a scrap piece of stainless steel I've found on work and with a bit of trimming/light hammering I made this. Glued it on front side only though (as to be able to open the housing easily) and used tape on the back side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 If you don't cut the posts all the way down you don't have holes in the housing make them just so they're flush. At least, the ones I did didn't have holes if you don't go too far down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Or keep them and make stainless steel skid plates! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesdog Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 On 22/03/2016 at 21:35, Sven said: Thanks guys, this is really appreciated and the QR1060 looks really good so I will order one of those. Continuing on this subject a little bit, can you recommend a transmitter and receiver combination too? The standard one has worked fine but it would be fun to perhaps have an extra channel or two for extra equipment like lights and such for a bit of added fun Any tips? As thanks for your help I'll attach some photo's of what the Maverick currently looks like after various modifications. Hi, is this a maverick scout with a rubicon shell? Did it fit pretty easily without much stock changes? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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