MHZ Gecko setup

[damfurst]

Good you got it out.

[Flyin Okie]

Am looking to the electronics segment of this and an wondering whether it would be better to go 2S or 3S? I know the 3S should draw less amps, and the battery would weigh a bit more, but am unsure beyond that or the ESC. Am looking at the Loepard 2845 motor in 2230kv for 2S or 3300kv for 3S. Also looking to the Octura X427 and maybe X430 for starts in props.

[damfurst]

With the motor's that you've chosen I would run the 2230kv motor on 3s and the 3300kv on 2s. They both come out at about 24,500 rpm unloaded that way. Also, I have a 3300kv motor in mine and 2s is plenty. On 3s it is an uncontrollable rocket. It all depends what you want to do. As far as props go either one will work fine with more torque roll from the X430. Also be sure a sharpen and balance either one to tone down the torque roll.

[Flyin Okie]

Ugh, you are right on the kV/voltage. Can't tell you how many times I've caught myself making that same error.
May just go the 3300kv route as I can use the 2S in my RR2 also.

[Rich]

Here is my gecko setup.
3900 kv, 2s, I run 3s sometimes but its too much for this hull. 47mph top speed if I can keep it in the water with 3s

[Flyin Okie]

An looking at the Seaking ESC's, would the 60 and be enough?

[Rich]

If you can fit the 60 in go for it, I run the 35 amp which is all you need for2s, 3s you need more