Anyone gotten to compare the RX8 to the Speedpassion?
 

I am toying with the idea of upgrading to a hybrid mode setup for the benefits of sensored starts.

With two options in very different price ranges, the Speed passion setup and the Tekin RX8, curious as to what people are seeing between the two. Based on the following info:

- Using 4S batts only
- Need performance similar to Neu 1512 2.5D/F 2050Kv for Buggy and Truggy

How do the two compare? I really like the fact that the Speedpassion has an LCD programmer included so you don't have to bring a laptop with. But is it worth it versus what Tekin is offering?

First of all, Speed Passion doesn't make the ESC. With that said, the version of the Speed Passion is the Hobbywing 80A 4S and a fair comparison would be the 150A 6S one. Now the RX8 might only need a LCD programmer like the one used on the Hobbywing units (I should've patented that one instead of just giving the idea away lol) to be a really top of the line ESC. Not many has a laptop so the handheld programmer would be a must. Now, we've all heard of a few Hobbywing 150A 6S failing and all I've heard of the RX8 is how good it is. The RX8 is smaller then the Hobbywing (Speed Passion) ESCs. Now, if someone has both, it would be good to see how well the Hobbywing works with the Tekin motors. As of now, I really don't think Tekin has any competition....yet :lol:.

I understand the dislike of requiring a laptop. But to be honest once you've found your setup you don't need it everytime. I haven't touched the RX8 in my Mugen since before Silver State! I regularly hand that car to anyone and everyone wanting to take a turn to check out the RX8.

It takes only a few packs to find your setup...really the only thing you need the Hotwire for the RX8 is to update the software and set timing.

Jim,

Not everyone has a laptop. One might only have a PC and that would be a pain to carry around. You can do a handheld programmer like I mentioned to Hobbywing and in the Castle thread here, that can also be used as the Hotwire to update the software. All the settings can be changed with the programmer.

but 90% of the time, someone at the track does:lol:

I like the fact that I don't have to run back to my laptop to make changes if I don't have to, especially with all the dirt the vehicle has accumulated. rather keep the laptop dirt free.

Still curious to see a comparison.

I had my laptop at the RC-Monster bash and at that time I didn't have the Hotwire set up in it and imagine if everyone was using a different ESC. Now how would you be able to change setting if needed in a situation like that?

I carry around the hotwire and a cheap flash drive with the latest hotwire software on it...

you don't neeed a laptop to make adjustments, only to change the timeing, and sensored only mode, it takes more time to plug it in than it does to change the setting on the esc with the buttons

but hey, if a programing card is realy that important to you, I'll pass you soon:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Have you seen most hendhel programmers? They allow you to change timing and sensored or sensorless mode. Would you like to see pictures? If Jim doesn't mind I'll post them for you.

Agreed. Nothing beats a handheld programmer for ease of use. I like how I can make changes to any of my hobbyWing ESCs with the same tiny program box. Just plug the esc into the box, make changes, and done.

I like handheld programmers as well.