Pede Question

[Rusty4Ever]

BigJ - I got a Warrior 7020 for $129 and my $71 Feigao 380C-6L (4899k/v, built in heatsink) is really quick on my wide-Pede/7 cells, everything stays cool, but my batts which are old 3300's. I'm pushing heavy Maxx tires & it's silly fast (I had a new Epic Intense 16x2/13T 12ga ESC & it struggled to move this).

Most underestimate the light/fast rev 380C motors. They bolt in place of 540 cans. I picked the "6L" because it makes good torque & speed with it's long armature/small rotor (my heavy Maxx tires), runs 55C (84/18 gearing). It's hard to control (full tilt) & I'm waiting on my wheelie bar. If I put the "light" mashers on it would be too fast for my needs (over 45mph). Pulls ~69A max.

If you go with the cheaper Warrior controllers (I prefer them), just use a UBEC (or build a LDO one for a few bucks) unless you know your steering amps I'd not risk the onboard BEC. Most ESC's use weak linear regs for the BEC circuit; I prefer to keep that heat out of the ESC, and Warriors can disable their circuit.

Making the Savage BL? I love my nitro T-Maxx, it bashes hard for hours in the dirt/muck. Can't run on my street (noise/weight/full armor), that's what the BL Pede is for.