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Cheap Brushed ESC - Lipo Compatible

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:44 pm
by RCveteran
What is the cheapest option for a couple bashers, also needs to be Lipo compatible with the cutoff. The takeoffs of the new Losi RTR seem to go for about $45 on the bay but I also see some no name brands in the 20's. I have one of the Losi ones and know they work fine for what they are but saving a couple bucks would not hurt in this case.

No name example

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hong-Nor-B4222-ESC-Brushed-12t-limit-/220848291231?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336b957d9f

Losi example

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Team-Losi-MSC12L-Forward-Reverse-Strike-ESC-LOSB9522-/200644910831?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb75e5eef

Re: Cheap Brushed ESC - Lipo Compatible

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:32 pm
by aconsola
have you tried one of the lipo alarms?
they are small circuit boards with pins that plug into the balance port and monitor the cells. it makes a lout alarm noise when the cutoff is reached on any one of the cells. works with almost any lipo and only costs a few$. I put velcro on the bottom, and a velcro dot on each lipo pack.

Re: Cheap Brushed ESC - Lipo Compatible

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:35 pm
by klavy69
aconsola wrote:have you tried one of the lipo alarms?
they are small circuit boards with pins that plug into the balance port and monitor the cells. it makes a lout alarm noise when the cutoff is reached on any one of the cells. works with almost any lipo and only costs a few$. I put velcro on the bottom, and a velcro dot on each lipo pack.
Second Anthony's option here. I still use them with my brushless systems just for the added security with my 10 year old daughter running. I picked up a pack of 5 of them for around $10 shipped from Japan.
Todd

Re: Cheap Brushed ESC - Lipo Compatible

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:57 am
by RCveteran
Good idea, forgot about that option, I will use a couple old Novak T4's I have with alarm.