I was able to drive my MEXB for the first time today:
Build:
Servo: Pro Modeler DS555BLHV. The best servo ive ever used. This servo makes the amazon servos feel like the STX remotes. I would say, if you can afford one splurge this is the one you get. and i'm running on 6v and it's sooo powerful. i'll probably never use this at 7.4v
Radio/Receiver: Radiolink rc6gs v2. Everything they say about range is legit. We were able to take it so far, you could barely see the truck anymore. had no idea if it was facing me or driving away. this remote (range) is amazing.
Motor/ESC: Max6/
4985 SL-1650KV, running 22T. Fast / ran cool. it was fast as hell.
total cost: 566 + 121+ 80 + 211 + appox $100 bucks in other stuff like M2C esc mount, wheel locks, ec5 connec etc.. = $1,100 - $1,200 USD.
Overall:
1) car feels indestructible. i hit a metal chain link fence at full throttle acceleration probably 30-40mph. no damage. and a ton of smash and rolls, and nothing wrong with it, except the back end body corners ripped apart (very minor).
but after three-6s packs, i came home in one piece with no work to do.. what a difference from the kraton v4.each run results in me having to fix something.
2) at full throttle the car takes off and black-flips over, because i think the open cabin just catches air. this feels like a huge design flaw. needs a windshield, or i have to gear down and drop some speed.
3) the car is wayyyyy too soft.. i saw another post and will try 80ct shock oil. it bounces like a pillow..
4) you can't steer with this servo combo until you drop a ton of a speed. the servo is too powerful and fast you are flipping over and over and over and over and... x20.
summary:
its an awesome vehicle, but having run the kraton side by side, its not a comparison. the kraton is just a much better (my opinion) vehicle. It just hugs the ground, gets bigger air, and is just an overall better RC.. except for durability.
So for me... only one thing remains.. doing a KEXB with these electronics. i think that'll be the best rc for me.
Questions:
my steering trim setting is like +27. is that normal? with that it goes straight as an arrow, but any idea how perfect steering. with that setting at 0?
finally
thanks for all your help. this was a fun build.
Build:
Servo: Pro Modeler DS555BLHV. The best servo ive ever used. This servo makes the amazon servos feel like the STX remotes. I would say, if you can afford one splurge this is the one you get. and i'm running on 6v and it's sooo powerful. i'll probably never use this at 7.4v
Radio/Receiver: Radiolink rc6gs v2. Everything they say about range is legit. We were able to take it so far, you could barely see the truck anymore. had no idea if it was facing me or driving away. this remote (range) is amazing.
Motor/ESC: Max6/
4985 SL-1650KV, running 22T. Fast / ran cool. it was fast as hell.
total cost: 566 + 121+ 80 + 211 + appox $100 bucks in other stuff like M2C esc mount, wheel locks, ec5 connec etc.. = $1,100 - $1,200 USD.
Overall:
1) car feels indestructible. i hit a metal chain link fence at full throttle acceleration probably 30-40mph. no damage. and a ton of smash and rolls, and nothing wrong with it, except the back end body corners ripped apart (very minor).
but after three-6s packs, i came home in one piece with no work to do.. what a difference from the kraton v4.each run results in me having to fix something.
2) at full throttle the car takes off and black-flips over, because i think the open cabin just catches air. this feels like a huge design flaw. needs a windshield, or i have to gear down and drop some speed.
3) the car is wayyyyy too soft.. i saw another post and will try 80ct shock oil. it bounces like a pillow..
4) you can't steer with this servo combo until you drop a ton of a speed. the servo is too powerful and fast you are flipping over and over and over and over and... x20.
summary:
its an awesome vehicle, but having run the kraton side by side, its not a comparison. the kraton is just a much better (my opinion) vehicle. It just hugs the ground, gets bigger air, and is just an overall better RC.. except for durability.
So for me... only one thing remains.. doing a KEXB with these electronics. i think that'll be the best rc for me.
Questions:
my steering trim setting is like +27. is that normal? with that it goes straight as an arrow, but any idea how perfect steering. with that setting at 0?
finally
thanks for all your help. this was a fun build.
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