Cheapest ESC to run a HPI firebolt 15t brushed motor

[lorrylemming]

Hi All, I've got a vintage buggy I want to get moving but I'm struggling to work out what the cheapest way to do it is regarding electronics.

 

I own:

• Tx and Rx
• Servo
• HPI firebolt 15t motor

 

My options are either buy an ESC for the 15t motor or buy a ESC and motor combo. Does anyone have any reccomendations for an ESC that can power a 15t motor or if any of the cheap combo ESC and motors on Ebay are any good? It seems even a HW1040, 1060 and 1080 all aren't enough for the 15t motor which is quite annoying. The Traxxas XL5 is but its more expensive than some combos.

 

Thanks.

 

EDIT

Misread the spec. I think a 1060 will be fine on 2S. Is that correct?

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-quicrun-1060-brushed-waterproof-esc-sbec-t-plug-1339464

Edited September 24, 2023 by lorrylemming

[Lone-wolf]

I think the genuine HW 1060 will do it

[wombat]

As @Lone-wolf says, a genuine HW1060 will easily handle 2s, I have them in 3 of my crawlers and run them on 2s most of the time

[Bajadre]

should be golden brother as they run down to a 12 turn 540 or 550 size motor 👍

[Kpowell911]

The 1060 ESC is worth it even if it cost double the price!

[Yrkoon]

yeh hobby wing 1060 is a cracking esc for brushed motors 🙂

 

how old is the motor?  it might be worn out if original but new brushed motors are pretty cheap 🙂

[Stormbringer]

Another vote for the 1060 excellent esc