Phoenix 60 in a revo? - RC-Monster Forums

Revracer · **Phoenix 60 in a revo? -** 03.30.2008, 03:48 PM

With my Mega motor, i need a better esc, my vxl just sucks... but its all i had to take the time untill i get a new one. I do use the mechanical revo brakes with my tekno kit so brakes and reverse arent issues. do you guys think that the Castle Creations Phoenix 60 ESC would do good in this truck(Revo). it is running a mega ACn22/30/1. it will be with both 3s and 4s, but the esc is rated for 6s so im not worried about voltage...

Revracer · 03.30.2008, 08:58 PM

anybody have experience or thoughts on this esc? i would like to order it as soon as possible...

lutach · 03.30.2008, 09:58 PM

Get the Mamba if you are only going for 3S.

Revracer · 03.30.2008, 10:01 PM

well right now im looking at price... i can get the phoenix for like $90 at mega and the mamba max is 135...

lutach · 03.30.2008, 10:20 PM

What about the Sidewinder? It should handle the Mega.

Revracer · 03.30.2008, 10:28 PM

i didnt think of that... it doesnt have the same power and all as the mamba max or phoenix will though does it?

lutach · 03.30.2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Revracer

i didnt think of that... it doesnt have the same power and all as the mamba max or phoenix will though does it?

It must have around 70A or so to drive the 4600Kv with 3S.

lincpimp · 03.30.2008, 11:03 PM

Dude, couch up the money and buy a mm.

If you run 4s with anything you will need a bec.

Tower has a 15 off coupon that ends monday, so you would only have 120 in the mm plus shipping.

Scratch that, check this out, 115 with free shipping, can't beat that!

http://www.b-p-p.com/proddetail.php?...Max_Controller

Revracer · 03.30.2008, 11:06 PM

i know i will need the bec. and as soon as i get a 4s pack im going to get a bec. and your right. hard to beat 115 shipped for a mm... i might have to check with my lhs and see what i can work out with him. im not working so i dont get dealer cost anymore but might still get some good discounts... thanks man

lincpimp · 03.30.2008, 11:09 PM

No prob, plus a phoenix 60 will not handle a 3s motor in a revo, too many amps for it to take.

Revracer · 03.30.2008, 11:20 PM

really? isnt it good for like 80amps or so? i know the 85 is good for 125amps. thought i read somewhere that the 60 is good for around 80. the mega only takes 60

lincpimp · 03.30.2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Revracer

really? isnt it good for like 80amps or so? i know the 85 is good for 125amps. thought i read somewhere that the 60 is good for around 80. the mega only takes 60

Rated qmp draw on motors is usually based on prop data. We use tires, and they can load a motor alot more, especially a full throttle during a standstill. The MM is car designed and does the job well. Plus 4s in a revo can pull 2hp sometimes, so 1hp=746watts. x2 is around 1500 watts. watts = voltsxamps, so 1500/14.8v=100amps or so. I usually buy my 4s packs with at least a 125amps cont. With 5s you can go down to 100amps cont.

We all know how well the mm works, plus it has reverse, so it is more versatile. I have even used one in a boat!