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[boman]

I am running in my Tug, Twin Screw, a silver can Tamiya Motor. With a Planatery Gearbox, modified to fit. Runing a 5-1 reduction. 6 volt power supply. And running a 45mm prop.
My question is, I have been trialling a couple of Car type ESC, which I am not happy with. Due to the brake function between forwards and reverse.
In your best Knowledge, what ESC would you run? Also, would this ESC be suitable for a future repower of a 55T motor?
Also the Transmitter is a Fm unit.
 
Many thanks.

[Martin (Admin)]

Mtroniks & ACTion Electronics ESC are highly favoured on here, MicroGyros are have a good reputation. Edit. Also Electronize.

Are you able to 'program out' the brake feature on your current controllers?

http://www.mtroniks.net/

http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/

http://www.microgyros.com/

http://www.electronize.co.uk/model_electronics_frames.htm

[boman]

The ESC are unable to have the brake function programmed out.
Thanks for the links, I have had a look  at most of those before. I just lack the Knowledge of what ESC would be best suited for the job. RE: Current load, Draw, etc.

[Martin (Admin)]

 
this might help..  http://www.alphalanding.com/rc-track/rs_540rhsh.pdf

[RAAArtyGunner]

this might help..  http://www.alphalanding.com/rc-track/rs_540rhsh.pdf

That's a good reference, but is there any way to actually tell if your ubiquitous 'can' motor is indeed one of these,
 
namely a Mabuchi and if so, which one?

[malcolmfrary]

Boat people, particularly scale boaters, dont care about the turns of a motor.  Buggy people generally use a common supply voltage and offer a similar load, so a non technical way of rating motors is good for them.  As there is just so much room in a motor can for wire, if you want thicker wire to increase current, and thus power, there is room for fewer turns.  Competition gear is generally less than 20T, so I would guess that 55T would use a lot less current for a given voltage, probably running slower, but able to drive a 45mm prop direct without the gearbox.  If looking for a replacement motor I would be looking for a 545 type motor.  These have 5 poles rather than 3 and generally better characteristics for scale boats.
In all probability, any ESC with a real world continuous rating over 15A would be suitable.

[boman]

Thank you all, for the replies. There is some great information out there.
What are http://www.mtroniks.net/ Like to deal with? Is there payment secure? Any negatives?
The reason for asking, is I have had my Credit Card HAcked when Buying off a supplier from here. Do not want it to happen again..

[john s 2]

Ive had no problems with mtroniks but i am uk based. Look on there website for pretested controllers as they are cheaper. They are pnp free but not sure in your case. John.