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Nozer · 10-01-2011, 11:26 AM

I have decided to upgrade my electronics step by step, until i get reliable qulity parts all over the bird.
Earlier today i ordered a new motor, a Hyperion HS-3026-1600 that looks promising =)
Next plan is to order a new esc, but i have problems deciding what to get...
I want to get away from cheap unreliable stuff, and get a working gov.

Have been looking at the CC Phoenix ICE 75. It has good specs, and an enormous amount of users. But recently CC have got a lot of problems, but as far as i understand, it´s only regarding the HV series?

On the other hand we have aligns original esc that they ship with the 500ESP, but i guess its not as good as the CC?

Any tips and hints on what to get? The pricerange is up to ~150$, so kotronic and so on is out of the picture.

/Tobbe

Larry227 · 10-01-2011, 01:36 PM

The CC ICE 75 has had very very few issues that I'm aware of. It is by far probably the most popular ESC upgrade for the 500. I've been running one on mine for hundreds of flights with the Hyperion 1600 motor and it works great.

Anyways, the combustible problem that CC is having has been with the HV line of esc's. I wouldn't hesitate to by another LV one.

Santini · 10-01-2011, 05:06 PM

The CC ice75 is a solid esc. The HVs had a issue.

Deet · 10-01-2011, 05:27 PM

The CC is the better choice unless you want to use the Gov feature of an FBL controller. In that case the Align or Hobbywing ESC's are better.

Corvette & Copter Guy · 10-01-2011, 10:29 PM

The LV Castle have had issues as well. Not very many..but it has happened. If you are looking at the ICE 75...buy the ICE 100. Its a few bucks more, you will never need to worry about running that kind of power on the 500, If you go to a bigger bird-your set! If you decide to put a scale fuse-your set! I see no reason to limit your options for a few bucks. Just my 2cents.

pinguin · 10-02-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deet

The CC is the better choice unless you want to use the Gov feature of an FBL controller. In that case the Align or Hobbywing ESC's are better.

I thought Align ESC has problem with governor.

Larry227 · 10-02-2011, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinguin

I thought Align ESC has problem with governor.

The governor in the Align esc is indeed crap. But Deet said "unless you want to use the Gov feature of an FBL controller". He meant that if you go with a FBL unit like the Vbar you can use the Vbar governor with the Align esc which works outstanding.

Not all FBL units have governors for electric though so it wouldn't work with say a 3G.

Wh1teAfr1can · 10-02-2011, 09:29 AM

+1 on Ice 75 just don't follow the tool tip on gov gain 25 or medium is way to high for a 500 you will have all kinds of tail problems low (15) to 18 is preferable

Larry227 · 10-02-2011, 09:48 AM

And if you do go with a CC ICE esc make sure you do the throttle claibration when you install it.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF7VTrs_hsI&list=FLm_uXUU3mLrmhjlgKmWtXJA& index=22[/ame]

Deet · 10-02-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry227

Not all FBL units have governors for electric though so it wouldn't work with say a 3G.

It will work with the 3Gx, and BeastX is rumoured to have a Gov on the way.

T/CHunter2009 · 10-02-2011, 07:32 PM

C.C ICE 75

Using with a flybared ESP. Gov mode is awesome.

MolokaiBoy · 10-07-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

The CC ICE 75 has had very very few issues that I'm aware of. It is by far probably the most popular ESC upgrade for the 500.

+1

I agree, mine has been terrific. And I love the data logging capabilities too.

Aloha,
Les

10-01-2011, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nozer Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Best "mid-priced" esc? I have decided to upgrade my electronics step by step, until i get reliable qulity parts all over the bird. Earlier today i ordered a new motor, a Hyperion HS-3026-1600 that looks promising =) Next plan is to order a new esc, but i have problems deciding what to get... I want to get away from cheap unreliable stuff, and get a working gov. Have been looking at the CC Phoenix ICE 75. It has good specs, and an enormous amount of users. But recently CC have got a lot of problems, but as far as i understand, it´s only regarding the HV series? On the other hand we have aligns original esc that they ship with the 500ESP, but i guess its not as good as the CC? Any tips and hints on what to get? The pricerange is up to ~150$, so kotronic and so on is out of the picture. /Tobbe __________________ CopterX 500SE V2 \| BeastX v3 + RJX head \| CC ICE75 + Hyperion HS 3026-1600Kv \| JR DSX7 2.4Ghz EX helis: Trex450SE \| HBK2(blinged) \| Dragonfly FP \| Raptor 50SE

10-01-2011, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	The CC ICE 75 has had very very few issues that I'm aware of. It is by far probably the most popular ESC upgrade for the 500. I've been running one on mine for hundreds of flights with the Hyperion 1600 motor and it works great. Anyways, the combustible problem that CC is having has been with the HV line of esc's. I wouldn't hesitate to by another LV one. __________________ Trex 700 Pro DFC - Compass 6HV - Vcontrol - Neo #nodroneshere - 104

10-01-2011, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Santini Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	The CC ice75 is a solid esc. The HVs had a issue. __________________ "The Great Santini" Futaba 8FHGS; Logo 600 3D FBL:, 4035-500, 12T, 12S, Jive80+HV, Futaba 6203SB, Fullsize V-Bar 5.1pro (Vergnugenstabi), BLS 451+251; Align 500esp: TracX FBL, 14T, ICE75, Beastx v3

10-01-2011, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deet Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2009	The CC is the better choice unless you want to use the Gov feature of an FBL controller. In that case the Align or Hobbywing ESC's are better. __________________ Dave Goblin 500, Vbar, BLS153, BLS251, Kontronic Jive & Piro MutliWiiCopter Scarab Stealth Armour,Scarab Stealth Reconn V3, Scarab TriiKopta, Scarab Octa, Scarab Vampire

10-01-2011, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Corvette & Copter Guy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Goodview,MN.	The LV Castle have had issues as well. Not very many..but it has happened. If you are looking at the ICE 75...buy the ICE 100. Its a few bucks more, you will never need to worry about running that kind of power on the 500, If you go to a bigger bird-your set! If you decide to put a scale fuse-your set! I see no reason to limit your options for a few bucks. Just my 2cents. __________________ LOGO 200, DIABOLO 550, DIABOLO 800, SOXOS 7.1 VCONTROLNEOTRIBUNUSMKSVTXDPL8 W/BUMP CONTROLMEANWELL

10-02-2011, 09:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wh1teAfr1can Registered Users Join Date: May 2011	+1 on Ice 75 just don't follow the tool tip on gov gain 25 or medium is way to high for a 500 you will have all kinds of tail problems low (15) to 18 is preferable __________________ Richard Zappe Team Kontronik USA PeakAircraft

10-02-2011, 09:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	And if you do go with a CC ICE esc make sure you do the throttle claibration when you install it. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF7VTrs_hsI&list=FLm_uXUU3mLrmhjlgKmWtXJA& index=22[/ame] __________________ Trex 700 Pro DFC - Compass 6HV - Vcontrol - Neo #nodroneshere - 104

10-02-2011, 07:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
T/CHunter2009 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	C.C ICE 75 Using with a flybared ESP. Gov mode is awesome. __________________ TBS Discovery / Nemesis 240 / Park Zone Sport Cub / Taranis X9D / Black Pearl 7' FPV Monitor / iCharger 206-B / Sony 2.8 FPV camera / GoPro Hero 3 Silver +

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