Could a CC Sidewinder handle this motor?

[fastbaja5b]

Looking at an ESC for my Slash, got this cheapy motor for now:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6530

And will put in an identical spec Medusa when funds permit.

On 2s/ 3s would the Sidewinder handle it or should I go the Hobbywing 80A

[BL_RV0]

It would do ok on 2s, but you may need a ext. bec for 3s

[Metallover]

With your motor you could get a $5 external bec while you're at hobbycity.

sidewinder is fine on 3S

[lincpimp]

While the sidewinder will do fine with a bec on 3s, the hw80 is a more versatile esc and can do 4s with need of an external bec. Plus the price is very close. I do have a few sidewinders and they are great escs, and I have not tried the hw80, but it has had favorable reviews and seems to be a bit underrated on its amp handling ability.

fundamental difference. when the hobby wing smokes you throw it in the trash. when the sidewinder smokes you send it to castle.

[What's_nitro?]

The real question is- can that motor handle a Sidewinder? The SW is rated for ~70 continuous at 3s lipo. If the HS specs are right (?) then the SW will have NO trouble running that motor. An external BEC is ALWAYS a good idea because it takes the load off of the ESC.