other esc's besides cc

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I see the xl setup with the 2028 motor as a dedicated 5th scale setup. But I do also agree that 10s would be better. Weight is not a huge consideration for 5th scale and having 2 more cells, even 5000mah 40c cells, would not add much to a 20+ lb truck.

Totally. I can see that 1/5th scale owners are all over this, since there aren't that many ESCS that can handle all that weight with ease. But I wonder why they didn't opt to go higher on the voltage. Do the HV components cost insanely much more? Must be the code, or something, since air and sea HV escs are relatively cheap.

Would it really be that hard to get a car-dedicated ICE HV @ 10S, even for 1/8 cars, at a reasonable price like 250-300$?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Dj_Sparky

Totally. I can see that 1/5th scale owners are all over this, since there aren't that many ESCS that can handle all that weight with ease. But I wonder why they didn't opt to go higher on the voltage. Do the HV components cost insanely much more? Must be the code, or something, since air and sea HV escs are relatively cheap.

Would it really be that hard to get a car-dedicated ICE HV @ 10S, even for 1/8 cars, at a reasonable price like 250-300$?

Pretty sure it has something to do with motor braking, causes alot of regen (or whatever) and the internals need to be able to handle that.

Heres an Idea (capitalized it cause it is that good):

Take the largest amp capable air esc, and put car software on it. Forward only, no brakes, and make it opto. That way it should not be able to be overloaded, and has to be used with mech brakes. And make it car radio freindly.

Maybe i am asking for too much? Not well versed in esc design!