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mattsdragons
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would these be ok?

Post by mattsdragons »

speed controler:
http://www.rc-bargains.co.uk/index.php? ... cts_id=125
motors and batteries:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/p ... rewdrivers

its fairly basic i know but im just starting out, thanks!
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Post by razerdave »

Your link for the motors doesn't work, but if its drill motors, they're fine for a FW drive, though I would invest in some better batteries.

That speed controller is no good, its for a brushless motor (drill motors are BRUSHED motors). I would recommend a Scorpion XL or a Sabretooth 25A (I'll sort out a link later)
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Post by Jonny »

i'm using argos 12v drill motors they're pretty good. you could also use 2 elctronize speed controllers.
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Post by mattsdragons »

just googled speed controlers and these poped up although im not sure if 20a is enough?

http://shoponspot.com/esky-ek2-0600a-20 ... licopters/

or these which are 25a

http://www.allelectricrc.co.uk/ics-400- ... -551-p.asp
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Post by muchalucha »

Both of those esc's will drive those motors, but onl yin one direction so they are no use. Your best bet is the speed controllers mentioned above, have a look at the sabertooth dual 10A , been used with the ?10 argos drills in many bots with lots of success. The electronize esc's are a little bit cheaper but in my opinion id steer clear of them, the sabertooth escs are fully solid state (no moving parts),have options for mixing and cutoffs and are very good at shutting themselves down before you can breka them hehe. The scorpion esc's are better still but are quite a bit more than the sabertooth 10a.

http://www.technobotsonline.com/saberto ... or-rc.html
it seems to be out of stock at the moment but there is teh sabertooth.
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Post by mattsdragons »

so 10a would be enough for a featherweight bot?

and what would it run? could it do both drives and a wepon?
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Post by haz »

nope i dont think so
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Post by mattsdragons »

so a 10a is not enough?
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Post by haz »

no, you need a seperate speed controler for a wepon
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Post by mattsdragons »

what would one run? just one wheel?
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