Download DeWalt DC305-XE Specifications

so choosing the best for your needs is somewhat tricky sometimes. In general, try to avoid cheap
6 cell shotgun or stick packs form Ebay, as these are assembled using thin tin strips to join the
cells. Good quality brands are IB, EP and ENER-G, though there are many others. It is important
not to overheat any battery, or to miss-treat it, as this can lead to ruptured cells or blown endcaps. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when building packs from scratch or adding cells to
packs. 7cell side by side packs are best to achieve a good fit in the battery compartments, and
for maximum speed.
BL E-Revo
CastleCreations themselves do not recommend using nimh batteries with the MMM esc as they
cannot provide adequate current to meet the demands of the motor, yet at present Traxxas
supply the BL E-Revo with a pair of 3300mah packs; go figure. These or better quality nimh
packs will be sufficient for about 30mph on the stock 18/65 gearing- do not attempt to excede
this figure as esc damage may occur; you have been warned.
13.
Titan & NeuCastle motors
E-Revo
Older titans seemed to be more resilient to 16.8v use compared to newer titans, though this
could just be a matter of perception; more internet users = more reports of failures. At any rate,
it is important to use 19-23 turn motors with the E-revo and EVX & EVX2 escs on 14.4 to 16.8v.
Using 12 turn motors on Emaxx voltages will result in burnt out motors and escs. There are
various upgrades to look at when choosing new brushed motors for the Emaxx, from the $3.50
drill motors all the way up to expensive 19turn racing motors that need rebuilding after every
run- the cheaper options tend to be more hardy and last a lot longer, and still give impressive
results. KershawDesigns offers more options in the shape of larger motors, such as the 650, 700
HO and 970 sized motors, some requiring a custom motor mount and pinions in order to fit on
the E-revo transmission. Performance gains vary, but weight gain definitely increases with the
larger motors, and run time drops.
BL E-Revo
The BL E-Revo uses the brilliant NeuCastle 1515 1y 2200kv motor, based on the original Neu
design of the same specification. The motors are made under license to the same spec as the
original Neus, but there are various subtle differences that make them much better suited to use
in ground based vehicles. The endbells are screwed in place & sealed to prevent the ingress of
dirt and dust & to increase durability. The wires are no longer extensions of the windings from
inside the motor, instead they are very flexible 10guage wires that can be shortened as required.
The motor shaft comes with a large flat spot as standard to make attaching a pinion much easier
( though a drop of blue threadloc is always recommended ), and there is a shield inside the front
endbell to prevent mounting screws that are too long from damaging the coating on the
windings; screws no longer than 8-10mm are suggested, trim as required. To protect the motor
wires, it is best to install the motor with the wires facing either downwards or off to one side, but
not directly upwards- in the event you roll or flip the truck without it's shell on you would
otherwise damage or strip the insulation from the soft wires. If you are looking for more runtime
and cooler temps, it is a good idea to look at the NeuCastle 1518 1y 1800kv motor. This is
slightly longer and a lower kv rating compared to the stock 1515 motor, meaning that when used
with the same voltage and gearing it will result in a lower wheel speed and lower temperatures
due to less current draw. When paired with 6s lipo and suitable gearing the 1518 motor makes
for a very potent setup with outstanding torque, lower running temps & longer runtimes- a great
motor for speeds in the 40-50mph region, and also for heavier trucks with a lot of after-market
aluminium parts and/ or large & heavy tires. You will need to dremel a small amount of material
from the rear shock-tower mount to allow room for the longer motor, but it is very minimal &
wont harm the truck's durability.
14. V-twin concept
It’s actually remarkably simple really. All that is required is a pair of Traxxas VXL systems, a
servo Y-harness, and 2 ounces of common sense & initiative. Bolt both motors to the
transmission, and connect the escs to the receiver (rx) throttle channel via the servo Y-harness.
Then, programme the two escs at the same time to your radio, and that’s it. The only difference
here compared to the E-maxx V-twin is that one motor is reversed; simply switch any two of the