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Cain · 06.14.2012, 11:02 AM

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I figured it was better than just starting a new one that basically is related.

Anyway, just some background info I am hopeful will help.

I have been toying with with the idea of doing one of those 5SC Flux style conversions (though in buggy form) using a TCS or Alza Racing conversion to an HPI Savage Flux. I am thinking right now of using 6S setup, possibly with the MMM and 1717 motor combo, maybe even that new traxxas MMM and the XO-1 1717.

Anyway, I wanted to know a few things first:

- I have heard of people running external BECs, however, if that for some reason fails, does it usually send all the voltage to the servos, receiver, etc? Would it be better to run an external receiver pack in that case instead if you have this concern? If so, has anyone done this and what did you need to do to get your wiring correct?

- Sorry if this is really easy info here, but I am still trying to wrap my head around it. So, for 3S dual lipo use in series with the MMM, do I need to worry much about the whole spark thing or is it more so when you have greater than 4S going through one connector?

- For dual 3S lipo use to total 6S in series, are the deans connectors still useful or are they out of there element and should a different one be used? (I am assuming they are based on what HPI is doing with there 5SC Flux)

- What is different between the traxxas XO-1717 and the original 1717 motor and can you use the traxxas one fine in offroad?

- Any thoughts on the new "extreme" MMM? Is it worth looking into or is the MMM sufficient for what I am looking to do.

- Lastly, would a 1520 motor be a better selection than a 1717 in your opinion in a 1/5 "Flux" style vehicle? If you feel so, can you state why?

Thank you everyone before hand for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it.

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Cain RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 406 Join Date: Jan 2008	06.14.2012, 11:02 AM Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I figured it was better than just starting a new one that basically is related. Anyway, just some background info I am hopeful will help. I have been toying with with the idea of doing one of those 5SC Flux style conversions (though in buggy form) using a TCS or Alza Racing conversion to an HPI Savage Flux. I am thinking right now of using 6S setup, possibly with the MMM and 1717 motor combo, maybe even that new traxxas MMM and the XO-1 1717. Anyway, I wanted to know a few things first: - I have heard of people running external BECs, however, if that for some reason fails, does it usually send all the voltage to the servos, receiver, etc? Would it be better to run an external receiver pack in that case instead if you have this concern? If so, has anyone done this and what did you need to do to get your wiring correct? - Sorry if this is really easy info here, but I am still trying to wrap my head around it. So, for 3S dual lipo use in series with the MMM, do I need to worry much about the whole spark thing or is it more so when you have greater than 4S going through one connector? - For dual 3S lipo use to total 6S in series, are the deans connectors still useful or are they out of there element and should a different one be used? (I am assuming they are based on what HPI is doing with there 5SC Flux) - What is different between the traxxas XO-1717 and the original 1717 motor and can you use the traxxas one fine in offroad? - Any thoughts on the new "extreme" MMM? Is it worth looking into or is the MMM sufficient for what I am looking to do. - Lastly, would a 1520 motor be a better selection than a 1717 in your opinion in a 1/5 "Flux" style vehicle? If you feel so, can you state why? Thank you everyone before hand for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it.