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Old 03-27-2012, 07:57 PM
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Default What motor control?

Hi, I have ordered two motors for track drive on cat330b, they are 12v dc, 15rpm, no load 80ma,stall 600ma, 250n*cm torque (354 oz in.) I need help on deciding what to buy for a controller, would like to purchase one dual motor control. I don't have a clue when it comes to electronics. I have been reading about the sabretooth on the forum, but again don't know what I need.
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Old 03-27-2012, 08:03 PM
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Whats size and weight is your cat? Sounds like the Sabetooth is going to be the one for you......the 2x12rc
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Old 03-27-2012, 08:36 PM
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Thanks for the reply, I am building 1:14 scale, as far as weight don't know yet, but I will be building out of steel, so may be fairly heavy.
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Old 03-28-2012, 04:18 AM
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I use the 2x12 Sabertooth speed controls and they work very well! Depending on your sprocket size and voltage you may find those motors to be really slow. I run 17rpm motors on 12 volts with fairly large sprockets and it's kinda like watching paint dry sometimes. They will have more than enough power though!

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Old 03-28-2012, 10:22 AM
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The Servonaut M220 is also a very good ESC for tracked machinery.
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