Re: speed controllers [TANKS]

["Aahz." <ErickKilmer-at-comcast.net>]

Gary Warren wrote:
> Aahz..
>
> Take a hard look at the Victor 885's, They can take 120 Amps 
> continuous, where the 883 is only rated at 60A. I use them in my 
> combat bot, and have never smoked one. I am using 2 per motor on 
> Magmotor S28-150's which pull almost 400A at stall. They are a little 
> more money than the 883, but worth it in my book. I have been using 
> the Victor speed controllers in all my bots since 2001, and have had 
> very good luck with them. I have had a few problems, but they were 
> mostly self inflicted.
>
> Gary

    That makes me feel better, two Victor 885's is still cheaper than 
one high end Vantec. Mostly I'm worried because I know this tank is 
going to weigh a ton and need some real power to move it at any 
reasonable rate. I can't go half way and expect not to let the magic 
smoke out of things. Right now, without the batteries or any sort 
electronics or paintball equipment it weighs 150 lbs.

Aahz.