Hinckley Radio Control Car Club

Hi Folks,

OK - I've given in and decided to try a brushless set-up.

From my observation of the buggies - a 6.5 motor is too much for Hinckley, hence my decision to go with a milder motor (less is more). I've gone for a Hobbywing 120A 1S esc (similar to the Speed Passion) with boost etc. and a Speed Passion Ver 2.0 Ultrastock 11.5 (fixed endbell timing).

I'd be grateful for any advice on gearing (FDR) and general esc set-up. What I'm looking for is a set-up that will be controllable and smooth in the in-field, with a blast of speed for the straights. I know Martyn's RB5 runs well with his 10.5 and a small amount of boost.

Cheers

James

Hey James, this is a pretty handy page for fdrs. As always go on temps as a final guide to fdrs but with small amount of boost these figures aren't going to kill a motor

http://www.teamnovak.com/tech_info/brus ... aring.html

Cheers Baz,

That should help with the FDR, but I'm still after some help with the esc settings i.e. good starting points for boost, timing etc.

Cheers

James

Hi James,

Hope this will help you matey i run speed passion 6.5 and speed passion lpf speedo i know you stated your motor was not 6.5 but these are my settings,


DRRS Level 1 this setting goes to Level 9 i would only go to Level 2 for track size of Coventry and this setting changes the punch at low speed.

DMTS Timing Level 6 (18.75) this setting goes to Level 8 (26.25) this setting gives more power for straight line but also makes the motor overheat at the higher end of the timing.

I find this to be best for myself as i find it mild at the bottom and good speed on the straight but also keeps the motor temp mild also but gearing plays a part also as you will know with the 6.5 (78 spur) i will run 22t or 23t pinion dependant on size of track.

Anyway matey hope this has helped a little i will be at the track tomorow if you need any help come see me. Lapper.

Hi Mark,

That's great stuff - I'm not there tomorrow, but I'll give it a try and see how I get on.

Cheers

James