what motor esc combo for short course truck

by Mrs. Retha Lubowitz DVM 8 min read

The Hobbywing Xerun XR8 SCT Brushless ESC and 3652SD G2 Motor Combo is a great choice for light weight short course trucks, monster trucks, and other light duty 2S LiPo applications. The XR8 SCT is the first 1/8 scale competition ESC which can work the full-sensored mode at all times when paired with a Hobbywing matching motor.

The Hobbywing Xerun XR8 SCT Brushless ESC and 3652SD G2 Motor Combo is a great choice for light weight short course trucks, monster trucks, and other light duty 2S LiPo applications.

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Which RC brushless motor ESC combo is right for You?

This is the Castle Creations Sidewinder SCT Short-Course Edition 1410 (3800Kv) Brushless Motor (with 1/8" shaft) and Sidewinder SCT Waterproof Speed Control Combo. This combo is perfect for 2WD and 4WD short-course trucks like the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4x4, HPI Blitz, Associated SC10, and other similar vehicles.

Why is my ESC holding the motor and motor back?

Oct 25, 2021 · A complete power package with a HobbyStar 80A brushless ESC, 550 brushless, sensorless motor and an LCD program card to dial it all in. 550 length and 4-pole design for maximum torque makes this combo ideal for your 2WD or 4WD short course truck. An ideal ESC for your short course truck, the HobbyStar 80A ESC delivers the smooth, reliable power you need.

What kind of motor do you need for an RC car?

Oct 31, 2020 · HobbyStar Short Course Combo 80A Brushless ESC 3500KV 550 4-Pole Motor 3.2mm. A complete power package with a HobbyStar 80A brushless ESC, 550 brushless, sensorless motor and an LCD program card to dial it all in. 550 length and 4-pole design for maximum torque makes this combo ideal for your 2WD or 4WD short course truck.

What size ESC do I need for my motor?

How do I choose the right ESC for my motor?

Now, we will learn all these factors one by one,Current Rating. The first thing to consider when selecting an ESC is the current rating or ampere rating. ... Input Voltage Rating. ... Weight and Size. ... ESC Firmware. ... With or Without BEC. ... Connection of ESC with motor. ... ESC Protocols. ... ESC Processors.Jan 3, 2021

How do I choose a brushless motor for my RC truck?

0:459:36Choosing a Brushless Motor for your RC Car - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipQuestion what to look for the main thing you want to look for is dimensions. You want to make sureMoreQuestion what to look for the main thing you want to look for is dimensions. You want to make sure your motor actually fits your truck or your car basically the diameter of the motor.

Can you mix and match ESC and motor?

For the most part, yes, you can. A few things you have to consider...in most cases, you can't run a sensored motor on a sensorless ESC for example. Mostly you have to make sure the ESC can handle the motor wind or KV.Nov 19, 2012

Can any ESC go with any motor?

Any brushless esc will work with any brushless motor. Making sure you have a large enough esc is another thing. That ESC will work fine for that motor, as the motor is rated at 18A max and the ESC will handle up to 40A. Yeah that ESC will work fine.Nov 14, 2008

What is a 540 size motor?

Any motor shorter or equal to 50 mm is called a 540 motor. A bit longer than 53mm are 550mm motors. Almost all 540 motors are a maximum of 53mm in length and so they are almost the same size.Oct 10, 2021

What is KV RC motor?

Kv describes the RPM (revolutions per minute) a motor does per Volt that is put into it. Generally speaking the more Kv a motor has, the more RPM and more power. For example, a 9000Kv motor would be faster than a 2200Kv motor. If Kv is like horsepower, then Turns is the physical attribute of a motor.Nov 12, 2018

Can I run a brushless motor with a brushed ESC?

An ESC is a circuit that regulates the speed of a motor. Just like that, ESC can be brushed or brushless similar to motors. As mentioned before, a brushless ESC can be used with a brushless motor. Moreover, a brushed ESC can be used with a brushed motor.Jul 14, 2021

How many amps should my ESC be?

If you are using 30amps ESCs, you should choose motors that are bigger than 2205 or faster than 2300kv, and propellers should be bigger than 5 inches. For examples 30 amps is required for the 2204 2700kv, 2204 3200kv, 2205 2700kv or 2206 1900kv(with 6 inch propellers).Jun 5, 2017

How do I match battery with ESC?

Your ESC should match the battery voltage, for example, a 3-cell battery with 11.1V can be paired with a 12V ESC. The Amp rating is the most important factor to remember here. Your ESC should have a threshold amp rating of about 10% more than the burst rating of the motor.Mar 6, 2020

Can I use a castle motor with Traxxas ESC?

Short answer is no. Not all brushless esc's are compatible with all brushless motors.Nov 27, 2016

Can you run 3S on a 60A ESC?

A quality 60A ESC will be fine on 3S...within reason, and as stated above with weight/motor kv concerns.Aug 4, 2017

Do brushless motors need ESC?

Brushed and brushless motors both require escs, but an esc is specific to brushed or brushless. IE, you have to buy the right type. There can be a few factors in choosing the correct esc, but the biggest factor is getting a current rating somewhat larger than the motor will draw.Sep 20, 2017