Yes, Scorpions Mini is everything you want in an esc except a case. Check out Robot Power. Tom On Jun 24, 2009, at 8:24 PM, Ben Holko wrote:
> Will, does that thing provide proportional control? > > ________________________________ > > From: [email protected] on behalf of [email protected] > Sent: Thu 25/06/2009 5:40 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Small 12v ESC - recommendations? > > > The one on Ebay is only 8.4V. I just got a scorpion mini I use for > my elevate. ( $40 with shipping.) > > > Will Montgomery > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Thomas Lum <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wed, Jun 24, 2009 8:47 am > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Small 12v ESC - recommendations? > > > > > My best guess is that it's a feature of the esc. It's made for RC > > cars that are going forwards at a great amount of speed and if you hit > > backwards (by accident or one purpose), it won't immediately do that > > because more than likely it would break something in the car if it > > "slammed" into reverse. You need to double pump it to confirm you do > > indeed want reverse. You might want to check the manual to see if it > > can be disabled. > > Tom > > > > On Jun 24, 2009, at 8:32 AM, Modena wrote: > > > >> > >> I am after a small 12v ESC for a my turret traverse, I bought one >> very > >> similar to this off ebay; > >> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=350217032530 > >> > >> and I am having problems with it. It's working, but say I rotate it > >> "forwards", then I go "backwards", then I try to go "forwards" again > >> and it won't go, if I release the stick and then try "forwards" >> again, > >> it works? what gives? It's like it needs confirmation that I actually > >> want to change direction, but it only does this when going from > >> direction B to A, going from A to B is fine, or from B to B, or >> from A > >> to A (I use the terms "forwards" and "backwards" above with no > >> specific direction intended, the point being the problem is only > >> experienced when changing directions, in one direction, if that makes > >> sense). Once it is going in any direction, stopping and starting >> again > >> in the same direction is fine. > >> > >> Does anyone have any idea why it would do this? Do you think there's > >> something wrong with it, or could this behaviour be by design? The > >> seller states its meant for RC cars, in which I have no experience, > >> but that fact may light a bulb for someone. > >> > >> Failing a fix, can anyone recommend a small in size and capacity, > >> cheap and reliable (the holy trinity!) 12v ESC for the task? > >> > >> Ben > >>> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > Huge Savings on Popular Laptops only at Dell.com. Shop Now! > <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221900667x1201409530/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215910242%3B38350777%3Bf > > > > > > > > > > <winmail.dat> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
