Fightercat HV 16S/300A esc

[RaceMechaniX]

Guys,

I tested one of Ben's new 16S/300A speedo's last weekend in several known set-ups including a AM conquest and a DF33. In short, the speedo worked excellently. The Fightercat program box is great and easy to use pond side tool for changing options. I ran the esc on 4S, 6S, 8S and 10S all in 2P configurations. Currents ranged from 172A to 275A continous for a little over a minute and a half to simulate a heat race with some letting off in the turns. This is also the practical limit for my 5000mAh packs. The esc I was using had twin cooling plates top and bottom which worked well in keeping the FETS cool. The caps were on the warm side, but no bulging or signs of over-stress.

The motors I used included a 1515 1y Castle, a Neu 1521 1.5D, a Neu 1527 1D, a castle 2028 and a Neu 2215 1.5Y. Motor temps were all withing normal ranges considering the heavy loads.

I would recommend this controller to users looking for a good HV set-up. I am very pleased.

Tyler

[LarrysDrifter]

Great review, Tyler, thanks. I was considering on of these or the 400amp version for my big Sniper with a 2028 on 10s2p.

[Punisher 67]

I just recieved mine Tyler and it is a beast - the Schulze 40/160 which will tolerate 250+ amps have 30Fets for power handling , Bens controler comes with 48Fets . This unit should be able to handle 400A +

[RaceMechaniX]

You guys will be happy with the performance. I would recommend HD connectors and potentially extra caps if running long wires or pulling extreme amps.

TG

[Make-a-Wake]

Are these custom built by Fightercat?

Are they easy to use?

[LarrysDrifter]

I think he has them built to his specs. Programming looks to be easy...a usb by computer or a field programmer. I hope they like water unlike the Swordfish speedos as things happen sometimes. Might post my NIB SF240 for sale to get one of these.

[6BOOST]

Great review Tyler, I'm glad to hear things went well for you and you liked the speedy.

I have 7 of these units for my various projects (as well as a heap of his other sizes), I used one on 12s in my genesis on the weekend, the temps after a thrashing were under 100F, I'd say we were only pulling somewhere around 100 amps tho lol. I would highly recommend the programming box to everyone, they are very simple to use, just make sure you follow the instructions, have the speedy plugged into the motor AND the battery packs, and if you have a smaller model with built in bec do NOT use an RX pack on the programming box or you may short something. Other than that they are exceptionally nicely built for the money, internally and externally and the dual cooling blocks is a nice addition.

Now waiting on his 12s/400 to come out for some 12s saw projects for next year to go with the 24s/200's for my 2 big cats.

6BOOST

[6BOOST]

Oh, and he has some killer caps available to go with these for crazy amp draw setups :

http://fightercatracing.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=36&Itemid=1

[RaceMechaniX]

Guys,

These are super easy to use and I believe they come just as he sent it to me. The programming box is straight forward and a no brainer. A++

Tyler

[ManuelW]

Hello Tyler,

thanks for the nice review about the ESC. Actually some pictures would be nice as well, I've seen the specs on the homepage but would like to know how big it looks compared to known components as motors or hulls.

Best regards,
Manuel

[6BOOST]

Ask and ye shal receive, here it is next to a LMT3080. I know the sticker says 200A, but they are the same size, I am waiting on my 300's to arrive, The esc is 57mm wide, 175mm long from motor bullet outputs to end of caps, and 20mm thick with twin cooling blocks like the 300 comes with standard.

6BOOST

[RaceMechaniX]

Manuel,

I will take some pics when return home, but I think Kyle is spot on.

Also see my post about the Neu/Schulzes working too. Seems like the esc God's are smiling for the moment.

Tyler

[RaceMechaniX]

Manuel,

I will take some pics when return home, but I think Kyle is spot on.

Also see my post about the Neu/Schulzes working too. Seems like the esc God's are smiling for the moment.

Tyler

[Punisher 67]

Manuel here is another representation next to a Neu 1515 , I would like some 300amp decals when they are available also .

I have the 16/170 in a 32 pound - 3080/11 powered 57" mono and that controler is only half of this one - physicaly the same size just a single board , this is a dual board back to back

[MarkF]

As some of you know I have been abusing these controllers as well on 16s, 20s and 24s and so far they are working great. I am also looking forward to getting back into the 10 cell saw mono game. You wont be alone for much longer Tyler.

Mark