I need help! Im doing my first build and i have no idea what to buy!

General Discussion
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so 10c per battery and 20c together or 10c/20c per battery? do they add when put in series?

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You can use either a 10C or 20C pack. 20C preferably.

You can go for higher discharge rates but itā€™s not really needed IMO.

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does zippy or turnigy make better quality batteries in your experience?

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They both work well. I didnā€™t notice much difference in quality between the two. I like the cheaper one.

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there are also higher grade lipos made by companies like sky. would you recommend upgrading the better lipos?

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also what specs do i need in an esc? What escā€™s do you recommend?

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with all the help im getting, im going to have one heck of a board.

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TorqueBoards ESC from

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Or VESC from Enertion.com

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haha never mind you already answered this. So im looking for a 100a- 150a esc but there are so many options. i need help finding one that will last and be able to be programmed with shut offs and throttle caps.

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VESC is better IMO but they will both work well.

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No just get Zippy or Turnigy

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if i want to go dual motors im going to have to get a cheaper esc. are the any similiar escā€™s with cheaper price tags? if not i can just add motors later.

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http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__38782__TURNIGY_K_Force_120A_HV_OPTO_V2_5_12S_Brushless_ESC.html

I saw a guy using this esc online. would this work?

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Thatā€™s a helicopter ESC and may function differently. You might not be able to get it to work that way. I havenā€™t seen anyone test it nor am I sure if it would work for your application.

You would have to get a 6S ESC if you are looking for something cheaper.

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i think im gonna go with the vesc and (

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/_59056__Turnigy_5000mAh_6S_20C_Lipo_Pack_AR_Warehouse.html

) for my batteries

and i will propally go with the tacon bigfoot or a turnigy motor, but most likely tacon bigfoot

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now what transmitter and reciever should i use?

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http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31671__HobbyKing_174_8482_HK_GT2B_3CH_2_4GHz_Transmitter_and_Receiver_w_Rechargable_Li_ion_Battery.html

ive seen people use this 1

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If you have to go cheap in escs just make sure you stick with 1/8 or 1/5 scale car escs. Helicopter, boat and airplane arenā€™t going to work and may end up hurting you.

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You can use the GT2B from HobbyKing and/or Amazon.com sells them.

You could probably place it in a smaller controller -> http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:922378