Waterproof ESC

[lutach]

Castle uses conformal coating (I know there was some info on this issue here in the forum) which makes their ESCs kind of water proof.

Originally Posted by lutach

Castle uses conformal coating (I know there was some info on this issue here in the forum) which makes their ESCs kind of water proof.

the issue is that even though they are starting to put some casing around the castle car/truck ESC"s they are too exposed to allow dirt/sand moisture to get in. Its really a pain to clean their ESC's after being on a wet track or just bashing in the mud/dirt.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by alangsam

the issue is that even though they are starting to put some casing around the castle car/truck ESC"s they are too exposed to allow dirt/sand moisture to get in. Its really a pain to clean their ESC's after being on a wet track or just bashing in the mud/dirt.

So what you guys are really asking for is a sealed ESC.

[himalaya]

Originally Posted by lutach

So what you guys are really asking for is a sealed ESC.

Absolutely! ever try to look into a used MMM? you can plant corn in it.

If MMM has sealed case like the Hobbywing does, that's a final step closer to perfection.

[lincpimp]

Lrp sold waterproof ai speed controls for brushed motors...

I for one use a tupperware that locks shut and has a rubber seal. I tested it by locking it and placing a brick on it in a bucket of water for the weekend. Come monday it was bone dry. I got one that would fit under the body and hold the rec, lipo and esc. Just had to drill 2 holes in it, one for the servo plug, and another for the motor wires. Used hot glue to seal it from both sides. If you run a sealed can bushed motor (I like titan 23t) drill an 1/8 hole in the can by the brushes that faces straight down when the motor is in the truck. Lets the water drain out, and prolongs the like for the motor. Oiling the bushings with atf also helps.