most Reliable ESC

[dasboata]

Who make the most reliable speed control ? thanks Chris

[PowerDemon]

I have heard good things about Swordfish. They are reasonably priced as well. But if you want true reliability go with MGM their costumer support is unparalleled in the world of ESCs. But MGM ESCs are very expensive but you get what you pay for. Just my 2 cents. Hope this helps!

[MarkF]

The answer to your question Chris is simple. Nobody. But there are controllers that work better than others but you need to let us know how many cells you want to run and how hard are you planning to be on it. Don't want to recommend an $800. mgm for a spec boat.

Mark

[tlandauer]

Chris, that is a loaded question! I can't resist to "de-tongue" abit
It all depends what is your set up and what kind of purpose the set up will serve.
If you are running sport with no more than 6s, a Seaking 180A ESC would be a good choice particularly the V2. I have had good experience with them, a Swordfish 220Pro+ 6s is good too, but my experience with this is still short so I would not be able to say how reliable in the long run it will be, but it worked really well on my rigger. That is a 4s with a 2460kv (TP motor) with a H7 you did for me.
MGM is top notch but expensive and if you are after record runs and reliability with good customer support, then yes.
I like my Shulze but it is no longer available :-(
Just my $. 02

[dasboata]

I have heard good things about Swordfish. They are reasonably priced as well. But if you want true reliability go with MGM their costumer support is unparalleled in the world of ESCs. But MGM ESCs are very expensive but you get what you pay for. Just my 2 cents. Hope this helps!

Just a play boat my mean machine. I have read my good things about the fish ! thanks chris

The answer to your question Chris is simple. Nobody. But there are controllers that work better than others but you need to let us know how many cells you want to run and how hard are you planning to be on it. Don't want to recommend an $800. mgm for a spec boat. Going to run 4 or 5s Mark.. I am not spending $800 LOL..it's just a play boat ,, thanks Chris

Mark

Chris, that is a loaded question! I can't resist to "de-tongue" abit
It all depends what is your set up and what kind of purpose the set up will serve.
If you are running sport with no more than 6s, a Seaking 180A ESC would be a good choice particularly the V2. I have had good experience with them, a Swordfish 220Pro+ 6s is good too, but my experience with this is still short so I would not be able to say how reliable in the long run it will be, but it worked really well on my rigger. That is a 4s with a 2460kv (TP motor) with a H7 you did for me.
MGM is top notch but expensive and if you are after record runs and reliability with good customer support, then yes.
I like my Shulze but it is no longer available :-(
Just my $. 02

I am having a problem with the boat cutting out not sure if it is the motor or my 180 Seaking. I am thinking it is the motor so I am going to get the TP, and try that 1st thanks Chris

[T.S.Davis]

I've found my Seaking 180's to be the most idiot proof. It just works for me.

As Mark mentioned, you'll get more info if you tell these guys what you want to run. If you're building a 10s setup a Seaking wont get you there.

[dasboata]

I've found my Seaking 180's to be the most idiot proof. It just works for me.

As Mark mentioned, you'll get more info if you tell these guys what you want to run. If you're building a 10s setup a Seaking wont get you there.

Is there anyway to check the ESC out under load out of the boat ? Thinking about building something with a airplane prop ?

[T.S.Davis]

Do you have the programing box? Could be the LVC set to a particular cell count instead of auto detect. Grasping at straws.

My 120 can be finicky if I get to close to the 120 mark but the 180's have been spot on.

What about a signal issue? Have you tried it with different RX's?

[MarkF]

I ran 180s in my 6s 102 mph cat so don't see the controller as the problem unless it's damaged internally. The obvious thing to check is the caps going bad.(slightly swollen) The other thing is your batteries are bad. They should not have puffed so easy unless you forgot to charge them and they ran down to low.
I have an old outrunner motor that I can mount to the bench and run different airplane props for testing controllers but mostly for breaking in new batteries.

Mark

[T.S.Davis]

I killed a 2s pack by believing I had a charged 2 packs to run in series. Only to find I had charged only one of the two. One pack is fine and the other is wrecked.

[dasboata]

Do you have the programing box? Could be the LVC set to a particular cell count instead of auto detect. Grasping at straws.

My 120 can be finicky if I get to close to the 120 mark but the 180's have been spot on. I do I have the LVC disabled I am going to make a test stand and try a airplane prop, I tryed using the 5 cell count and also the auto detect same with both ??? thanks Chris

What about a signal issue? Have you tried it with different RX's?

I am using a old 75 MHZ ,, and the rudder stillworks ??thanks chris

I ran 180s in my 6s 102 mph cat so don't see the controller as the problem unless it's damaged internally. The obvious thing to check is the caps going bad.(slightly swollen) The other thing is your batteries are bad. They should not have puffed so easy unless you forgot to charge them and they ran down to low.
I have an old outrunner motor that I can mount to the bench and run different airplane props for testing controllers but mostly for breaking in new batteries.

Mark

My Batteries came out puffed . I discharged them down to store voltage and the puffing whent away, I do undestand that is not right I just hate to throw them away LOL. Do you know what air prop to start with on my set up and what is the shart size as I want to get going on this thanks chris

[jkr]

For your case as i saw in the other thread is the one you already use (seaking 180a).

[Fluid]

?... Thinking about building something with a airplane prop ?

Chris, I've built a number of airboat over the years, tell us the details of what you are looking to build.




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[dasboata]

Chris, I've built a number of airboat over the years, tell us the details of what you are looking to build.
I had some uncut AM strut material I like to keep on hand The struts have 4 strut needle bearings I think I shouls star with a 6" airplane prop suggestions on diameter and pitch welcome I\thanks Chris



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Jay I will post some pics of what I started today airboat is a good idea

[jkr]

What is this in the photos?
Test bench?