Team Orr

**harry hills** · 2nd March 2012, 21:38

good, simple robot you're gonna have there methinks
try squezing a few pennys out your perants, i got most of my media stuff paid for like that (which was eventualy cobbled into ants)
those escs should be fine

**team_orr** · 2nd March 2012, 21:53

Thanks Fella's, i will probably end up getting those ESC's then. What should i use to control the Weapon motors? I was thinking a simple Bang Bang style switch hooked up to both motors, i dont really need variable control for that, but if anybody else has a idea feel free to throw them out there. Im also in need of some Pulleys/Belts, does anyone know where i can get some for a reasonable price? Thanks again.

**plargen** · 2nd March 2012, 22:05

could use 1 of these to turn a 50a car relay on http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLDERLESS-RC ... 786wt_1270 or a really cheap ESC to activate the relay http://www.giantcod.co.uk/speed-control ... 05435.html

**jonny** · 2nd March 2012, 23:02

Escs and relays don't mix well, and that's a brushless esc. Also that rc switch is pretty rubbish, go for a turnigy rc switch.

**plargen** · 3rd March 2012, 09:22

oh sorry thought it was a brushed 1 ... didn't really read the description

**jonny** · 3rd March 2012, 09:28

to elaborate on my previous point, escs work by turning on and off very quickly. this ends up in the relay welding shut. A turnigy rc switch and a large relay should do fine,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Turnigy-Re ... 188wt_1114

**team_orr** · 3rd March 2012, 16:59

Thanks for the info Jonny.

Also contrary to my previous statement it appears my parents are prepared to shell out a bit more money after i did so well in my maths GCSE :wink: So my question to you is this: Which reliable ESC should i go for? The cheap Hong Kong ones look tempting but if a Sabertooth or similar is available then that would be better, preferably under or around Â£60. Anyone got a recommendation/supplier?
Thanks again