I 100% agree... The prices are getting ridiculous. I have been in this hobby for over 45 years and watched the RC hobby go through these high and low periods. "Burnout" from extremely over-pricing will eventually hurt the RC hobby, as in the past. I love all the new innovations. But I loved my mechanical speed controller in the 1980s as well.
I’m in full agreement with you and everyone in here. The prices for the 24 parts has just gone through the roof on some things. And I also had the same issue with the wolf esc
@@INSIDIOUS-ONEnot technically sponsored. I get most of the new stuff from Furitek sent to me but I always will stay truthful on my feelings about things. They know that and are still willing to work with me. Another reason I do really love Furitek!
Man Listen I don't comment a lot but I just wanted to say I love your video's so informative and you are one hell of a strait shooter you tell it like it is if it's shit it's shit and if it's good it's good so thanks for that and Merry Christmas brother.....
I really appreciate this comment! Just as I get a negative comment on another video you come in there and make me feel much better lol. Hope you have a great Christmas!
Yeah man I love what all of these companies are offering for the 1/24s but when chassis are running the same price as 1/10 chassis and escs are more expensive than 1/10 escs I just don’t understand it. It’s because the micros have taken off like crazy imo
Pass for me, I think having an upgraded transmitter like the flysky gt5 really elevates your experience using a furitek esc. Your steering and Throttle feel better and are more controlled. And if your going to spend that kind of money I would just get a python pro and a separate receiver. Amazing video as always 🤟
I'm also struggling to understand how we need a 40/70A in a 24th or even 18th scale crawler. The stock ESC's are typically 10-15A and even with a bigger motor we probably don't need more than 25A. 25A at 7.4V is 185W!
It's nice. Like you said, would be good for specific builds. While it's total size (cubic inches) maybe a bit smaller than having separate esc and receiver, as you showed it's hefty. But also, the separate esc and receiver lets you split the volume which would make them easier to move around to fit or for weight distribution. ???: Any thoughts or plans to crack it open and de-case it? Be nice to see how many grams that case is costing and how much extra volume it's taking up.
I totally agree about the price thing. I just picked up a cedar motor and mount for my scx24. I need to get an esc for it but they are almost the same price as the truck itself.
100% agreed about the price issues: $140 is more than several of the mini crawlers start off at, and that's just for an ESC/receiver. I know others will chime in "pay to play" but I'll play with more rigs rather than sink it all into one. Contrary to your experience I have loved the Rockwolf ESC, honestly more than competitors. Installed and running two with glowing reviews.
I wish mine would’ve worked! I mentioned it several times in a group chat with the mofo guys and no one ever offered any advise. Basically ignored the fact that it never worked. Just figured it was money lost. I hate am32 based escs though. They constantly have connection issues and just never seem to work well for me. I got the rhino 1/10 esc and it’s terrible as well 😆 got it programmed but it’s just so weak compared to others. I’m just not a fan
@@2fmrcVery interesting-sorry to hear that! I have had only great experience with AM32 ESCs. I downloaded the software, unzipped the file, checked the right box, and ran no problem. Hopefully they get you squared away! Be a shame to see a prominent voice not get an answer to let people know what's up.
At that price point I want an extra drop down with protocols for other brands, and the current v5 drift gyro stuff, with turbo, boost, foc, and sbus with all the goodies. Even better would be multiple drop downs, and add the options above individually.
In my experience the std FMS 2 in 1 sure its only brushed with a good brushed motor the slow crawl is as good as that furitek at a fraction of the price.as is the axial v2 unit.
Hi late question, I have a Smasher due TOMORROW! with the speed motor in a bag. I plan to spend a couple batteries to get to know, then blow it up with the new motor and grease everywhere. My question is this: oil shocks and speed motor.. Is there any other pressing upgrade I haven't heard of? I have not heard the plastic trand gears giving out with brushed systems, I'd rather keep it light. Maybe get some other wheel tire combo with foams, but that's it. Not looking to speed run, I just wsnt to do indoor monster truck stuff. Also thinking of the spiral cut diff ring and input, just for smoothness. Any words on this would be appreciated!
I’m building a 24th scale semi truck, and was considering this esc/receiver/tx combo. The foot print of this would have limited my mounting options. A separate receiver and smaller esc allowed more flexibility on where I could mount everything. And it allows me to use one transmitter for everything.
No prob at all! I normally use these for the flysky. They are tiny lol www.ebay.com/itm/224471092093?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vktv0ea_Q4e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=i7plO3GMQpW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Cool Product. Expensive. The size sort of concerns me. I'll only use it for my furitek avatar setups though, I need a better controller to justify the price as well! Well reviewed, thanks for the video!
So about the rockwolf, might be a dumb question but have you tried it with a different computer? I'm in the "ultra nerd" category, build all my own pc's, and for the life of me couldn't get it to connect. tried everything, twice. the I got fed up and tried it with my old POS laptop (still on windows 10) and what do ya know it works the first time.
That’s crazy! I did try it with one other pc and several different cables. May try my buddies laptop. For some reason he has good luck connecting on it lol. I appreciate the info!
The RC is on back order so I’m thinking about buying the entire kit for the Hobby Plus & then when it becomes available again then get it & I’ll already have the Furitek combo / controller ready to go. Or maybe I should just back order the RC & not wait for it to be back in stock 🤷🏻♂️
Working in retail, I'm very familiar with the raising costs to consumers. I've always been curious about the margins they make and really how many hands actually touch these products before they get in our hands. those import taxes are getting higher and shipping costs are getting higher. However, why is there no competition? HH is finally getting in there, but not on the micro scale, so what's left? What's worse though is even if there was competition, there still isn't a lower price - that's dictated by us because we'll buy it anyways; in fact, ppl buy because its simply 'different' and 'feels different' and therefore, no supply/demand that increases or decreases prices.
Honestly I’m not sure. I sold my g7p cause I hated the menu on it & I didn’t like the fact that it used a totally different protocol than the gt5 and noble which I already had. Needing 3 different types of receivers was just too much. Especially when the radio was just ok to me.
It's nice but for that kind of money, why would you want to run a remote that doesn't give you professional options. Hard pass for me on this one. Would rather have a cheaper dumbo rx and separate esc and a good dumbo tx.
Yeah that’s how I am. I don’t mind using the cheap transmitters that come with these trucks in a stock truck but if I’m upgrading I’m getting a better radio with it.
Cost's of business and shyte is going up and as popularity for products grow prices will increase alas. Then add the cost of R&D to bring products to market along with manufacturing, packaging etc....... In the 50 states of the world it's still cheap One day the world will reset the cost's of the $$$ to euro not US and make stuff out of the states far more affordable for us that don't live their.
So I gotta dumb question, if you have a 6 channel radio/transmitter does that mean you can bind 6 different rigs to it? I’m trying to find a radio to hook up all my small crawls instead of having 6 different radios. Thanks
No 6 channel means you have 6 things you can control on the one truck. Servo,winch,lights etc. You’ll need multiple receivers for one transmitter to have several trucks on one radio. I prefer the flysky gt5 for the micros. You can run up to 20 different trucks on it. Plus the micro receivers are tiny! Great transmitter also. amzn.to/3NEfybg
I 100% agree... The prices are getting ridiculous. I have been in this hobby for over 45 years and watched the RC hobby go through these high and low periods. "Burnout" from extremely over-pricing will eventually hurt the RC hobby, as in the past. I love all the new innovations. But I loved my mechanical speed controller in the 1980s as well.
Damn you sound like you're ancient.
@@wootwootjr Well, I raced RC buggies before Traxxas, Axial, or Losi was a thing. It was all Team Associated (Element) back in the day. 😏And Tamiya.
I’m in full agreement with you and everyone in here. The prices for the 24 parts has just gone through the roof on some things. And I also had the same issue with the wolf esc
Thanks for being real about prices even being “sponsored” means a lot. We are playing on a budget in this household and I feel you 💯
I don’t think he’s sponsored is he? He usually has to buy all his stuff. I know he gets a few things for free,but not sure about furi.
@@INSIDIOUS-ONEnot technically sponsored. I get most of the new stuff from Furitek sent to me but I always will stay truthful on my feelings about things. They know that and are still willing to work with me. Another reason I do really love Furitek!
@@2fmrc Gotta respect a company for sending stuff to Matt.
Man Listen I don't comment a lot but I just wanted to say I love your video's so informative and you are one hell of a strait shooter you tell it like it is if it's shit it's shit and if it's good it's good so thanks for that and Merry Christmas brother.....
I really appreciate this comment! Just as I get a negative comment on another video you come in there and make me feel much better lol. Hope you have a great Christmas!
The Injora one is looking like a really good deal for brushed motors.
Respect for your brutal honesty. The prices are getting crazy
Yeah man I love what all of these companies are offering for the 1/24s but when chassis are running the same price as 1/10 chassis and escs are more expensive than 1/10 escs I just don’t understand it. It’s because the micros have taken off like crazy imo
Pass for me, I think having an upgraded transmitter like the flysky gt5 really elevates your experience using a furitek esc. Your steering and Throttle feel better and are more controlled. And if your going to spend that kind of money I would just get a python pro and a separate receiver. Amazing video as always 🤟
Totally agree!
I'm also struggling to understand how we need a 40/70A in a 24th or even 18th scale crawler. The stock ESC's are typically 10-15A and even with a bigger motor we probably don't need more than 25A. 25A at 7.4V is 185W!
Yes!!!! There is no need for that much power
Can you set the endpoints on the furitek app?
It's nice. Like you said, would be good for specific builds. While it's total size (cubic inches) maybe a bit smaller than having separate esc and receiver, as you showed it's hefty. But also, the separate esc and receiver lets you split the volume which would make them easier to move around to fit or for weight distribution.
???: Any thoughts or plans to crack it open and de-case it? Be nice to see how many grams that case is costing and how much extra volume it's taking up.
I totally agree about the price thing. I just picked up a cedar motor and mount for my scx24. I need to get an esc for it but they are almost the same price as the truck itself.
Couldn't agree more about the prices its getting crazy 🤣
100% agreed about the price issues: $140 is more than several of the mini crawlers start off at, and that's just for an ESC/receiver.
I know others will chime in "pay to play" but I'll play with more rigs rather than sink it all into one.
Contrary to your experience I have loved the Rockwolf ESC, honestly more than competitors. Installed and running two with glowing reviews.
I wish mine would’ve worked! I mentioned it several times in a group chat with the mofo guys and no one ever offered any advise. Basically ignored the fact that it never worked. Just figured it was money lost. I hate am32 based escs though. They constantly have connection issues and just never seem to work well for me. I got the rhino 1/10 esc and it’s terrible as well 😆 got it programmed but it’s just so weak compared to others. I’m just not a fan
@@2fmrcVery interesting-sorry to hear that! I have had only great experience with AM32 ESCs.
I downloaded the software, unzipped the file, checked the right box, and ran no problem. Hopefully they get you squared away! Be a shame to see a prominent voice not get an answer to let people know what's up.
They have plans of releasing multiple protocols correct?
Can I use the original remote from my FCX24M with this ESC?
At that price point I want an extra drop down with protocols for other brands, and the current v5 drift gyro stuff, with turbo, boost, foc, and sbus with all the goodies.
Even better would be multiple drop downs, and add the options above individually.
In my experience the std FMS 2 in 1 sure its only brushed with a good brushed motor the slow crawl is as good as that furitek at a fraction of the price.as is the axial v2 unit.
Hi late question, I have a Smasher due TOMORROW! with the speed motor in a bag. I plan to spend a couple batteries to get to know, then blow it up with the new motor and grease everywhere.
My question is this: oil shocks and speed motor..
Is there any other pressing upgrade I haven't heard of?
I have not heard the plastic trand gears giving out with brushed systems, I'd rather keep it light.
Maybe get some other wheel tire combo with foams, but that's it. Not looking to speed run, I just wsnt to do indoor monster truck stuff.
Also thinking of the spiral cut diff ring and input, just for smoothness.
Any words on this would be appreciated!
you working on an Athos with meus axels?! super rad
I’m building a 24th scale semi truck, and was considering this esc/receiver/tx combo. The foot print of this would have limited my mounting options. A separate receiver and smaller esc allowed more flexibility on where I could mount everything. And it allows me to use one transmitter for everything.
Hey Matt! I heard somewhere that it supports Flysky protocal, and was wondering if you could possibly try binding it with the flysky gt5?
What micro receivers are you using for the gt5? And thank you Matt for everything you do and for giving us your honest opinion on products. 🙏👌💯
No prob at all! I normally use these for the flysky. They are tiny lol
www.ebay.com/itm/224471092093?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vktv0ea_Q4e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=i7plO3GMQpW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Did it help with the torque twist?
Aliexpress has a ready to go Furitek CR18P for 270$ Cad.....im not sure if thats a deal or not. What do you think?
Cool Product. Expensive. The size sort of concerns me. I'll only use it for my furitek avatar setups though, I need a better controller to justify the price as well! Well reviewed, thanks for the video!
So about the rockwolf, might be a dumb question but have you tried it with a different computer? I'm in the "ultra nerd" category, build all my own pc's, and for the life of me couldn't get it to connect. tried everything, twice.
the I got fed up and tried it with my old POS laptop (still on windows 10) and what do ya know it works the first time.
That’s crazy! I did try it with one other pc and several different cables. May try my buddies laptop. For some reason he has good luck connecting on it lol. I appreciate the info!
The RC is on back order so I’m thinking about buying the entire kit for the Hobby Plus & then when it becomes available again then get it & I’ll already have the Furitek combo / controller ready to go. Or maybe I should just back order the RC & not wait for it to be back in stock 🤷🏻♂️
Working in retail, I'm very familiar with the raising costs to consumers. I've always been curious about the margins they make and really how many hands actually touch these products before they get in our hands. those import taxes are getting higher and shipping costs are getting higher. However, why is there no competition? HH is finally getting in there, but not on the micro scale, so what's left? What's worse though is even if there was competition, there still isn't a lower price - that's dictated by us because we'll buy it anyways; in fact, ppl buy because its simply 'different' and 'feels different' and therefore, no supply/demand that increases or decreases prices.
Will it connect to the other ant protocol transmitter like the flysky G7P?
Honestly I’m not sure. I sold my g7p cause I hated the menu on it & I didn’t like the fact that it used a totally different protocol than the gt5 and noble which I already had. Needing 3 different types of receivers was just too much. Especially when the radio was just ok to me.
It is ANT protocol, so far no other multi model transmitter works with them. Possible the new MT12 with 4 in 1 protocol may be able to work.
$140-$150?!?!?! Hard pass
I went brushless on my scx10 iii gladiator with some head lights and new transmitter and receiver for cheaper😂
Can you de-case it?
Probably
Just the adapters. I might have to have one or 2 Jk. But clean
Nice✅️💚💪
I can’t see me ever spending that much on a system that replaces a working system. Yes, it might be better but $$$$$. Yes,I want it though for sure
It's nice but for that kind of money, why would you want to run a remote that doesn't give you professional options. Hard pass for me on this one. Would rather have a cheaper dumbo rx and separate esc and a good dumbo tx.
Yeah that’s how I am. I don’t mind using the cheap transmitters that come with these trucks in a stock truck but if I’m upgrading I’m getting a better radio with it.
Cost's of business and shyte is going up and as popularity for products grow prices will increase alas. Then add the cost of R&D to bring products to market along with manufacturing, packaging etc....... In the 50 states of the world it's still cheap One day the world will reset the cost's of the $$$ to euro not US and make stuff out of the states far more affordable for us that don't live their.
I won't buy it I would buy a stock one and save a hundred bucks.
So I gotta dumb question, if you have a 6 channel radio/transmitter does that mean you can bind 6 different rigs to it? I’m trying to find a radio to hook up all my small crawls instead of having 6 different radios. Thanks
No 6 channel means you have 6 things you can control on the one truck. Servo,winch,lights etc. You’ll need multiple receivers for one transmitter to have several trucks on one radio. I prefer the flysky gt5 for the micros. You can run up to 20 different trucks on it. Plus the micro receivers are tiny! Great transmitter also.
amzn.to/3NEfybg