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Obi112
04-28-2001, 06:26 PM
Anyone on the boards own or try out a Hitec HFX speed control? It seems to me to be a cheap, top-end speed control. Here are some specs on it:

High Frequency (1830 Hz)
Overheating protection
Current limiter
One-touch setup
3 wire setup (12 awg)
4-10 cells, 0.00167 on-resistance
10+ turn motor limit

I am currently looking into buying a new ESC to replace the Explorer II in my B3. If anyone has experience with the HFX or any other feedback, I'd like to hear from you.

Thanks,
Dan C
WhoKnowsWho
04-28-2001, 07:11 PM
Whats the street price on that? I've been looking for some cheapie ESCs too.
Obi112
04-28-2001, 09:10 PM
It's only $65 from Horizon Hobby
WhoKnowsWho
04-29-2001, 10:02 AM
Funny, I think I paid about that much for my Novak 410-M5 way back when... and it has about the same specs as far as I remember too. Still kickin' around too!
Obi112
04-30-2001, 04:36 PM
Looks like no one on the board has one right now, so I'll have to ask this:

If anyone has the March 1998 issue of RCCA, can look in the Product Watch section to tell us what Greg Vogel has to say about the Hitec HFX

Thanks
Roach Racing
05-01-2001, 11:28 AM
I have a couple of them, they are pretty nice for a low price ESC. I switched to a cyclone and as far as I can tell its a little smoother. I race with a guy who is sponsered by Hitec he runs the hfx and wins. I dont think that you can go wrong for the price.

I still run one in my B3 and I have no problems.

Corey

[ 05-01-2001: Message edited by: Roach Racing ]
Obi112
05-01-2001, 04:20 PM
Thanks Corey,

I guess my decision is going to come down to how much I want to spend. If I want to spend less than 80, I'll go with the HFX. If I want to spend upwards of 100, I'll probably go with a Cyclone or Keyence (or maybe a Quantum... depends on how much they are).
Kevin_366
05-01-2001, 09:19 PM
do u think the HFX is better than the novak fusion or the futaba mc330cr?
Nairb
05-02-2001, 12:18 AM
Corey, who is sponsored by Hitec?
Roach Racing
05-02-2001, 11:29 AM
Kevin - I couldnt tell you on that I have never driven a fusion or the futaba one. Sorry

Brian - Jeremy Kopp is sponsered by Hitec. Has been for a while.
Nairb
05-02-2001, 01:43 PM
Oh yeah, Jeremy...