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Thanks. I hear ya!I’ve never tried it, and never would. Why fry expensive electronics on purpose? The ESC doesn’t limit output to the motor, so the motor would probably be toast in short order and the ESC could be fried as well.
I‘ve read posts by others who’ve run 8s in that combo, but why?
I've run the combo on 8s with zero problems as well as others around here. Some change the motor bearing before doing so. If you really want to 8s though you should ignore every one telling you max 6 combo and go get an mmx8s combo or get an mmx8s and tp motor like I recommended. Way too many hobbywing fans on the forums. They end up ignoring what people actually asking for and just toss out max6 combo as the answer for everything. Then people end up listening because everyone says it and the thought of saving a few bucks is attractive.Thanks! I see that. Will the ESC allow 8S to the motor? What will that do to the motor if it does?
I see people running 4S to 3S Firma motors and claim they hold up for a while then burn out.
OK, I love you man but that’s not a fair assessment at all. First, if you run 8s on a Max 6 1650 combo, it ain’t good and if you get away with it then good for you. I’m telling the dude not to do it, because he’ll likely fry his sh*t in short order.I've run the combo on 8s with zero problems as well as others around here. Some change the motor bearing before doing so. If you really want to 8s though you should ignore every one telling you max 6 combo and go get an mmx8s combo or get an mmx8s and tp motor like I recommended. Way too many hobbywing fans on the forums. They end up ignoring what people actually asking for and just toss out max6 combo as the answer for everything. Then people end up listening because everyone says it and the thought of saving a few bucks is attractive.
I wasn't trying to single you out or anything so I hope you didn't take it that way! I agree with you that you shouldn't buy a max 6 combo to use 8s even if it's possible to get away with it. I searched these forums long and hard before I even tried it and spent money on boca bearings as the general consensus among the people who were doing it seemed to be that the bearings were the main thing holding the motor back.OK, I love you man but that’s not a fair assessment at all. First, if you run 8s on a Max 6 1650 combo, it ain’t good and if you get away with it then good for you. I’m telling the dude not to do it, because he’ll likely fry his sh*t in short order.
Nobody should ever recommend a Max 6 combo for 8s use, IMO. That said, why do you think there are “way too many HobbyWing fans” here and we recommend them for everything? Not true, dog. I recommend them wholeheartedly across the Arrma 6s line for 6s use because they’re fast, reliable, and can suffer dumb newb mistakes (like overgearing, big assed tires on heavy rigs, etc.) without bursting into fire.
I’ve never recommended a Max 6 ever for 8s use, and never would. Like you said, the MMX8s or Max 5 is a better choice.
Most of us here understand the Max 6 isn’t the “answer for everything” as you’ve said, and most of us don’t push them like that. But for general 6s bashing I’ll stand by them, and I don’t feel there’s a much better choice, dollar for dollar.
I’d like to think that the guys with the most experience here aren’t just Castle or HobbyWing fanboys, but can make a recommendation based on the application and use for each particular user that asks the question.
”Way too many HobbyWing fans on the forums?” Come on, man…
I agree with your recommendation for the most part. Nobody should recommend a Max 6 for a 15# rig on an XXL chassis running high speed gearing and boat anchors for tires.I wasn't trying to single you out or anything so I hope you didn't take it that way! I agree with you that you shouldn't buy a max 6 combo to use 8s even if it's possible to get away with it. I searched these forums long and hard before I even tried it and spent money on boca bearings as the general consensus among the people who were doing it seemed to be that the bearings were the main thing holding the motor back.
The overall push for the max 6 combo on this forum is very evident though man. I know because I'm always the one who appears to be going against the grain all the time whenever I give my 2 cents lol. It sticks out like a big ol sore thumb to me. If you don't believe me I challenge you to search the forums for esc choice questions and just read 4 different threads on the subject. You will be surprised if you go in looking for it.
Don't get me wrong though, I don't think anything wrong with the max 6 combo and I've even recommended it a few times too. But take this thread for example, You have a guy who mentions he wants to be able to pop out 100 mph off road when he feels like it and enjoy 8s on a random whim and yet everyone still think max 6 combo is the one to recommend him for that lol.
I honestly think this thread is literally a prime example of what I'm talking about.
I dunno maybe i'm the nutty one
I agree with you! I'd probably tell them to get a max 8 g2 comboI agree with your recommendation for the most part. Nobody should recommend a Max 6 for a 15# rig on an XXL chassis running high speed gearing and boat anchors for tires.
But what about the guy who wants a solid recommendation for a Typhon? Are you going to say MMX8s or XLX2 and a TP motor for $350.00 to $500.00+ or a Max 6 for $250.00? See what I’m saying? 8s in a Typhon doesn’t even make sense in the first place.
Actually wouldn’t be a bad choice. I guess the new ones are sensored, too?I agree with you! I'd probably tell them to get a max 8 g2 combo
Yes, I have the older style but still works great. plenty of power I’ve ran it on 6S just to try it out thing surprised the sh$t out of me!Actually wouldn’t be a bad choice. I guess the new ones are sensored, too?
Yea and they are pretty nice. I have one in the kraton 4s v2 and I'm geared for 60 mph on 4s and that thing never gets hot. I bet it would be amazing in a typhon.Actually wouldn’t be a bad choice. I guess the new ones are sensored, too?
personally I'd go a lower kv if I where you but I actually have that same motor in my jota limitless.I was looking at this motor. https://www.islandhobbynut.com/product-page/tp-4070-cm-2200kv-6-8s-brushless-motor-speedruns-drag
4070 2200kv, up to 8S. 75k, 5mm shaft. Easy swap.
I think i want the RPMs. The 6s rig's not that heavy.
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personally I'd go a lower kv if I where you but I actually have that same motor in my jota limitless.
personally I'd go a lower kv if I where you but I actually have that same motor in my jota limitless.
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