Wiring a MOA

[EXW]

I posted this question in the RC4WD section yesterday but didn't get any responses, so I thought I would try here.

Can someone post a diagram or point me to a few threads with the preferred method for wiring the motors, esc, bec, servo, and dig for a MOA? I have found a couple using the search function, but nothing that gives the pros and cons of wiring one way over the other.

I realize this has been covered before, but as someone fairly new to RC, it is difficult to sort out the different options. ;-)

Thanks,

EXW

 

[JeremyH]

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136425

 

[EXW]

Thanks Jeremy

I had actually looked at that thread and it's great info on building a dig switch but I was looking for additional (and probably very basic) info on wiring options for the esc, motors, bec, receiver, and also the dig.

A lot of threads seem to have pieces of this or show one way to wire. However, I'd like to know what design most people have found to work the best.

 

[hitman46mod]

Here is how most are doing it. This way is more compact and allows for different mounting options.

Here is the wiring diagram most everyone uses. It allows for front or rear dig from one ESC. The axle that is diconnected becomes locked, how much depends on gearing and how many turns the motor is. Most people run 45t or 35t motors so the locked motor can be overcome say on a down hill to give you descent control over your rig. I call it a semi locked dig."thumbsup"

Here is how I have it all in the rig.

I use a Mamba Max and a Castle BEC. Most people use the Castle BEC. Though you can use any ESC or BEC combo you choose provided it will power both your motors and servos. Tekin and Castle will be the most common you will find. The Tekin is a very small unit but requires the Tekin HOTBOX to make finite adjustments. As where the Mamba has a USB2 plug and play feature that has free downloadable software.

Wiring is up to the user. Most run a BEC with the ESCs BEC the red or orange wire diconnected. The BEC is wired to the battery connecter and then pluged into the bat port on the RX. Most RX will handle 8v so you should not need to worry about sending to much voltage through it. There have been some people who have run into glitching problems, at that point wiring the BEC direct to the servos seems to solve the issue.

 

[EXW]

Thanks Hitman, that is exactly what I was looking for (and great job with the detailed pictures).

EXW

 

[hitman46mod]

No problem here to help."thumbsup"