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Building my exact Replica of my Jeep Wrangler

Original SCX10 is a proven chassis the new one is a whole new ball of wax. Plus $350 for a kit is a bit pricey


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Looking now for a 4channel radio...and the 3s battery kit that i should use...with the eletronics...

Also a better rotor..
 
I run Futaba 4PLS radio and I would recommend Holmes Hobbies for motor and ESC


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Ty@Tekin said:
I can help with electronics, it's what I do! There's lots of options, first you decide what voltage you want to run, then match the motor to that so you are in the proper RPM range. Now do you want brushed or brushless? Big differences between the two, especially in pricing. Brushless can run you double what a brushed setup will cost. Both have pros and cons you'd have to weigh before you decide. For one, brushed motors have parts that wear out and typically need more maintenance than a brushless, but they are much more forgiving in and around water. Feel free to PM me or post all your questions and I'll try to answer them as best I can!
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I will not be putting my model under water, but just in case, id like to have something prepared to everything... I will play in dirt, sand, street, mud...


BATTERY
thinking in a 3S LiPo, dunno wich one exactly, but gettin close to it!

ROTOR
Brushed more maintenace, but is better for my use?
good torque, and lit bit of a speed also.
My rig is gonna be a lit heavy, so a good torque will fit well i think
saw in HolmesHobbies the TorquePro rotors...they look pretty good!

ESC
i gonna need the AE-5?
id like to have a waterproof one, just in case...

SERVOS
I saw that i gonna need a strongest servos on my rig...


What will control my leds/channels rig/radio?
 
Get Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster ESC and motor (40t, best of both worlds IMO).
Servo with at least 250 oz/in torque. HiTech is a great brand
Castle Creations 10a BEC for extra power to the servo.
Castle Link so you can fine tune the ESC and adjust the BEC



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kookie31 said:
Get Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster ESC and motor (40t, best of both worlds IMO).
Servo with at least 250 oz/in torque. HiTech is a great brand
Castle Creations 10a BEC for extra power to the servo.
Castle Link so you can fine tune the ESC and adjust the BEC



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Great....
so, am i getting close?

RADIO
Spektrum DX4C DSMR 4-Channel Radio w/ SR410

BATTERY
thinking in a 3S LiPo, dunno wich one exactly, but gettin close to it!

ROTOR
waterproof?
Brushed TorqueMaster PRO550? 21T? by HolmesBobbies

ESC
waterproof?
TorquePro ESC by HolmesBobbies has a bunch of it, wich one?

SERVOS
waterprrof?
HV500 Servo by HolmesBobbies (is that to much?)
 
RADIO
Spektrum DX4C DSMR 4-Channel Radio w/ SR410


BATTERY
2x 2.200 3S batteries (distribute the weight more even)

Cant find the Y harness to connect both batteries...


CASTLE LINK
Castle Creations Castle Link Programming Kit


BEC
Castle Creations BEC 10A Switching Regulator


CHARGER
Any one in particular?
 
This is the Y harness to the batteries, right??

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Yes that would allow for two batteries. Just so you know, that splitter is wired in parallel, which will double your run time, as opposed to doubling power. Also, you will probably need to change the plug on your ESC and battery to fit that. Last I remember the AE-5 comes with a Molex/Tamiya plug, and that's a Deans/Ultra plug.

As for batteries, I just use cheap Zippy lipos. That way, if it gets ruined it's a pretty minimal loss. Here is one that fits your description: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=58891
Just so you know, most people I know just run one pack in their rig at a time, to keep weight low. But you can do whatever you want.
 
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Derekuda said:
Yes that would allow for two batteries. Just so you know, that splitter is wired in parallel, which will double your run time, as opposed to doubling power. Also, you will probably need to change the plug on your ESC to fit that. Last I remember the AE-5 comes with a Molex/Tamiya plug, and that's a Deans/Ultra plug.
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My Rig is arriving this friday, i would like to test it before getting the servos, rotors and the new ESC.



For now im getting to make my rig run (correct me if im wrong..)

RADIO
Spektrum DX4C DSMR 4-Channel Radio w/ SR410


BATTERY
2x 2.200 3S batteries (what brand?)


HARNESS "Y"
Castle Creations Parallel Wire Harness (just like the picture above)


CASTLE LINK
Castle Creations Castle Link Programming Kit USB


BEC
Castle Creations BEC 10A Switching Regulator


CHARGER
Tenergy TB6AC 50W/5A AC/DC Dual Power Balancing Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe/SLA


VOLTAGE CHECKER
Integy RC Hobby C23212 LiPo Voltage Checker + Warning Buzzer
 
Sorry I noticed your other comment after I posted mine, then edited it trying to answer that one too, not expecting you to be so quick.
 
Derekuda said:
Yes that would allow for two batteries. Just so you know, that splitter is wired in parallel, which will double your run time, as opposed to doubling power. Also, you will probably need to change the plug on your ESC and battery to fit that. Last I remember the AE-5 comes with a Molex/Tamiya plug, and that's a Deans/Ultra plug.

As for batteries, I just use cheap Zippy lipos. That way, if it gets ruined it's a pretty minimal loss. Here is one that fits your description: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=58891
Just so you know, most people I know just run one pack in their rig at a time, to keep weight low. But you can do whatever you want.
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The SCX-10 Rubicon, cames with the AE-2

The connectros arent the same??

The battery must be 40C its better??





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This yellow conector is the same as the "Y" harness that im buying??

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