Direct Drive to Diff E Revo Build

[lincpimp]

Actually the esc brakes work fine on my redcat/axi setup. But the clutch idea would be nice. I am going to do a twin outrunner, twin hv85 setup. We will se how well the castle air controllers work!

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Actually the esc brakes work fine on my redcat/axi setup. But the clutch idea would be nice. I am going to do a twin outrunner, twin hv85 setup. We will se how well the castle air controllers work!

Hi Linc,

I'm very interested in what you're getting ready to do. Please keep us posted. We need pics.

If you can swing it, go with the HV110's. I've often thought about the Castle Controllers, but the lack of reverse and suitable brakes steered me away from them.

I believe with the mechanical brake setup that you have, they will do great!

[lincpimp]

If you really wanted a clutch that could handle the torque load, a modified baja 5b clutch should be able to hand an outrunner, it seems to cope with a weedeater motor in a 20lb truck!

Any specific reason to go with the hv110 over the hv85? Do you think that I will be able to pull more than 85 amps out of those outrunner with only half the load? It will be setup for an road running, so the rear motor should not have to work as hard, less weight transfer due to lower cg and stiffer, short travel shocks.

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

If you really wanted a clutch that could handle the torque load, a modified baja 5b clutch should be able to hand an outrunner, it seems to cope with a weedeater motor in a 20lb truck!

Any specific reason to go with the hv110 over the hv85? Do you think that I will be able to pull more than 85 amps out of those outrunner with only half the load? It will be setup for an road running, so the rear motor should not have to work as hard, less weight transfer due to lower cg and stiffer, short travel shocks.

Well I'm not sure, depends on the setup. I am sure my Revo is spiking up more than 85 amps on take off. It performs much better with batteries that can deliver more current.

I like to over size in the ESC department if possible. You can't have one too large as far as ratings go.

That's going to be an awesome setup.

[lincpimp]

It should be pretty cool, would be better if this guy i know could custom wind my motors so that they have lwer internal resistance

I'll try the motors stock first and see how they perform.

I received my fan yesterday for the redcat axi and plan to do some more testing, and a new chassis layout with more permanent mounting!

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

It should be pretty cool, would be better if this guy i know could custom wind my motors so that they have lwer internal resistance

I'll try the motors stock first and see how they perform.

I received my fan yesterday for the redcat axi and plan to do some more testing, and a new chassis layout with more permanent mounting!

Let me do some more testing, get some practice in and I'll consider doing a custom wind for you.

I intend to do a Wye wind on the 4130 for my Revo. Let's turn it up and see what happens.

My method of doing the Wye termination needs perfected also. In the 3530, I had to bring 3 groups of 7 - 22Ga. wires together. Solder a permanent connection, while having each of the 21 strands pulled tight. That's hard to do. This connection can't ever touch anything either, or an internal short will occur.

I'm thinking about using a miniature "hog ring". Slide the hog ring down onto the strands, pull each strand tight, then clamp the hog ring. At this point, cut the strands off with a dremel tool even with the top of the ring. Then cap the entire thing with solder. This connection would be small in size and alot better. The space to do all this in, is already pretty tight.

@JohnRob - Any thoughts or suggestions on the best way to do the Wye Termination?