Are you saying the motor gets destroyed, the esc, or both? It seems some people have no problems, but some do. If I were to limit the motor RPM to 40k would this fix the problem? Is the motor drawing too many amps?
That is disappointing
Not really. The Max 6 combo is arguably the best ESC combo that exists for pretty much anything except for speed running. They are fast, reliable, and have failsafes that save most people a lot of money for frying electronics. If you’re speed running, the general consensus is you’ll never beat an XLX2 with whatever KV motor bloats your goat. In whatever scale you’re wrenching on, speed ain’t cheap.
I’m not sure, and I can’t recall seeing anything in the programming menu that would limit motor RPM’s. If I had to guess I’d think that if you ran 8s with that combo your motor might be ok but the ESC wouldn’t be able to handle the amp load. It might not fry it though, the Max 6 is known for shutting itself down before damage occurs. But I wouldn’t bet your electronics on it.
FWIW, running higher voltages will reduce your amp load so running 8S could actually be beneficial. Once you factor in voltage & KV sag under load, chances are you'd be under the max RPM. While you can't specifically limit RPMs from the ESC, depending on what transmitter you have you could limit the max throttle input.
Interesting. I do know others here have run 8s with the 1650kv combo. I’m not that brave. The HW specs say the ESC is 8s capable with 1100kv or lower. And others here have said they’ve run 8s on the 1650kv motor with an XLX2. What’s your take on this?
I have seen KT run the max6 with blx2050kv motor (on 8s) without breaking his car. I don't see all the behind the scenes of KT so I don't know if the esc cuts out or whatever. I am slightly apprehensive about running this on 8s. I also don't have $$$ to spend on my rc cars. I searched the forum this morning, about half of the people said go for it (in old posts I found using the search button) and the other half said don't do it.
I knew from the start that this car wasn't able to get to high speeds without many modifications. I don't have a good spot to speedrun or do high speed bashing. I got this car because I liked the JOTA body and had wanted a limitless/infraction/felony. I have no practical purpose for this.
I agree, that’s why I said earlier that it isn’t for speed running. But bashers don’t need data logging and the amp cut saves your electronics. It’s a great choice for bashers.
Based on what you just said you’re going to be doing with the car, at the end of the day I believe your Max 6 combo will put a big smile on your face running 6S. It’ll be fast, reliable and have the ability to run a lot of gearing options. Put fans on the motor and have fun.
I have about 120ft of space to run it. If I want to fit a good place that is flat, straight, smooth, and that size I would probably have to go an hour away. In case you didn't know, I live in the country.
Ah yeah, that's a fair point. While I haven't used a HW motor, as long as the motor can handle 50k RPM, 8S shouldn't be a problem. Even at 33.6V (which you'll never see under load) it comes out to 55k RPM. With voltage and KV sag under load, you'd be well below the RPM limit. The amp limit on the Max6 would probably be the problem though. With an XLX2, however, should run just fine.
I assume you meant 1200ft, right? 120ft seems a bit...anorexic
No it is 120ish by 40ish. I am going to college next fall, hopefully they have a good spot to drive it there (and I have the time to drive it).I assume you meant 1200ft, right? 120ft seems a bit...anorexic
120ft? Ok, that's not a lot, depending on what you're driving. I hope they have a good spot for you to drive too bro
I have a 1000ft gravel driveway and a lot of medium length grass. I just don't have enough space for on road.120ft? Ok, that's not a lot, depending on what you're driving. I hope they have a good spot for you to drive too bro
Gotcha. Yeah, depending on where you're located, finding long stretches of good asphalt with little traffic can be difficult to find. I know this isn't an option for everyone, but I found that moving to night running greatly increased my options simply because of how few people there are on the roads at 2-4am. Like said, I know this isn't a possibility for everyone but, if it's something you can work around, it can (potentially) open up roads that you normally couldn't use. Of course lights front and back on your car become a necessity when driving at night, but there are some good options out there that don't cost a lot which can equal or even surpass the visual range you have during daylight hours. Just a thought.
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