Brushless hpi baja rc-monster

[brian015]

Normally here:

OSE pistix

but they're out of stock now.

[suicideneil]

^ This is why stick radios > pistol radios, everytime...

[Jahay]

ooo... that esc although impressive specs, has some dodgy reviews... It looks like it cant take a battering if it keeps falling apart...
No Where near as good with the programming compared to castle. But i am considering it for the price

what exactly is that pistix device?

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by Jahay

what exactly is that pistix device?

air transmitters (stick radios) and land transmitters (pistol grip radios) use a different pulse width to communicate with speed controls (esc).

The pistix device goes in between your reciever and esc so you can use an air based esc with a land based pistol grip radio.

[Jahay]

ah huh... thanks for the explanation, i didnt know that...

Getting closer to the finish line. Added the wheelie bar and one piece rear hubs. The spur gear is a DDM Hardened Black Magic 58T. The pinion is one of Mike's excellent mod 1.5, 8mm bore-14T.
Getting closer to needing the MMM XL.

[thomatrix]

Looking mighty good EE!

I only lack the batteries and I'm good to go...

[thomatrix]

Still waiting for batteries here. They were ordered a few weeks ago but is still out of stuck :(

Anyway - did any of you get to test this kit with a bit of driving. Any vids and pics shared will be much appreciated. I will of course do the same when I get mine rolling...

I finally finished it and will drive it this weekend. Decided to go with the Ice HV 160. Here's a comparison with my Savage Flux.

[thomatrix]

I actually thought about buying that ESC too but somehow I know I'd be disappointed if Castle put out the car version the day after I bought it so I opted to wait a little more.

Two questions:
1. Did you make a flat spot on the motor shaft to get a better grip when mounting the pinion?
2. Do you plan on dust protecting the Neu motor? If you drive off-road you may very well get a stone or gravel into the large gap in the motor.

The car looks very nice and I hope you will post some vids when you get it out!

[nuz69]

According to neu motors, the 2230 series is 4,7 inch long too... And its the longest motor they have Maybe you get a prototype of 2235 ?

[thomatrix]

Maybe - but I'm not laughing. Will have to modify stuff to make it work. Will make it happen though...

[nuz69]

At thoses motor price levels, you have maybe to contact offshoreelectrics and neumotors support to have a proper explanation about this extra sized motor....

Thom, I did grind a small flat spot on the shaft. For dust protection I'll wire tie one of these Outerwear filters to the rear of the motor. http://www.outerwears.com/proddetail...9290&cat=12439

The Outerwears mesh lets air flow but really keeps the junk out. I've used them on a lot of motors and they work well.
Sorry to hear about the 2230 size problem. I've sent Steve Neu a few e-mails asking him to update the 22XX sizes on his page, but nothing yet.

[kazuaki]

Electric Eel,
What size motor are you running?