Castle xlx2 question

[Kaitymacsdad]

Coming from nitro to electric is a whole different beast. Just ordered the kraton exb and castle xlx2 800kv combo. Castle recommends qs8 connectors does the esc come with a connector or do I have to order and solder it on. Build info to come once everything gets in.

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

You have to solder the connectors. You'll love the Kraton, and wow you went big on the electronics ha? A little overkill IMO lol but you can always re-purpose it for speeeeeddd runnnns haha. Enjoy.

 

[Kaitymacsdad]

I figured I'd try and build it right the first time and that's what castle recommended

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

I figured I'd try and build it right the first time and that's what castle recommended

OH yeah, yeah man. Love it dude don't get me wrong, Awesome.

 

[Kaitymacsdad]

Not Mas just forgot the lol. Have like 3 convos going at once cant take 1 day off of work lol

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

Not Mas just forgot the lol. Have like 3 convos going at once cant take 1 day off of work lol

Shame on you, you on here during work hours

 

[Kaitymacsdad]

I know right upper management asking me questions to solve like I'm standing there. They need to get off their asses and take care of it lol.

 

[Greengaunja]

You have to solder the connectors. You'll love the Kraton, and wow you went big on the electronics ha? A little overkill IMO lol but you can always re-purpose it for speeeeeddd runnnns haha. Enjoy.

" A little overkill"? Man I just bought one for my Senton Speed Runner build and now I'm all, "where dafuq am I gonna put it"??? I really had no idea just how big the damned thing was lol.
Should of went with a LWB......oh well, keeps it interesting, huh?

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

" A little overkill"? Man I just bought one for my Senton Speed Runner build and now I'm all, "where dafuq am I gonna put it"??? I really had no idea just how big the damned thing was lol.
Should of went with a LWB......oh well, keeps it interesting, huh?

Looked at this yet?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3252872196...vSo6JO84ok9LFrxdSHKGDNyA0qtV|tkp:BFBM4vPPzOBh

 

[Kaitymacsdad]

I ordered the m2c adapter plate motor mount and slide should make things easier

 

[Greengaunja]

Looked at this yet?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325287219621?hash=item4bbca111a5:g:ZAoAAOSwzDxi5D99&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4ImT6HdPOzPLxkse35T1/pgy49BEEb2AX4EFqGT+VK6SxGF6OiI7qBjjcQqNw9qnEVYm+Va5knSmKWWEEtIqpPwKlY+6TZsuNkGqe+ly/3lmRJYbefvoA0xNY+5i9EuPz8Bcb78fLfumY9Pavg5bxdS5ZbwqHOcnEjT9K9aq5IcrJbNZpWNngrlfG7T8vdaG15898g56ohWPWDfPOsemuY3uwk31EvVHi27yCvpK0GyGgHlpCdQS8jGxgcOzp4MO7sMm3t/AYlsysdxxvSo6JO84ok9LFrxdSHKGDNyA0qtV|tkp:BFBM4vPPzOBh

That's a good idea too. Currently I'm thinking of maybe mounting it on a T2T brace much like I did with my TT02.

 

[Moirae]

radiocontrolpower.com will solder connectors for you. Best place to buy an esc.

 

[Kaitymacsdad]

I pretty sure it tried there but won't ship to Canada

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

That's a good idea too. Currently I'm thinking of maybe mounting it on a T2T brace much like I did with my TT02.View attachment 287031

I wanna know more about this, can you show us some more and tell us some more about the set up, use speeds etc?

Thanks.

 

[Greengaunja]

I wanna know more about this, can you show us some more and tell us some more about the set up, use speeds etc?

Thanks.

It's my entry for a TT02 speed runner. I'm keeping it interesting by doing a little experiment. I plan to see what it can do on crawler setups. What is in the above pic is the Mamba X/2280kv setup. I will try that and then use my HW Axe Foc/3300kv. Just for laughs. I ended making a bunch of my own spurs(48p) using a few Yeah Racing spur adapters and some Traxxas 1/16 spurs(erevo I think). I'm prepared to send this direct drive(45/45). I was going to try to hit 100mph but both math and theory says my kv is too low. So another buddy is brave enough to loan me his Castle 1406 5700kv motor if need be. All carbon fiber except for fan covers are custom and cut by me.

It hasn't had a proper run yet but current pb on it is 37mph(gnss) stock gearing, stock motor(torque tuned), mamba X esc on 3s. Motor didn't survive....
Since all the upgrades, all I have to show for it is I'm no longer allowed on Xtreme's indoor track without a visual inspection of my setup lol. Don't ask.
Geared 40/48

Geared 45/45 to test foam tires

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

It's my entry for a TT02 speed runner. I'm keeping it interesting by doing a little experiment. I plan to see what it can do on crawler setups. What is in the above pic is the Mamba X/2280kv setup. I will try that and then use my HW Axe Foc/3300kv. Just for laughs. I ended making a bunch of my own spurs(48p) using a few Yeah Racing spur adapters and some Traxxas 1/16 spurs(erevo I think). I'm prepared to send this direct drive(45/45). I was going to try to hit 100mph but both math and theory says my kv is too low. So another buddy is brave enough to loan me his Castle 1406 5700kv motor if need be. All carbon fiber except for fan covers are custom and cut by me.View attachment 287096View attachment 287097View attachment 287098View attachment 287099View attachment 287100View attachment 287101View attachment 287102View attachment 287104View attachment 287103View attachment 287105View attachment 287106View attachment 287107View attachment 287104
It hasn't had a proper run yet but current pb on it is 37mph(gnss) stock gearing, stock motor(torque tuned), mamba X esc on 3s. Motor didn't survive....
Since all the upgrades, all I have to show for it is I'm no longer allowed on Xtreme's indoor track without a visual inspection of my setup lol. Don't ask.
Geared 40/48

Geared 45/45 to test foam tires

Love this, I'll go through it slowly thanks.

 

[NewKratonuser0311]

You have to solder the connectors. You'll love the Kraton, and wow you went big on the electronics ha? A little overkill IMO lol but you can always re-purpose it for speeeeeddd runnnns haha. Enjoy.

What would be adequate for a 1/5 kraton on 8s in your opinion. I’m debating the xlx2 800kv or hobby wing max5 combo.

 

[Moirae]

What would be adequate for a 1/5 kraton on 8s in your opinion. I’m debating the xlx2 800kv or hobby wing max5 combo.

You can't go wrong with the max 5 combo

 

[Diem Turner]

That's a good idea too. Currently I'm thinking of maybe mounting it on a T2T brace much like I did with my TT02.View attachment 287031

This car clearly isn't full enough yet. I still see some unused space right above your shock caps. there must be a way you can take advantage of that vast, sprawling tundra.