torn between the volcano, blackout and stampede, brushless or brushed?? any help would be great
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All of the vehicles listed are great RC's, however, it comes down to how fast you would like to go for how much money. The Volcano and Blackout (Brushed & Brushless) are both affordable and fast vehicles. The Stampede is a superior vehicle but it also costs twice as much. In our opinion the Redcat vehicles are the best value for the product received.
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I say brushless they have more power and have great take off power with the right esc and battery (I advise lipid battery) I've had my volcano epx pro for about 2 weeks and I'm impressed by it factory but I already upgraded my motor, esc and my gears and I can say mine runs about 65mph and I love it Great beginner rc
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I have a Volcano with about 10 hours of fun so far. Only buy a 4 wheel drive and brushless. The 4 wheel is spectacular and brushless is much faster as well as sealed component. The Volcano now comes with a 3500 Lipo battery and charger. I have NO complaints about this vehicle and the more I drive it the more fun I have. I added a 5600 Lipo battery and yesterday I got over an hour drive time at the beach. The factory charger looks cheap but works fine and shuts off automatically. Make sure you have controller backup batteries, it could be frustrating to start your fun just to find out the controller batteries aren't operational (<1.3-1.4v is questionable). Get a voltmeter. Good luck. I have a Volcano with about 10 hours of fun so far. Only buy a 4 wheel drive and brushless. The 4 wheel is spectacular and brushless is much faster as well as sealed component. The Volcano now comes with a 3500 Lipo battery and charger. I have NO complaints about this vehicle and the more I drive it the more fun I have. I added a 5600 Lipo battery and yesterday I got over an hour drive time at the beach. The factory charger looks cheap but works fine and shuts off automatically. Make sure you have controller backup batteries, it could be frustrating to start your fun just to find out the... » Read More I have a Volcano with about 10 hours of fun so far. Only buy a 4 wheel drive and brushless. The 4 wheel is spectacular and brushless is much faster as well as sealed component. The Volcano now comes with a 3500 Lipo battery and charger. I have NO complaints about this vehicle and the more I drive it the more fun I have. I added a 5600 Lipo battery and yesterday I got over an hour drive time at the beach. The factory charger looks cheap but works fine and shuts off automatically. Make sure you have controller backup batteries, it could be frustrating to start your fun just to find out the controller batteries aren't operational (<1.3-1.4v is questionable). Get a voltmeter. Good luck. « Show Less
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If you have the exhaust option, and I'm sure you would, the Mild2Wild is an easy plug-in accessory. I leave my exhaust on wild all the time!
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There is a significant difference. Run time seems more than double. There seems to be more power. I've drilled a series of 4" deep holes in masonry with a 5/8 in bit and through 3/8" steel with a 3/8" bit. The impact driver runs a large part of a day hanging drywall or steel studs. I have both the older brushed and brushless tools. I would buy more brushless tools as they become available. As I've only used the brushless tools for a year but would assume that fewer moving parts would last longer. About the only repair to an electric motor today is brush replacement.
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I know I'm late.DEWALT brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed.XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge provide 33% more capacity over standard packs
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As far as I know there are no other differences. I love my brushless version though, would highly recommend it over the brushed version.
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Get a 13turn 540 can brushed motor for it from Amazon it's like $20 it will have a ton of tourqe and speed and be able to snap out of tough spots.
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I have been ordering BXA ones, both Aloris (which is the style) and off brands seem to work just well. The Aloris ones have some neat features but don't come cheap, just an FYI on that one. There are some 10-15 dollar ones floating around if you look and they work great! Let me know if you need anything else.
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Brushed motors can run under water. The crawler community does it all the time. The only concern would be getting debris inside, for example running across a stream but a bunch of sand gets sprayed up and the water carries the sand through the motor. I do recommend getting a heat sink, heat is your worst enemy Bastens aluminum side mount silver heatsink fin fits 540 550 560 35mm brushed brushless 1/10 1/16 Traxxas 2x4 4x4 VXL Raptor Stampede Rustler Bandit Slash brushed Summit Revo Losi XXX SCT Arrma FURY Happy Shopping!
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Dunno. Sorry. One thing is clear: The Markwort Volcano costs about 4X what the Campell Hausfield costs. The reviewers seem to think it's a higher quality item. My sense is: I'd like Snap-on quality but settle for Craftsman as the better value.
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Yes I ordered one a while back and its brushless. The motor is fast great and very durable.
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Don't know because the fans did not work when I got it! I went to my local hobby shop and replaced them with some good brushless ones that are water resistant! I try not to go through to deep of water!
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crossover? Can tell u this : I own one of each and 6 GoPeds. The brushless is the only one to buy. 2X the power and braking. Wld never use anthinh but the brushless if had to choose. Jeff
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You need the VXL speed control as well, a brushless motor will not run with the brushed speed control you have in your bandit.
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This version at the price it is asking for is most likely brushed. You can start there and if you want more speed/power traxas makes a conversion mount for a brushless motor. All that to say the brushless motor version of this usually starts in the 700$ range if not more.
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Hello diana, the $230 traxxas bandit does NOT have a brushless motor but it can be upgraded to the brushless system for an extra $180! I would play with the RTR version that goes 35 miles per hour first then upgrade to the brushless 70 miles per hour which i believe is extremely fast! Especially for a younger child. Im 40 years old and 35 miles per hour is just fine for a little exitement without smashing or tearing the car up. Hope this helps!
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Brushed motors require a break-in to keep from prematurely burning out. Look on YouTube for "titan 550 break-in" for different methods. Also be mindful that there is some maintenance with brushed motors. If you enjoy running your Stampede, by far your best bet is to upgrade to brushless Venison via Traxxas' power up plan. Brushless is totally the way to go.
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I chose milwaukee. Ended up buying the 2797-22 kit for $150 brand new. I chose milwaukee because of the better construction and it's LOw price. I also planned on buying the m12 fuel hackzall, which I did and got for 100. The dual charge battery charger comes in handy with both m12 and m18.