Cen Nemesis XL Brushless Conversion

[IrishChamp]

I've strongly considered that, maybe I should revisit the idea, I do think however that I will need to get a new mount as this one is presenting more and more little issues. I just noticed that the motor won't sit flush against the mount because it has a small raised area around the shaft bearing that does not fit into the center slot of the mount.
I've beep looking around locally and online to try and find someone who is willing to make a simple custom mount for a reasonable price, something that attaches to both sides of the chassis and does not need a mounting plate

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I think that mounting your motor mount sideways (like in post 16) is the way to go.

Make two plates that attach to the chassis rails with existing holes, drop the diff in to measure the spacers you need then attach the diff to the plates. That would get it low enough and straighten out the axles.

[IrishChamp]

Anyone have any experience with Schulz esc's specifically the Future L 40.100. How do they compare to Kontronk esc's, any frequent failures etc? Would this esc be adequate?
I can't find much info on them, do they have a bec like the Kontronik esc's?

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by IrishChamp

Anyone have any experience with Schulz esc's specifically the Future L 40.100. How do they compare to Kontronk esc's, any frequent failures etc? Would this esc be adequate?
I can't find much info on them, do they have a bec like the Kontronik esc's?

Schulze never replaces a burnt esc, they always say it is the users fault, so there is no warranty.

They are good esc's but very expensive, and very very large. Bigger than a deck of cards.

What voltage do you plan on running? I think an IceHV 160 and a pistix will work for you, and cost hundreds less than a schulze or kontronik.

[IrishChamp]

I'd like to have reverse that's why I'm looking at Kontronok and this Schulz came up for $220, much cheaper than any used Kontronik esc's. I'm running 10s to start.
Do Schulz burn up often? I'm not sure if this 40.100 would be any better than a Kontronik jive 80hv and if it would be up to the task of operating acceleration and braking on this big truck. My biggest concern is the braking amp/voltage spikes regardless of what esc I choose.
The Kontronik esc's are waterproof and hugely underrated plus the built in quality BEC makes them my first choice, I just trying to find a nice jive 120hv for a reasonable price.

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Schulze never replaces a burnt esc, they always say it is the users fault, so there is no warranty.

They are good esc's but very expensive, and very very large. Bigger than a deck of cards.

What voltage do you plan on running? I think an IceHV 160 and a pistix will work for you, and cost hundreds less than a schulze or kontronik.

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by IrishChamp

I'd like to have reverse that's why I'm looking at Kontronok and this Schulz came up for $220, much cheaper than any used Kontronik esc's. I'm running 10s to start.
Do Schulz burn up often? I'm not sure if this 40.100 would be any better than a Kontronik jive 80hv and if it would be up to the task of operating acceleration and braking on this big truck. My biggest concern is the braking amp/voltage spikes regardless of what esc I choose.
The Kontronik esc's are waterproof and hugely underrated plus the built in quality BEC makes them my first choice, I just trying to find a nice jive 120hv for a reasonable price.

No, schulzes are no more prone to burning up than any other esc. The schulze you are looking at is an airplane esc, would require a pistix and does not have reverse.

Are you sure the jive has reverse? That is news to me..

[_paralyzed_]

From the jive manual:

7.1 Auto-Programming-Mode APM (Mode 1) 19
7.2 Glider-Mode (Mode 2) 19
7.3 Motor-Plane/ Boat-Mode (Mode 3) 19
7.4 Heli-Mode (Mode 4) 19
7.5 Competition-Mode (Mode 5) 20
7.6 Car-Mode Race: one direction, proportional brake (Mode 6) 20
7.7 Reverse Motor Rotation (Mode 7) 20
7.8 F3A Motor Plane Mode (Mode 8) 20
7.9 LiPo Mode (Mode 9) 20
7.10 KSA-Mode (Mode 10) 20
7.11 Heli Mode with constant RPM control

The car mode has one direction, jive controllers do not have reverse.

[wellby]

Where did you get the HD CVD?

[IrishChamp]

http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...1.1.0.0.0.0.0?

10% off code "CENDirect"

Originally Posted by wellby

Where did you get the HD CVD?

[mothman]

I always wonder how can the durability/strength be improved by increasing the ball end. Same thing happen to Savage drive shaft. they increase the ball end size from 9mm to 11mm. I think the wall thickness of the drive cups/outputs are just the same?

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by mothman

I always wonder how can the durability/strength be improved by increasing the ball end. Same thing happen to Savage drive shaft. they increase the ball end size from 9mm to 11mm. I think the wall thickness of the drive cups/outputs are just the same?

Look at how the shaft is narrowed at the end where it attaches to the ball on the middle standard CEN cvd. A larger ball has a larger area attaching it to the shaft = more strength.

[IrishChamp]

Hd cvd pin is thicker and the cup is thicker as well, more mass I guess to spread shock over a larger area??
I'd assume cvd's usually fail at the ball and cup area.

[wellby]

How is the shipping from Cen I haven't heard many good things about them as far a getting parts shipped in a timely manor.

[IrishChamp]

Not bad, I think it took a week. They are shipping direct from Taiwan I think it was.

Originally Posted by wellby

How is the shipping from Cen I haven't heard many good things about them as far a getting parts shipped in a timely manor.

[IrishChamp]

A little info from Schulz:
"Hello,

... sure, in car mode a reverse gear is available.

Note: It is only allowed to use an inrunner motor for boat and car applications.

Best regards
Matthias Schulze"

"Hello,

You are in need for a future-xl-40.160 for 12s
or
a fut-xl-32.202 for 10s.

The future -l series is definitely NOT strong enough, you even should better use a future-xxl type.

Best regards
Matthias Schulze"

[IrishChamp]

Ordered the Universal RCM mount.
Mike is modifying it to allow the m4 motor screws.
Thanks Mike!