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02.24.2009, 02:15 AM

I would use the smallest cc car esc as it is fully adjustable, will run a brushed motor, has a lvc and is small. You can use the internal esc to run the truck, although it may be a bit much for 2 servos. I would use a ubec, adds some size, but will help.

I would also use a stand alone glo plug ignitor, like the ram setups mentioned. I guess the esc output could be used to power the ignitor... That way you can scrap the entire ez start setup.

Or use the ez start and remove the push button switch and replace it with a rec activated switch, like the robot guys use. No lvc but you could wire a li saver between the switch and the rec. No sure which is easier but the second option would be cheaper. Some sort of external bec would be required for either setup.

While remote start is cool, brushless is cooler! I have been working on a radio actuated flip over device... That would be handy.
   
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Here is the switch you need to replace the push button switch on the ezstart.

http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PICOSW1.html

Just wire the 2s lipo to the ezstart. Replace the switch on the ezstart with the above linked item. Attach the motor and glow plug to the ezstart as usual. The switch wire goes into the 3rd channel.

I would also wire a ubec into the 2s lipo to provide power for the truck. A li-saver can also be wired into the setup, possibly after the ubec. That way it will interrupt power to the rec if the voltage gets too low. I would not do that however, as it may cause a runaway. I would wire it in between the rec and switch for the ezstart. That way you can not start the truck when the lipo is low, but the radio componets will still work. A small digital voltmeter would be good to keep an eye on the lipo voltage. A 2000 mah lipo will provide quite a long runtime for this, that is for sure! If you pay attention to the lipo voltage the li-saver may not be needed, and will simplify the wiring. Or you could buy a ubec with a lvc built in, such as some of the novak models.
   
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