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  • ms71171
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 119

    #1

    Speed Controllers are a pain in the A**

    Just thought I would say that. Buying these at $100-$200 a pop is getting old.

    I had a solder joint came loose on my Turnigy 180a while running and hooked it up today and no throttle. I've definitely gotten better at soldering since I did that connection, but not sure why it's not working since it never got under water - must have killed it due to the connection not being solid.

    I've read that motors and ESC's will quit together many times. I feel like I'm being careful, just seems like they are too delicate to me. My motor is fine in this situation - I'm running a Neu 1515 1.5y and 6S.

    Maybe I should bust out the $250 for a Castle ESC, but I can't see spending anymore than $120.

    I just ordered a Seaking 180a from OSE. oh well....
    32" Toysport Triton, stepped hull, no flood chamber, 1515 1.5y NEU 1500kv motor, 180a Turnigy SC - running 6S, Aquacraft SV27 - currently running UL1 motor on 4S. Boat has seen 59mph running Feigao 11XL on 6S, 17" Velocity Minicat
  • Hydromaniac
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2007
    • 816

    #2
    I have been running CC since I have started racing boats, I've owned 20-25 CC escs and have had 1 failure which was replaced by Castle in 10 days. I can't say the same for Turnigies. I have tried 4 of them and never got more then 1 Lap. 2 burnt on 1st plug in. I had to file a protest with MY CC company to get the charges reversed as HK would do nothing about it. I am sold on Castles. To me they are well worth the few extra bucks, Plus the tech line is just a phone call away. JMO
    www.rockymountainthunderboats.org

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    • Steven Vaccaro
      Administrator
      • Apr 2007
      • 8718

      #3
      What prop are you running?
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      Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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      • ms71171
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2010
        • 119

        #4
        I usually run a Octura X642, but this time ran a new Prather P225.
        32" Toysport Triton, stepped hull, no flood chamber, 1515 1.5y NEU 1500kv motor, 180a Turnigy SC - running 6S, Aquacraft SV27 - currently running UL1 motor on 4S. Boat has seen 59mph running Feigao 11XL on 6S, 17" Velocity Minicat

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        • Rumdog
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Mar 2009
          • 6453

          #5
          Funny. I've had eight Seaking/Turnigy 180's, and never a problem. In fact, I've never smoked an esc that didn't have water damage. That being ANY brand. I run within the esc's specs. Never at the max ratings. I never use the internal bec either. For me, I'll spend less than half, and run the Seakings.

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          • Flying Scotsman
            Fast Electric Adict!
            • Jun 2007
            • 5190

            #6
            Originally posted by Rumdog
            Funny. I've had eight Seaking/Turnigy 180's, and never a problem. In fact, I've never smoked an esc that didn't have water damage. That being ANY brand. I run within the esc's specs. Never at the max ratings. I never use the internal bec either. For me, I'll spend less than half, and run the Seakings.
            I have destroyed my fair share by being stupid...run all your ecs at least 75% of their stated specs.

            Douggie

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            • Steven Vaccaro
              Administrator
              • Apr 2007
              • 8718

              #7
              Originally posted by ms71171
              I usually run a Octura X642, but this time ran a new Prather P225.

              Keep in mind that's an aggressive setup. Its setup to run 60mph. Most problems can be resolved by running slower. Not always ideal. But it does make coming home from the pond a bit more fun. Running at 45-50 is less problematic and you will also spend less time chasing a flipped over or dead boat.
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              Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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              • ms71171
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2010
                • 119

                #8
                Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
                Keep in mind that's an aggressive setup. Its setup to run 60mph. Most problems can be resolved by running slower. Not always ideal. But it does make coming home from the pond a bit more fun. Running at 45-50 is less problematic and you will also spend less time chasing a flipped over or dead boat.
                What prop would keep me 45-50? How about an Octura M442?
                32" Toysport Triton, stepped hull, no flood chamber, 1515 1.5y NEU 1500kv motor, 180a Turnigy SC - running 6S, Aquacraft SV27 - currently running UL1 motor on 4S. Boat has seen 59mph running Feigao 11XL on 6S, 17" Velocity Minicat

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                • Steven Vaccaro
                  Administrator
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 8718

                  #9
                  The m442 should be easier on the system.
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                  • ms71171
                    Senior Member
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 119

                    #10
                    How about this Graupner? http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=grp-2317.42
                    32" Toysport Triton, stepped hull, no flood chamber, 1515 1.5y NEU 1500kv motor, 180a Turnigy SC - running 6S, Aquacraft SV27 - currently running UL1 motor on 4S. Boat has seen 59mph running Feigao 11XL on 6S, 17" Velocity Minicat

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                    • JMSCARD
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Mar 2010
                      • 3444

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rumdog
                      Funny. I've had eight Seaking/Turnigy 180's, and never a problem. In fact, I've never smoked an esc that didn't have water damage. That being ANY brand. I run within the esc's specs. Never at the max ratings. I never use the internal bec either. For me, I'll spend less than half, and run the Seakings.
                      I currently have 6 turnigy/seaking 180's.... never smoked one ever, in fact never had a problem with one ever.... Are you running a Rxr Pack???? just a thought.... cant remember if when I sold you the boat it had the reciever wire removed or not? just a thought... if you are running a reciever pack make sure its in proper working order.... sounds like the servo operates? hmmm....

                      also I have run 6s with these 1515 1.5y's for soooooooo many runs with 0 issues... and done so with even castle lv120's!!!

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                      • Steven Vaccaro
                        Administrator
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 8718

                        #12
                        I would not run the carbon props at that high of an rpm.
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                        Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                        • BakedMopar
                          No Mo Slipah
                          • Sep 2009
                          • 1679

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Rumdog
                          Funny. I've had eight Seaking/Turnigy 180's, and never a problem. In fact, I've never smoked an esc that didn't have water damage. That being ANY brand. I run within the esc's specs. Never at the max ratings. I never use the internal bec either. For me, I'll spend less than half, and run the Seakings.
                          Didn't you smoke one in the Rico?

                          All esc's will smoke when not ran within it's limits. I agree that the T180's are good esc though. Castle's customer service is second to none for me.
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                          • ms71171
                            Senior Member
                            • Jul 2010
                            • 119

                            #14
                            I bought the Rico for my buddy and yes, it burned up because i got wet. He's got T180 and it's working well.
                            32" Toysport Triton, stepped hull, no flood chamber, 1515 1.5y NEU 1500kv motor, 180a Turnigy SC - running 6S, Aquacraft SV27 - currently running UL1 motor on 4S. Boat has seen 59mph running Feigao 11XL on 6S, 17" Velocity Minicat

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                            • ms71171
                              Senior Member
                              • Jul 2010
                              • 119

                              #15
                              Originally posted by JMSCARD
                              I currently have 6 turnigy/seaking 180's.... never smoked one ever, in fact never had a problem with one ever.... Are you running a Rxr Pack???? just a thought.... cant remember if when I sold you the boat it had the reciever wire removed or not? just a thought... if you are running a reciever pack make sure its in proper working order.... sounds like the servo operates? hmmm....

                              also I have run 6s with these 1515 1.5y's for soooooooo many runs with 0 issues... and done so with even castle lv120's!!!
                              No the receiver wire is not removed on this one. I've trouble shot it as bad by trying another T180. When I turn it on no beeps or anything, but the rudder channel still works.
                              32" Toysport Triton, stepped hull, no flood chamber, 1515 1.5y NEU 1500kv motor, 180a Turnigy SC - running 6S, Aquacraft SV27 - currently running UL1 motor on 4S. Boat has seen 59mph running Feigao 11XL on 6S, 17" Velocity Minicat

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