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nascar3
03-15-2003, 10:38 AM
This is for all you twin motor guys. I have a TXT-1 that will be strictly a crawler. What is your suggestions for my motor wiring? All comments and suggestions will be greatly appriciated.
SteveK
03-15-2003, 12:13 PM
Wire the motors in parallel: In series, each motor only gets 1/2 the power of the battery pack, and won't climb well.
I agree with Steve. You get slightly shorter run time but you also get more torque from running the motors parallel.
I rewired my Clodzilla from Parallel to Series and I've hated it since. The runtimes don't matter if you hate it while running it.
ProjectTwin
03-16-2003, 04:55 PM
Parallel
egdinger
03-16-2003, 05:52 PM
i would go for Parallel, if your speed control can handle it.
rusty89
03-16-2003, 10:32 PM
go Parallel and get a esc that can handle it. just check out what the e-maxx can do with a 14 volt system. more speed, power and torq, all in all Parallel = more fun. that is if you can afford it.
muswagon
03-17-2003, 12:52 AM
Parallel = 7.2 volts. Series = 14.4 volts. Parallel = double your batts MAH, series = whatever rating your batts MAH is.
nascar3
03-17-2003, 07:48 AM
Thanks guys for all your input. I had run both in a 4x4 stampede I had built. I did not like the series setup. I was just wondering what everyone else was doing. I run nitro mostly as do my friends. So no one really to talk to for advice when it comes to electrics. I have two 19t monster of touring motors that will be connected to a Novak rooster. I know the rooster is not recommended for dual motor applications. However I have heard many people run them without any problems. So I will give it a try. If it does not work then I will go to the super rooster. Thanks again.