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ESC Alternatives - Kedumba - 28-07-2011

Hi All,
Just a quick one this time. It's been recommended that I get 2 x TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller for my Bronco, however, Hobbyking is out of stock of these (seems to be usual for HK now) so after some browsing I've come across 3 possible replacements and they are in stock. The first one is a HobbyKing Red Brick 30A ESC, the second is H-KING 35A Fixed Wing Brushless Speed Controller and the final one is a TowerPro W30A Brushless Speed Controller.

Would any of these be a suitable replacement for the Turnigy ESC or should I wait until they come into stock... or maybe even look elsewhere...
Thanks
Mick

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RE: ESC Alternatives - kizza42 - 28-07-2011

30? I was gonna run 60's....
Just grab 40's wont hurt to have headroom

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RE: ESC Alternatives - samste - 28-07-2011

Bigger is always better

Hobbyking are not the only suppliers
iI have been using these Guys for a while Now there not bad in Pricing, There like a Mini Hobbyking with Stock

Link for Esc's
https://www.leaderhobby.com/list.asp?type=categories&categories=64

Steve

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RE: ESC Alternatives - dingy - 28-07-2011

Hi Mick,

I am using these for quite a long time - they are a bit heavier BUT bang for your buck there great!

I have only lost one which was in a crash & burn situation - battery caught fire & I threw it out for safety sake.

Up to 40amps constant & Burst rate 50Amp. They program with the Turnigy card also.

Happy choosing

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RE: ESC Alternatives - kizza42 - 28-07-2011

There is also himodel.com, often have stuff that HK don't

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RE: ESC Alternatives - gbanger - 28-07-2011

Always a good idea to up the anti just a little on the ESC Mick.
Very sound security for your aircraft and the difference in weight and price to bump it up 10 or 20 amps is almost not even worth discussion. I over amp the ESC's on every plane I build by at least 20 amps.

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RE: ESC Alternatives - Kedumba - 29-07-2011

Thanks everyone. I think I will go for a bigger ESC. I'll hunt around the various sites and place an order shortly.
Mick

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RE: ESC Alternatives - secant0give - 29-07-2011

(28-07-2011, 04:55 PM)gbanger Wrote:  Always a good idea to up the anti just a little on the ESC Mick.
Very sound security for your aircraft and the difference in weight and price to bump it up 10 or 20 amps is almost not even worth discussion. I over amp the ESC's on every plane I build by at least 20 amps.

This is very good advice !!

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