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Takedown · **New Sentilion Platinum ED ESC's -** 01.28.2009, 01:02 PM

Just found this- http://www.himodel.com/electric/HOBB...m-120A-HV.html

Unsullied_Spy · 01.28.2009, 01:07 PM

Good find! Looks like a good, cheap powerplant for large scale conversions.

BrianG · 01.28.2009, 01:09 PM

:sigh: Yet another aircraft ESC...

Takedown · 01.28.2009, 01:13 PM

Mech brakes baby!

Unsullied_Spy · 01.28.2009, 01:13 PM

True, but it has it's uses elsewhere. There's a guy on this forum running a Sentilon in a Baja 5b conversion with a Neu 19** motor.

Takedown · 01.28.2009, 01:15 PM

I still think the 19 series is kinda small for a 5b unless its gutted.

Unsullied_Spy · 01.28.2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Takedown

I still think the 19 series is kinda small for a 5b unless its gutted.

It kinda is, but it's a very torquey motor and VERY smooth. It's a cheap way to get an electric Baja but you're better off with a 1527 or 2215. When the 4410 and 4415 come out maybe they'll be even better.

Takedown · 01.28.2009, 01:17 PM

Cant imagine how expensive those will be...

Unsullied_Spy · 01.28.2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Takedown

Cant imagine how expensive those will be...

Probably really pricey. The 2215 is $500 and the 2230 is $700

Takedown · 01.28.2009, 01:28 PM

Im thinking over $1200. I would rather buy a new 1/5...

killajb · 01.28.2009, 03:52 PM

I have an OEMRC Sentillion 100-amp esc, the original version. It's a great esc for the price in that it works as advertised. I used it when my MMM V2 went poof. For a single Benjamin, I don't think you can get a better esc thats rock-solid up to 12s and runs ice-cold with my 2050kv Neu on 6s all day.

This "Platinum" version seems a bit pointless for car guys. It doesn't add proportional brakes or any other beneficial programming feature for car use beyond the original, so why pay twice for it?

I saw the vids of the Baja 5b using this esc for a 19-series Neu. I think that may be close to the limit as far as current draw for this esc. Perhaps adding larger caps and a fan just for good measure.

johnrobholmes · 01.28.2009, 04:08 PM

This one is newer, same factory http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...12S_BESC_(Ver4)

I tried one of the sentilions. It sucked. Didn't keep sync well, accelerated slow. Works I a pinch I suppose, but certainly not that great.

MetalMan · 01.28.2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

This one is newer, same factory http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...12S_BESC_(Ver4)

I tried one of the sentilions. It sucked. Didn't keep sync well, accelerated slow. Works I a pinch I suppose, but certainly not that great.

I experienced similar results from my Sentilon. They are claiming that a newer faster CPU has helped to alleviate the sync problems. Of course that doesn't say anything about the rate at which it ramps up the motor.

killajb · 01.28.2009, 04:46 PM

Wow.. I stand corrected based on these last comments. Maybe I just got lucky with my esc.

BL_RV0 · 01.28.2009, 09:01 PM

The V4 ESC looks good. I am planning a HV project and may decide to use it.