Blockhead 4x4x4

[Bottlebasher]

Hi

Is there an electronic speed controller you'd recommend for this vehicle, remember it has twin motors capable of running is series or parallel.

Cheers for all suggestions

[Aerobert]

Hi!

What is a Blockhead 4x4x4?

[TWINSET]

32 minutes ago, Aerobert said:

What is a Blockhead 4x4x4?

I'm guessing a Bullhead that's been autocorrected
If that's the case, the series/parallel is a decision made when setting up the wiring - I don't know of any ESC with a wiring switch.

If you're running parallel, just remember you need an ESC capable of handling 1/2 the turns of the motors (so, if running 27 turn motor, get an ESC capable of handling at least 13t, lower would be safer)

I always used to wire 'em up in parallel, as series acted like a centre diff (all power to the free running axle) which was useless for crawling.

Search for Clodbuster ESC (even if you do have a Bullhead) as there's probably more topics on the Clod

For a modern options

Tamiya make the  TEU-106 BK   https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-teu-106-bk-with-bec/rc-car-products/369338
Hobbywing WP860 http://www.hobbywing.com/goods.php?id=357&filter_attr=0

 

[TurnipJF]

For the ultimate flexibility, how about going for two ESCs, one per motor, and rigging them up on separate channels with a switchable mix on your radio? That way you can switch between 4WD, FWD and RWD on the fly, switch endpoints to emulate the effect of the series/parallel switch, and even drive sideways or use electronic dig by driving the motors in opposite directions. I use such a setup on my twin-motor 4X4X4 Twin Detonator, and it is loads of fun!