Brushless Converted Cen Matrix TR
 

Hey guys,

I recently made a deal with someone to trade my brushless B4 for their brushless ready Cen Matrix Truggy roller. You may know this member as Brushlessboy16 and you may have seen his Matrix build in this same section not too long ago :yipi:

I've always wanted a 1/8th, whether it be a buggy or a truggy, so I am very VERY eager to get this thing going! Shipped out my B4 today so hopefully next week I should have the truggy.

Here's the setup I plan on running. Super cheap, but hopefully it will get the job done...

Feigao 8XL (purchased for $45 shipped from a friend)
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...-540XL&cat=116

Zippy Flightmax 5000mAh 4s 30c LiPo($80): http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store...0mAh_4S1P_30C_

Hobby King 100a ESC($60): http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store...idProduct=8993

RC4WD Big Offroader 2.4gHz system($80): http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=937

The Feigao pulls around 80a continuous so I should be fine with that 100a ESC. The LiPo has more than enough power for this setup so that should also be fine.

Here are some pics of the Matrix TR:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...091959a_01.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...6091836_01.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/PICT0013.jpg

Any comments, questions, or concerns are welcome :mdr:

Thanks,


maxx

Nice, You'll like it, Bens has had great success with it.

He sure has. Pulled off some backflips as well!!

Nice truggy...I am not a fan of the 8xl motor you chose....not the best quality. It seems that you are on a budget w/this set up which is fine. Realize that the motor may not last that long. Even the esc is a bit small IMO. Truggies are heavy and ...hence, they need more juice to move them. Your cheapest solution is a mmm esc combo w/the castle/neu motor.

I don't mean to be critical but, seeing that this is your first 1/8 scale, I am trying to save you money in the long run. Many here have made the mistake of buying cheaper components to get started realizing shortly after word that it was a big mistake. If you haven't bought your components yet, I'd save for a castle combo package deal. The mmm esc is terrific and the motors are excellent as well.

I made the mistake I mentioned above and in the end it cost me a lot more than if I bought quality components from the start.

Also, welcome to RCM!

Very nice looking setup

Why thank you :)

Good luck with the truck cody- hope you can make it to the bash.

Good luck with the 8XL tho... I would opt for a 4-pole motor in a truggy. Looks for a used one as well.

Good truggy tho!

Hey nitrostarter have you decided if your coming up for the bash?:intello:

Thank you for the support :) I am still thinking about coming to the bash if I have this done in time(or else, might bring RC18T).


Magman, thanks for the warm welcome and the tips :)

I understand about saving money in the long run. If I get a job soon, I may just get the MMM or perhaps the MMM combo but for now, money is super tight and I might stick with this setup.

You said the Feigao won't last long. Is it the brand or the model(XL) that doesn't last long? I have always heard of Feigaos lasting as long as other motors and having no other problems. I also have experience with Feigaos; I ran a Feigao 7S motor in my B4 and that motor was awesome. Had it for two years and it is still kicking.

I was thinking more about your words, Mag.

I think I may try to get a MMM ESC and a Medusa motor combo instead of the cheap-o ESC and the Feigao. Or maybe I will get a MMM combo. I am going to compare prices in a little bit when B-P-P.com starts working again... It's going to be a while but like you said, it will be worth it in the long run.

I would get the Medusa over the CC Neu. You will be able to pick a kv rating that would better suit your set-up. I'm going to use a 8XL in my Revo just because it comes with one and why not use what I already have right... I'm 90% sure I'm going to save up for the MMM but I have better luck with the eZRun ESC's so I might go with the HW 150A. The only reason I've heard of them frying is when people mess around with the timing and punch so I would just make sure to leave those alone.

Oh and one more thing, if I were you I would try to run 5S or 6S. From what I've read a higher voltage / lower kv set-up will be more efficient.

take a look at this for a cheap 4s esc.

http://www.nitrorcx.com/ezrun-80a-sd...e-rc-cars.html

or, you can get it with a motor equivalent to a feigao 7xl with a very nice heatsink and fan.
http://www.nitrorcx.com/ezrun-brushl...-combo-c2.html

i've seen e-maxxs with that system and temps are nice and low. it should work nicely for that truggy.

or, if you want to get a medusa motor, get the 150a version of that esc. it can handle more power than the MMM.
http://www.nitrorcx.com/ezrun-150a-s...5-rc-cars.html

Ahhh! Such a tough decision. Save a lot of money and get that 150a ESC or get a better known name brand setup but pay a lot more money. I have a while to think about it at least :wink:

personally, i'm getting the 150a esc for my savage. my cheapo $30 hobbycity esc gave out after leaving it unsecured in my rustler. i landed upside down and the esc smacked the ground and now it doesn't work.

Sweet man! Let us know how it works if you get one before me.

I am now thinking of doing this setup:

150A ESC: http://www.nitrorcx.com/ezrun-150a-s...5-rc-cars.html

2000kv motor: http://www.nitrorcx.com/hobby-wing-4...--2000-kv.html

5000mAh 5s 30c LiPo: http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store...0mAh_5S1P_30C_

Should be a pretty powerful setup comparable to the MMM combo.