Derek how did you stall a track? With 24v, M01's and 883's, I can put
my tank against a wall and drive, and the tracks spin on the spot, and
it weighs over 180lbs. I'm not saying I cant see it happening, just
wondering what environment you managed to stall and pop a fuse?


On Sep 11, 1:37 pm, Derek Engelhaupt <[email protected]> wrote:
> Grant,
>
> You aren't going to find any *commercial* ESC in the 100-120A range that is
> inexpensive (at least not that I know of).  I like both the Vantecs and the
> IFI Victors.  As far as cost goes, the IFI's are hard to beat, but you would
> need a tank mixing circuit or a radio that can mix the two channels
> together.  The IMX-1 mixer works great in my Sturmtiger.  Since the IFI's
> are so simple, I would say that they would be the cheapest to repair, but to
> date I have yet to damage mine even when stalling the tracks.  That's what
> the fuses are for.  I have popped one of those.  There is a very simple
> calibration button on the Victors.  The Vantecs have some different jumper
> settings, but I'm using the default settings - no set-up at all.
>
> Derek
> T065
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:49 PM, Grant Mahalek <[email protected]> wrote:
> >  Hi guys,
>
> > I'd appreciate your opinion on ESC's
>
> > I'am thinking of springing for an ESC for my new tank.
>
> > What I'am thinking of is a drop-in ESC that requires little or no
> > electronics experience to install and maintain. As well, the controller
> > should be robust,  inexpensive as possible, easy/inexpensive to
> > repair and somewhat "idiot-proof" to operate (24 - 36 volts, 100 -120 amps,
> > etc.).
>
> > I've heard the names Vantec, IFI Victor, Sidewinder, 4QD, etc.  kicked
> > around.
>
> > What do you guys think? What have you used and what are your comments?
>
> > Tx,
>
> > Grant
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