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Originally Posted by MetalMan
The charging aspect is a very valid point. I too use a 1210i (REALLY comes in handy for network-balancing two similar packs, like the two 4s packs, or the two 6s packs my XLB uses), and also have an AF-109 which hasn't been used since I got the 1210i.
We are just freaks, and represent such a small percentage of those involved in this hobby. I have a good feeling CC couldn't make a 12s (non-1/5th) CAR ESC a profitable venture in the near future. 8s could be, but then there are all the noobs who might buy it just so they can run 30+ volts (and destroy it and their motor, of course).
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Yup, freaks we are! I do agree that a non high amp 12s esc would not be a top seller. As far as 6s to 8s goes, that does really not open up enough cheap lipo alternatives to make it viable. 10s maybe, but there is not that much difference between a decent 6s pack and a less potent 8s pack (pair of 4s). It is reasonably easy to find a decent 6s 100amp capable pack. As far as 8s goes you will still need a 75 amp capable pack. Go up to 10s and you can use a 60 amp pack, not difficult to find an inexpensive cell that can do 60amps cont.
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Originally Posted by shaunjohnson
noobs like me would be a problem.
i know more volts would rock efficiency,
but how do you market such a thing w/o making it bulletproof for the noobies?
shaun
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I can see CC reasoning on 6s. Given lipo/charger availability it is the best bet for 1/8 scale. I can definately see that noobs would have issues getting hv setups to work well. Much like many had issues getting mismatched combos to work well, hv would be no different. Mfg like CC make the combos and it makes it easy for people to get into BL.