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Title: Mtroics Speed Controllers
Post by: Pat-K on October 18, 2024, 11:18:04 am

Hi Guys


Going through a stage where I am buying quite a lot of speed controllers and tend to like the Mtronic's product, problem is they are a bit expensive, the company charges the earth in postage (and only sends 2nd class)  and is not particularly quick  at dispatch.


Wondered if anyone knows of an alternate reliable supplier that charges reasonable rates - I am currently looking to buy 8 and the cost is ridiculous.


Any help would be appreciated




Pat




 

Title: Re: Mtroics Speed Controllers
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on October 18, 2024, 05:29:51 pm

Cornwall Model boats is where I often purchase Mtroniks ESCs if I need one.
Harbor Models in the USA.
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Title: Re: Mtroics Speed Controllers
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 18, 2024, 06:21:25 pm

I assume you have checked out Component Shop?

https://www.componentshop.co.uk/

Some people go down the cheap Chinese ESC route but the results can be  variable to say the least with unrealistic continuous current capacity figures being quoted and no after sales service.

As always, buyer beware! Mtronics and Component Shop are reputable suppliers with good after sales service. You get what you pay for.

Colin

Title: Re: Mtroics Speed Controllers
Post by: bikerdude999 on October 18, 2024, 07:07:58 pm

I just got a couple of Mtroniks ESCs from hobbies.co.uk I ordered Sunday and they arrived Thursday.

Title: Re: Mtroics Speed Controllers
Post by: Fred Ellis on October 19, 2024, 05:11:26 pm

Hi
Myself I can not get on with Mtronics ESC, so I now only use Hobbywing 10/60, yes I know that they are on the expenses side at £22.49 from Howes, but I have never burnt one out so far

Title: Re: Mtroics Speed Controllers
Post by: Fastfaz on October 19, 2024, 06:43:53 pm

 Mtronics ESC's will operate 100% in either direction ( you need this on a Tug if you are towing/competing ) so I like them but obviously it is a personal choice. I found the 1060's which are designed for RC cars absolutely rubbish (just saying). For my next project which is twin screw I am going to try Component shop's P94 as I have always found their help and advice spot on. I really wish Mike Stothers would start making FR40's again, without question the best ESC's I have used and so easy to wire in and, importantly, understand.
      Regards everyone,
                 Cheers, Pete.  :-)) :-)) :-)) [size=78%] [/size]

Title: Re: Mtroics Speed Controllers
Post by: Steve Dean on October 19, 2024, 09:35:08 pm

I would recommend Howes Models in Kidlington near Oxford. Web site at www.howesmodels.co.uk. Tele: 01865 848000.
They usually have large stocks and send the day you order.
Like everything in life, different folks like different ESC's (the Marmite analogy). All I can say is that I have built many scale models which have been seen at shows all over the UK and I've never had an Mtronics controller fail. Also they are doddle to set up. What's not to like!
Best regards
Steve Dean.