Tamiya Esc

[smegs]

Is this ESC worth getting. Im running stock Rough Rider 2009. What do you guys think.

[twisty]

Doesn`t it come with the kit as standard?[Pretty sure it comes with the 2010 SS] i would think it would be fine for the job TBH.

[Butler]

I assume the RR 2009 comes with TEU 101. The 104 would give you a low voltage cut-off for LiFE batteries, but that's all.

So unless you are running LiFE 6.6v batteries, then no point.

[smegs]

Nope my kit didnt come with one. Got kit that had t shirt.

[TA-Mark]

I assume the RR 2009 comes with TEU 101. The 104 would give you a low voltage cut-off for LiFE batteries, but that's all.

So unless you are running LiFE 6.6v batteries, then no point.

The TEU101BK has been discontinued and replaced by the TEU104BK. The specs are the same, just the 104 includes a cut-off suitable for 6.6v 2s Li-FE packs. This same cutoff is usable for Ni-Cd and Ni-MH as well.

They are a good quality ESC for running standard motors. I've never had any problem with the 101 or the 104 ESCs. I have read of others having overheat problems with them in the new SRB radio box due to lack of circulation.

[smegs]

The TEU101BK has been discontinued and replaced by the TEU104BK. The specs are the same, just the 104 includes a cut-off suitable for 6.6v 2s Li-FE packs. This same cutoff is usable for Ni-Cd and Ni-MH as well.

They are a good quality ESC for running standard motors. I've never had any problem with the 101 or the 104 ESCs. I have read of others having overheat problems with them in the new SRB radio box due to lack of circulation.

TEU-104BK but Im using a older Futaba system that doesnt have BEC will it still work. Can anyone send me a picture of Tamiya battery connector of that esc.

[Champ85]

I'd highly recommend getting a BEC circuit between the Tamiya ESC (both the 101 and 104) and your receiver.

The Tamiya 101 and 104 ESCs put out whatever voltage your main battery is putting out and sends it to the receiver through the red 2-wire connector, so off a fresh charge from the charger you're looking at 8V or so which is 2V higher than what the receiver was designed for. You could fry the receiver or servos. Not saying it is a guarantee, but a definite risk.

I use one of these: http://www.teamnovak.com/products/BEC/index.html (model #5460)

I connect the Tamiya ESC red connector to the Novak BEC (after soldering a mate to the bare leads) and connect the Novak BEC to the receiver and leave the Novak switch ON all the time and use the Tamiya ESC switch to turn things on and off. It simply reduces the pack voltage down to 6V and provides up to 3A of current which is fine for most steering servos. If you need more power, buy the 5A version.

Works like the charm and I don't have to worry about overvolting the radio electronics.

[smegs]

I'd highly recommend getting a BEC circuit between the Tamiya ESC (both the 101 and 104) and your receiver.

The Tamiya 101 and 104 ESCs put out whatever voltage your main battery is putting out and sends it to the receiver through the red 2-wire connector, so off a fresh charge from the charger you're looking at 8V or so which is 2V higher than what the receiver was designed for. You could fry the receiver or servos. Not saying it is a guarantee, but a definite risk.

I use one of these: http://www.teamnovak.com/products/BEC/index.html (model #5460)

I connect the Tamiya ESC red connector to the Novak BEC (after soldering a mate to the bare leads) and connect the Novak BEC to the receiver and leave the Novak switch ON all the time and use the Tamiya ESC switch to turn things on and off. It simply reduces the pack voltage down to 6V and provides up to 3A of current which is fine for most steering servos. If you need more power, buy the 5A version.

Works like the charm and I don't have to worry about overvolting the radio electronics.

Im just going to get Futaba MC330CR. So I can just plug straight to my reciever. Buying a Novak BEC is starting to get to expensive.