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Choosing a Brushless Setup for 1.9 Scale Trucks

Over the last few years, brushless systems have become the only thing I have been installing in my scale trucks. The power and reliability has always been my attraction to them but the advancement of the ESC programming to make these systems nearly as smooth as brushed setups has pushed everything over the top.

Below are my preferred motor and ESC combinations that I have been using in all of my 1.9 Scale trucks (SCX10-II, SCX10-III, VS4-10 Pro, VS4-10 Ultra, Wraith 1.9, Element Enduro, Traxxas TRX4, etc). I run these systems on 3s and 4s Lipo (although it should be noted that 4s is not recommended on a Tekin 3100kv ROC412). Most of my suggestions will guide you between the 2700-3100kv range for the motors, I feel like this is a sweet spot for me. These motors will have good low speed control but will still be able to spin up the tires to blast down the trail when you see that opportunity to open it up!

Motor Options:

Option 1 - Holmes Puller Pro 540 2700KV:  HH - https://bit.ly/3cayMAj Amain - https://bit.ly/3eEkSaD

Option 2 - Tekin ROC412 3100KV: https://bit.ly/2zFWmrb

ESC Options:

Option 1 - Castle Mamba X: https://bit.ly/2yRwnMU

Option 2 - Tekin RX4: https://bit.ly/2zL4LcJ

Other Options:

Hobbywing Axe 540: https://bit.ly/3foZ5nS

The Axe system is not a system I personally prefer to run. I feel like the startup is too weak, the overall torque is much less than the competing systems, and I do not like the self modulating power that this system incorporates. However that doesn’t make this a low quality system, it’s just not one that I like the feel of driving. You may still enjoy it.

Castle Slate System: https://bit.ly/3e5RAC8

The Slate motors in combination with the Mamba X is a good choice but again I feel that these 1406 motors are a little soft on torque. The start up is fairly smooth but that is part of the reason for the softer torque as well. The Mamba X ESC is one of the best and really packs in some great features. These are also one of the best priced combos available.

Choosing your Axial Capra Electronics - Cheap and Best Options

Choosing your electronics can be a tricky subject especially for an all new kit. This time we go over several choices for your Axial Capra to give you budget friendly options as well as top of the line choices!

Motors:

Brushed - Holmes Crawlmaster Sealed Can 16t (35t equivalent): http://bit.ly/3273INa

Brushless Option 1 - Holmes Puller Pro 540 2700KV: http://bit.ly/2Eyyyo6

Brushless Option 2 - Holmes Puller Pro 540 Stubby 2700KV: http://bit.ly/323Um4T

ESC

Brushed Option 1 - Hobbywing 1080: http://bit.ly/2OK9tN9

Brushed Option 2 - Tekin BXR: http://bit.ly/2MwzNrd

Brushless Option 1 - Tekin RX4: http://bit.ly/2MsrgFx

Brushless Option 2 - Castle Mamba X: http://bit.ly/2HDVncb

Steering Servos

Option 1 - EcoPower 120T: http://bit.ly/2WKoM9A

Option 2 - Spektrum S6390: http://bit.ly/2ISdGdV

Option 3 - Futaba S9177SV: http://bit.ly/2pWwyl3

Micro Servo (Dig)

Option 1 - Spektrum SX107: http://bit.ly/2Ozl6WX

Servo Extension: http://bit.ly/2IEHzxZ

Optional Servo Horn Parts for other servos: http://bit.ly/2VsuvBb

BEC & Accessories

External BEC: http://bit.ly/2pbNjs1

BEC Bypass Adapter: http://bit.ly/2AUHQJ1

Radio Gear

Futaba 4PM: http://bit.ly/311QRdJ

Futaba R2106GF RX: http://bit.ly/2VsuPjn

Batteries:

Dynamite 2s Hardcase: http://bit.ly/2AZRytC

Gens Ace 3s LiHV: http://bit.ly/2MpLpfw