Traxxas 1/16th's Info Released

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by rschoi_75

4000 should be fine for 2s-3s lipos. I agree that they made a good choice in not going crazy with the kv ratings. I'm definitely excited to see these things in action.

Theres a video in one of the threads about them.

[jhautz]

There is no way this thing takes full size sub c stick packs. It's gotta be the small onse like the rc18 takes.

Plugs don't mean anything to me. I changes everything to deans before I even plug it in. Just wondering if anyone has seen anything with more battery compartment size info.

[Metallover]

Originally Posted by NoControl

Keep in mind that if you do already have some packs that would fit it, that they either need to have the trx hc connector or youd have to modify one or the other plugs. As far as battery packs go though I think anything close to a 6s NiMH pack would work since thats what the traxxas pack looks like. Still think it'd be cool to get one and toss in a CCMS9000 if it would fit, may have to get one of these and try it out.

You kind of got your theories wrong. The 9000kv motor is by no means a really fast motor. One reason is because it's a castle motors and they don't quite compare to a medusa motor. Another reason will be that it won't be efficient because of the maissive Rpms and it will run very hot. The 9000kv motor would be good for 4 cell nimh 10th scale touring cars if it would fit, but there are much better choices for anything else. The motor will not fit at least stock because the 16th scale revo will take 28mm 370-400 canned motors and the 9000 is a 540/36mm motor. So instead of buying a 9000kv motor, get a medusa. They have about the right kv.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by jhautz

Just wondering if anyone has seen anything with more battery compartment size info.

I haven't seen any solid info anywhere, but it looks like a 2/3A shotgun style pack to me. If that's the case, the Trakpower 2S 1600mAh pack should fit with ease...maybe even the 3S pack.

[Metallover]

What are the price comparisons with the trackpower 1600 and flightpower 1600? I know they are the same cells, so the cheaper one is the one to get.

[crazyjr]

http://www.traxxas.com/products/elec...7108_specs.htm
scroll down to the esc specs, for a 3s MINI esc, its got nice specs

[Unsullied_Spy]

Yeah, but they rated the VXL to 200A for the Rustlers and there's no chance of it maintaining 200A. They rate it off the FETs, I think.

I'm sure the battery compartments are a similar size to the rc18 batteries... however, it comes with a 1600 mah pack (i believe) and the rc18 is only 1100. Which is a good sign... Good for the Bl-revo, it can hold two of those. which means you can run 3s 1300 (around there) in series for 2600 mah and massive runtimes. the speeds should be quite good too!

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by Always Dreamin

which means you can run 3s 1300 (around there) in series for 2600 mah and massive runtimes. the speeds should be quite good too!

Parallel

Uhh, ya that's what i meant

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Always Dreamin

I'm sure the battery compartments are a similar size to the rc18 batteries... however, it comes with a 1600 mah pack (i believe) and the rc18 is only 1100. Which is a good sign... Good for the Bl-revo, it can hold two of those. which means you can run 3s 1300 (around there) in series for 2600 mah and massive runtimes. the speeds should be quite good too!

I happen to have a pair of 2200 2s lipos that are about the same size as a 6 cell 2/3a packs... Run those in parallel for 4400mah! 30mph is plenty for me in a vehicle this size, so imagine the run time with 4400 mah.

[Metallover]

you can get a hell of a lot out of 2s lipo. In our vendettas we run a 2s 1600 flightpower packs and we get all the speed you'll ever need. That's with a neu 1105/07. You get 40-60mph and can flip it over on damand. I've got videos...

First Post.

Here you go fella's. Straight from Traxxas!!

Hello,

The battery compartment is 35.5 mm deep by 101.90mm long and 20.30mm high.


Best regards,
Stephen Lindholm,
TRAXXAS Customer Service


I would like to personally thank Stespen Lindholm for the hook up!!

[skellyo]

Amainhobbies.com has them listed for pre-order now:

Slash $279.99
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ucts_id/138921

E-Revo $294.99
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/34422

[Metallover]

I want an e-revo roller. I don't want to use the stock electronics... Do you think ebay sellers will sell the me-revo as a roller?

Thanks for the info guys. Keep it coming. Those 2200 cells will be tight.... On hobbycity it ranges from 100-105mm long. Anyone have some 2200 packs they want to post the measurements of?