Tekin FX-R ESC
Tekin FX-R ESC
I need a brushed ESC and am interested in FX-R ESC because it is compact.
wonder if it is suitable for a 1/10 EP buggy or not.
Anybody has experience with it?
wonder if it is suitable for a 1/10 EP buggy or not.
Anybody has experience with it?
- Coelacanth
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
That looks like a nice brushed ESC, works down to a 12T motor, which is pretty powerful for brushed. But at nearly $100, it's way more expensive than I figured.
I'm not sure how much bigger it is, but a Hobbywing 60A brushed ESC has similar specs, for a whopping $21.00:
http://www.rcmart.com/quicrun-brushed-electronic-speed-controller-p-38913.html?cPath=1560_51
EDIT: Here's a comparison of physical specs:
FX-R: 28 x 20 x 10mm / 18g
Hobbywing: 36.5 x 32 x 18 / 39g
Looks like you'll pay quite the premium for just over 1/3 smaller size.
I'm not sure how much bigger it is, but a Hobbywing 60A brushed ESC has similar specs, for a whopping $21.00:
http://www.rcmart.com/quicrun-brushed-electronic-speed-controller-p-38913.html?cPath=1560_51
EDIT: Here's a comparison of physical specs:
FX-R: 28 x 20 x 10mm / 18g
Hobbywing: 36.5 x 32 x 18 / 39g
Looks like you'll pay quite the premium for just over 1/3 smaller size.
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
I'd go hobbywing, if it was my money.
I have a similar esc (Tekin) in my rock crawler, came as a set with a 30T motor. Works good, reverse is kinda wonky though. Kind of an all-or-nothing deal. In my experience Hobbywings have been good to me. I have at least 4 of them.
I have a similar esc (Tekin) in my rock crawler, came as a set with a 30T motor. Works good, reverse is kinda wonky though. Kind of an all-or-nothing deal. In my experience Hobbywings have been good to me. I have at least 4 of them.
Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
Yep, I do need a compact ESC even though I will have to pay much more for just over 1/3 smaller size.
The thing is the FX-R ESCs are mostly mounted to rock crawlers, which I don't have.
All I have are 1/10 buggys.
The thing is the FX-R ESCs are mostly mounted to rock crawlers, which I don't have.
All I have are 1/10 buggys.
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
can I ask why you need 'brushed' vs. brushless?
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
Most of my RC cars are vintage, dont think they can handle a powerful brushless.klavy69 wrote:can I ask why you need 'brushed' vs. brushless?
Todd
a smaller brushed ESC will work fine and fit in.
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
Easy response to that is don't use a "powerful" brushless setup.
Most any of these vintage ride can handle a mild 17.5 and I know surely they can all handle a 21.5 or 25.5 setup.
I have Hobbywing Justocks and eco power 17.5's in most of my cars. Blinky is the key cause I do feel the boosted ESC's could cook a vintage gearbox
Most any of these vintage ride can handle a mild 17.5 and I know surely they can all handle a 21.5 or 25.5 setup.
I have Hobbywing Justocks and eco power 17.5's in most of my cars. Blinky is the key cause I do feel the boosted ESC's could cook a vintage gearbox
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
Given the Tekin is made for rock crawlers, I'd doubt it could handle a faster buggy motor. They're designed for 30-35T motors, you're likely running half that, meaning much more power. The Tekin doesn't even have a heat sink. You'll likely pay the extra money, and blow the esc.
Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
abailey21 wrote:Easy response to that is don't use a "powerful" brushless setup.
Most any of these vintage ride can handle a mild 17.5 and I know surely they can all handle a 21.5 or 25.5 setup.
I have Hobbywing Justocks and eco power 17.5's in most of my cars. Blinky is the key cause I do feel the boosted ESC's could cook a vintage gearbox
I know what you mean, but I need a small esc for my custom-made RC car.
There's no room for a regular size brushed/or brushless esc.
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
The FX-R is a great buggy ESC. It was never designed for crawlers, it's just useful for them due to its small size. It is a lower budget version of the FX-R Pro which has an unlimited rating, the FX-R uses the same control board, but less FETs. The FX-R will handle brushed motors down to 12 turns,
It has only become a crawler ESC as that is currently the only market for high end brushed ESCs today.
I run the FX-R, both in crawlers and buggies, and they work fine in both types of cars. If you need a small brushed ESC there's nothing else that is so small. Although if you can fit the Hobbywing 1060 into the buggy that would be my recommendation.
It has only become a crawler ESC as that is currently the only market for high end brushed ESCs today.
I run the FX-R, both in crawlers and buggies, and they work fine in both types of cars. If you need a small brushed ESC there's nothing else that is so small. Although if you can fit the Hobbywing 1060 into the buggy that would be my recommendation.
Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
Thanks for your commentyellowdatsun wrote:Given the Tekin is made for rock crawlers, I'd doubt it could handle a faster buggy motor. They're designed for 30-35T motors, you're likely running half that, meaning much more power. The Tekin doesn't even have a heat sink. You'll likely pay the extra money, and blow the esc.
Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
terry.sc wrote:The FX-R is a great buggy ESC. It was never designed for crawlers, it's just useful for them due to its small size. It is a lower budget version of the FX-R Pro which has an unlimited rating, the FX-R uses the same control board, but less FETs. The FX-R will handle brushed motors down to 12 turns,
It has only become a crawler ESC as that is currently the only market for high end brushed ESCs today.
I run the FX-R, both in crawlers and buggies, and they work fine in both types of cars. If you need a small brushed ESC there's nothing else that is so small. Although if you can fit the Hobbywing 1060 into the buggy that would be my recommendation.
great. I do appreciate your help.
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
I think it would help us all give you the right advice if we knew exactly what it was going into. You mentioned "custom 1/10 car", but that leaves a LOT of room to play with. You may not want to spill the beans, but it would help determine what's right for your setup.
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
Good point, yellowdatsun. Back in the day, our vintage cars had MASSIVE ESCs and servos and receivers...I find nowadays that adding modern ESCs and receivers leave TONS of room. I honestly never felt like I needed something even smaller.
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Re: Tekin FX-R ESC
It's about Kyosho Optima with mid motor conversion.
I'll upload some pictures later on.
I'll upload some pictures later on.
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