ESC dilemma?

[Barney]

Im getting hold of an 11T Tamiya motor and need an ESC to control it. I don't want to spend the earth but want one that is going to do the job. Ive been looking at an "M-Troniks M.sonik 3 Sport Plus". Any thoughts, opinions or reccomendations?[?]

[gingerboy98]

Hi Barney,

I have 4 M-sonik escs and have never had a problem with them, the thing I like so much about them is that they are dead easy to setup, its a one touch and your done. Easy Peasy! Makes moving between cars quick and simple.

Si.

[c_a_r_t_e_r]

Hi there.

I've got exactly that ESC, I believe it was about £55. I'm running an 11T mod motor with no problems... although I would say that the brakes don't seem to be very good, especially when I compared it to a friend's ESC.

You can also adjust the delay before it lets you go into reverse, but I find that even on the minumum, it's a rather too long 1 second delay from stationary.. mabye it's just me being too particular[:I], but I wouldn't buy this ESC again...

Tim.

Ooh, almost forgot.. If you decide to get one, I got mine from http://www.clevelandmodels.co.uk . Great service, and the cheapest I could find.

[Barney]

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Originally posted by c_a_r_t_e_r

Hi there.

I've got exactly that ESC, I believe it was about £55. I'm running an 11T mod motor with no problems... although I would say that the brakes don't seem to be very good, especially when I compared it to a friend's ESC.

You can also adjust the delay before it lets you go into reverse, but I find that even on the minumum, it's a rather too long 1 second delay from stationary.. mabye it's just me being too particular[:I], but I wouldn't buy this ESC again...

Tim.

Ooh, almost forgot.. If you decide to get one, I got mine from

http://www.clevelandmodels.co.uk

. Great service, and the cheapest I could find.

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id="quote">id="quote"> Ok, so if you wouldnt buy this ESC for your 11T, what would you buy?[?]

[wkl88]

LRP pro digital reverse for around £76-79. I find LRP/Nosram ESC's to be superb for quality and ease of use

[valman]

I would go for the Novak Super Rooster, if you can afford it. It's a bit big but it can even handle 2 motors if you ever need it and it has no delay between brake and reverse.

[Barney]

I think £120 is too much for my recovering pocket. Ideally i want an ESC with Reverse, no delay and able to handle an 11T motor. All for around £60-£80? Anybody?[?]

[valman]

You can pick up the Super Rooster for £109.95 from DMS Racing, so that's a huge £10 saving.[]

[Barney]

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Originally posted by valman

You can pick up the Super Rooster for £109.95 from DMS Racing, so that's a huge £10 saving.[

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id="quote">id="quote">Still too much! Is there any reputable brands going for £60-£80?[?]

[wkl88]

Barney, see my post above about the LRP F1 pro reverse digital. it has no motor limits and would be perfect for you. I have one on my TA-04 which replaced an M-troniks and the graduation in control and acceleration is much much smoother

[fury_dice(2)]

quote:Still too much! Is there any reputable brands going for £60-£80?[?]

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id="quote">id="quote">

Just received an LRP Runner Reverse from walawala.com via ebay. He still has some LRP ESC's in his listings. Service and prices were good (strange how it can travel from Germany to Macau to HK to UK and STILL be cheaper than UK mail order!). Thinking of Germany, I believe that the MSonik ESCs sell in Germany under the Carson brand and they seem to be cheaper. Try some of the German sites maybe? HTH

[omen666(2)]

barney another alternative is this one m8.

http://www.antics.ltd.uk/acatalog/Main_Ind...rollers_60.html

P-Sung electronic speed control ( PCNOLIMI) £45.

i have a 11t super modified motor, and it is perfect as the esc as a no limit as to what motor to use.

it's very easy to setup, and very good for the price.

hope this helps buddy.

[wkl88]

omen

does the P-Sung have a delay in going from brake to reverse like the M-troniks ESC's do?

[omen666(2)]

yes buddy, you can set it to do that.

[valman]

Can you turn the delay off or set it to zero seconds? Does anyone have any more info on this ESC as it appears to be a bargain at £45?

[omen666(2)]

you can set them how you want m8, instructions are provided to set it up with the use of a brake or not.

i have two of them, one is fitted on my TL-01 chassis, the other is fitted to my wild dagger running twin motors.

honestly, you cant go wrong with them.

[valman]

Does it come with a warranty of any kind?

[wkl88]

it's a rebadged RC Line sold by Ripmax http://www.ripmax.com/PriceList/P1200.html

http://www.alansmodels.com/radio/rcline_car2.htm

[valman]

You just had to spoil it for me there by telling me it had something to do with Ripmax.[] I have first hand experience of Ripmax quality and reliability with some of their r/c products and I wasn't impressed. But at that price it could be worth the risk.

[Barney]

quote:

Originally posted by omen666

barney another alternative is this one m8.

http://www.antics.ltd.uk/acatalog/Main_Ind...rollers_60.html

P-Sung electronic speed control ( PCNOLIMI) £45.

i have a 11t super modified motor, and it is perfect as the esc as a no limit as to what motor to use.

it's very easy to setup, and very good for the price.

hope this helps buddy.

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id="quote">id="quote">Well, ive taken the plunge for this ESC. I'll let you know how i get on. Seems very good value on the face of things.[]