Tips for Buying RC Parts
Group members commonly share ideas for buying their favorite RC parts. This varies from person to person, so do your own research, but know that these are some parts that get mentioned alot by group members.
*The San Diego Argonauts does not endorse any particular local or online seller. Always read reviews on sellers and products and make your own best judgment.
ESC
HobbyWing Quicrun 1060 Brushed ESC
- Fwd Cont. Current /Peak Current/ Resistance 60A/360A/0.001Ω
- 7.4-12V
- Remove jumper to disable brake feature
- Waterproof
HobbyWing Quicrun 860 Brushed ESC
- Fwd. Cont./Peak Current/ Resistance 60A/360A/0.001Ω
- 7.4-12V
- Fan cooled
- Waterproof
- TIP: Set dip switches to “crawler mode” as it works better for scale boats than “boat mode.”
Generic 10A Mini ESC from China
- Fwd. Cont./Peak Current 10A/15A
- 3.7-8.4V
- Already in boat mode
- Note from member’s testing these: Only tested on boats 13″ and under. Would not suggest relying on 10A rating as members have only tested these at 1-2A max.
Generic 20A Mini ESC from China
- Fwd. Cont./Peak Current 10A/15A
- 3.7-8.4V
- Already in boat mode
- Note from member’s testing these: Only tested on boats 13″ and under. Would not suggest relying on 10A rating as members have only tested these at 1-2A max.
MOTORS
540 CRAWLER BRUSHED MOTOR 80T Z-E0001 by RC4WD
- High torque
- Maximum Voltage: 12v
- Available on Amazon
RECEIVER CONTROLLED SWITCHES
