Furitek CEDAR Brushless Motor & Python PRO ESC - Installation, Run, & Review!

In this video I install and review the brand new Cedar inrunner brushless motor and the Python Pro esc! I install these mods in our SCX24 Slayer chassis and the results are earth-shattering. The new Cedar motor offers silky smooth, linear power without any hesitation or jumpiness. It's waterproof and efficient design and overall small size make it a great option for anyone looking for a serious motor upgrade in their build. The Python Pro delivers exceptional control and massive 8.4v output to run big servos with ease. This combo is built for performance and it delivers on all fronts.
Cedar motor & mount: furitek.com/pr...
Python Pro: furitek.com/pr...
Cape Crawlers Merch: capecrawlers-s...
Affiliate links:
Tower Hobbies:
Horizon Hobbies:alnk.to/aLFxP5n
Amain Hobbies:
FairRC: shrsl.com/3w3co
Discount codes
5% off RCAWD: rcawd.com/?ref... - discount code CapeCrawlers
$10 off any order $100 of accessories: www.fmshobby.c... - discount code Capecrawlers
5% off any Injora products: www.injora.com - code Capecrawlers05
10% off any Little Guy Racing Parts products:
littleguyracin... - code CAPE10
10% off any Flubberstufferz products: flubberstuffer... - code Flub10CC
Email me with suggestions or collaboration inquiries: [e-mail]
Follow us on Instagram @capecrawlers!
Timestamps
First look at the upgrades: 2:04
Installation and setup: 8:12
First run: 10:19
Indoor course runs: 12:04
Outdoor rock course: 17:32
Final thoughts: 21:34

[@CapeCrawlers]

Timestamps First look at the upgrades: 2:04 Installation and setup: 8:12 First run: 10:19 Indoor course runs: 12:04 Outdoor rock course: 17:32 Final thoughts: 21:34

[@orjlan]

That build is so sweet! Would you consider doing a video of your top 3 performance builds doing a round each on the indoor and outdoor course to see how they stack up against each other? Thanks for another great video.

[@The_bradesterboy]

Yeah that would be very interesting!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! And yes, I plan to do an ultimate high performance shootout soon!

[@The_bradesterboy]

@@CapeCrawlers YEAHHHHHH

[@DrKrawl]

@@CapeCrawlers oooh you got my attention!

[@matthewschneider1528]

Would be awesome to see !

[@wingnutbert9685]

Wish Furitek would do some full RX/TX drive train combos at a bundle price. Maybe both types of their controllers with various selections of their receivers, motors and transmissions. Maybe a "build your own bundle" type thing for those that want to do a full swap over. Maybe if you're in touch with them, you could mention it for consideration. Or do combos from their YT'er sponsored players. Have a "Cape Crawler Combo" and others with their favourite set-ups all included at a special price.

[@CapeCrawlers]

That's a great idea

[@chadhull2167]

I agree I am invested if this happens

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@chadhull2167 👍 Yep. If they'd give us a good deal on combos, with a choice of the Avatar or the other less fancy controller, plus rx and controller, it gets folks into the ecosystem. Then they'll buy more rx and controllers for their next projects. And likely, while shopping and getting that stuff shipped, they'll buy other stuff.

[@outcastrc8052]

Excellent review Adam! It is so great to see Furitek ramping up the micro RC electronics market for high quality options! I’m looking forward to building a micro crawler with these electronics!

[@farmboyrc]

Would love to also see you try out the dinky rc esc!

[@CapeCrawlers]

It's on my list for sure

[@gibsonlife573]

Bro it seems like I just put a message on here the other day about you having like 27,000 scribers a few days later you got 36000 I looked at a couple of your shorts and they've hit 100,000 150,000 and the Lord has really blessed in this channel

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! Shorts are really over performing right now. It’s crazy!

[@ruuster83]

Looks just like my 1/10 capra w the Fusion SE. they did it. FOC mode integrated w proper brushless power and all the torque from 0 rpm. Paired with the Slayer chassis I would bet that is now your highest performing micro crawler

[@CapeCrawlers]

It absolutely is, by a big margin now.

[@nhmtrhd]

Furitek is changing so fast I have held off buying one until their own dust settles. Also as very unique as the out runners are, I believe the in-runners are way more practical.

[@BraxtronAdvance]

cool “install” video, really helpful to see the entire thing zoomed out in 10s of fast mo

[@ruuster83]

If the ESC heats up like that, i would think about running 2 2s. One directly to the servo and one for the esc motor, and bypass the BEC. they could be pretty small and still give lots of runtime w a motor so efficient

[@shanehall8447]

This is my one issue with Furitek. They make so many things so many motors, so many esc for the same platform how does someone figure out what to buy? Somebody needs to do a video how to make a simple for people just getting into the hobby to understand what they should buy for what purpose.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Very good point. Analysis paralysis is a real threat with these systems

[@wingnutbert9685]

This! I can appreciate the innovation. But yeah. Gets overwhelming on what esc goes with what motor, goes with what receiver, goes with what transmitter, goes with what transmission, goes with.......

[@BigDsRc517]

Nice clean build adam!!Excellent video! Have a great slow crawlin Father's day!!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you!

[@scottybarnett8544]

Very impressive, like you said, new motor swap for some old builds.😮

[@gibsonlife573]

Look at the comments I just made a comment about you going from 27002 36,000 and now you're at 41000 that was five days ago you was at 36 man God has really blessed in your Channel

[@CapeCrawlers]

I had some YT shorts hit super hard. The growth has been crazy!

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Looks good dude. I just got the 88 turn little rocket brushed motor installed in my bronco. What an awesome upgrade, over the stock dynamite motor.

[@The_bradesterboy]

That’s gonna be a good build!

[@The_RC_Family]

I need this in my life period!

[@CapeCrawlers]

It’s epic

[@khrisyeet8022]

That price point. Hobby Wing needs to come out with something like Spectrum.

[@reprieverc]

Agreed 💯

[@CapeCrawlers]

Waiting impatiently for hobbywing to drop the bomb on us!

[@scottybarnett8544]

What is ticking on it?

[@TheMilesd2]

Sounds like the pinion and spur gear are too close.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Could be the above or my driveshaft. It sounds like it's coming from the rear shaft

[@valiant7357]

Mount screws too long

[@Scottstunts]

Sweet new motor and rig! Happy Father’s Day!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you!

[@seniorxj2931]

Add in 4ws & get a bit more flex out of it and u got urself a 1st place comp crawler!

[@greggrube2948]

Wow!! What a beautiful crawler Adam, thanx for the demo, I'm glad i preordered the cedar. Well i guess i have to order the slayer now! Awesome video Adam 👍

[@CapeCrawlers]

You will love them both!!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah my basic slayer is what I’m putting mine in it will be just about everything I need to put my basics Slayer Together

[@RCCrawlerz209]

So I bought an Injora motor for my 24 Gladiator, my 1st motor upgrade, & it comes today, so stoked! & At the same time, I'm pretty nervous to get into it, kinda scared I'll f%$k something up.....I hope not. Lol Hopefully my rig performs better. Oh, & it's the one that is "tuned for rock crawling", which will help me a bunch. 🤙🏻🤟🏻

[@CapeCrawlers]

You got this 👍🏻

[@AgeOrmstad]

Must have this 💪realy nice motor 👍

[@abudhabikid]

Just de-cased my python pro (unscrew then small flathead to pry; dw you won't break it if you're slow about it) and its completely swamped with conformal coating or epoxy or something. Good chance that its as water resistant as you can get (note that the electrical connections are still a point of failure). My plan was to try and put thermal paste on any thing I can (better than thermal pads which is what I figured they'd use), but the case is not acting as a direct heat sink. So best thing is gonna either be add little heat sinks to the outside, leave it de-cased, add a little fan, or some combination of these.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Interested to hear about the long term outcome of your project!

[@wingnutbert9685]

Nice to finally see that FOC lurch might be eliminated! That was always a stand out irritant.

[@SVTBansheeman]

I'm going to have to make a spread sheet to see how much it would take to make a crawler just like this. I rather do something like this than modify my trx4m.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I think scratch builds are the way to go for true performance rigs.

[@reprieverc]

This is a great combo for sure! Oh and please give that rig a name so you have to keep it exactly the way it is now 😂 you're right the whole setup is an absolute weapon

[@CapeCrawlers]

I’m going to call it doomsday I think because it’s an absolute destroyer!

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@CapeCrawlers If it's a destroyer, then it must be "Conan" .....'Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and to hear the lamentations of da vimen....." LOL!

[@XtrmTJ97]

Another win for Furitek. 🎉

[@andrewrichey7374]

Thank you for the link got mine on the way I didn’t get the pro just got the regular ESC I don’t need for S

[@CapeCrawlers]

I agree. You get 90% of the benefits in the Python, just not the red case or 4s capability.

[@CasinovaGaming]

Think this would go in a trx4m? I need a new drivetrain in mine

[@2fmrc]

They are releasing one for the Trx4m. Installing mine today 🤘

[@LARANUD]

So you’re not using the receiver that the python has? Because I am a little confused.

[@CapeCrawlers]

The python is an esc only and not a receiver. You’ll still need to a receiver to plug it into to run

[@scotduran2215]

I’m a big fan of 1:28 scale minis. Looking into getting my first crawler. I loved this build. Does anyone have a full parts list? I watched your original build video and the tire video but still unsure on all parts needed.

[@RocketZ06801]

I'm running this combo on an Ascent 18 full injora build, with injora transmission. It doesnt feel that smooth to me on 3s, compared to my other furitek micro komodo setups. Any reccomendations to smooth it out? Or should I run 2s only? Your channel got me into crawling. Now I have 11 micros lol.

[@sgs521]

Do you have a build video for the rig? It looks so articulated, with low cg. Would love to build one of these

[@andrewrichey7374]

Happy Father’s Day here watching now

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah that was awesome up the gate keeper

[@yotday]

That Cedar is very tempting. If your only ever brushless motor experienced was a Mofo SMP, would you say the Cedar is worth getting?

[@CapeCrawlers]

The power delivery of the cedar is very similar to the SMP. What you gain with the cedar is waterproof design and better cooling. The straight linear nature of the cedar is a slight improvement over the SMP but I’m not sure that alone is enough to justify replacing the SMP.

[@MrFinality69]

Try ditching the furitek ecs and get a dinky. I like the furitek motors, but I have had nothing but issues with their ecs right out of the box.

[@monstermaxsrcs5893]

Very cool how's the atlas doing that chassis and motor is a monster

[@andrewrichey7374]

Appreciate you sharing, I’ll watch for the next one until then peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍😎

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@chadhull2167]

Do you also sell these after building them? This is exactly what I have wanted for a mini crawler for the longest time. Been working slowly on my scx24 which is still mostly stock but with added weight and small aesthetic adds on top the JLU body

[@CapeCrawlers]

I rarely sell any of them. I find myself getting really emotionally attached to them after building them!

[@Eagle1A]

Great review of the new motor. What is the chassis you are using?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! It’s the texoma slayer. You can get it from the texoma RC Etsy store

[@Ravage158]

I just ordered this combo. Eta for the cedar is early july 😢

[@CapeCrawlers]

It’s worth the wait!

[@LARANUD]

Is the revenge of the pancake motor water proof?

[@CapeCrawlers]

It is not

[@bricebullard579]

Will this cedar work in an ax24 or will I have trouble fitting it in?

[@2fmrc]

It won’t fit in the stock chassis. They will release a mount for it to fit I’m sure but the mount for the scx won’t work with the ax24. It hits the links and chassis rails & just won’t fit well. I tried lol

[@bricebullard579]

Ok, on there website they had a picture of the cedar in a ax24 with the furitek angry sparrow an I didn’t know if it would just fit in that or if it would also fit in the stock chassis.

[@2fmrc]

@@bricebullard579 yeah it’s gonna need a more center mount for the motor to fit well in either honestly. I tried to cram it in the stock setup and it just wouldn’t. Didn’t try in my sparrow just because it’s pretty tight in it as well and I kinda have that one running exactly how I want lol

[@bricebullard579]

@@2fmrc thanks

[@donfitz69]

Love your channel. I'm on the fence between the Cedar, Mini Komodo and Micro Komodo for my C10 SCX24. Which would you recommend? I'd get them with the stellar transmission.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I still love the Cedar combo. As my other Furitek motors die, I will likely be replacing them with Cedars.

[@donfitz69]

@@CapeCrawlers Thanks!

[@The_bradesterboy]

I think you might need to make a harder course now😂

[@CapeCrawlers]

Agreed!

[@nhmtrhd]

Your trans gears sounds like they’re ticking. Like something is in the gear mesh.

[@mitchellt7868]

Did the stock battery run the Cedar motor ok? I thought 30C @ 350 mAH can provide about 10 A max, but the Cedar draws close to 16 A?

[@MetrologyEngineer]

Will this fit a stock AX24 or will I need the Furitek aluminum skid plate?

[@LARANUD]

Happy Father’s Day 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you!

[@thercdude]

nice video! btw, will the Cedar fit in trx4m gearbox? would be awesome if you can make a video with Cedar+PhytonPro+trx4m. then compare with trx4m stock low and highspeed.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes it will. They’ve got it available with the pinion to fit the trx4m. I’m going to order one soon and I’ll do some testing

[@thercdude]

@@CapeCrawlers Awesome! cuz i upgraded mine with low range transmission for better crawl control. If this Cedar set fit in trx4m, it would have perfect low and highspeed. And reasons why I avoid using Komodo because sand prone to get in due to the outrunner holes. Anyway, looking forward to your video!

[@discgolferlee]

Is their .stl files available to print that chassis. that thing looks mean!!

[@timwegman5776]

I I have my Python pro in the mail to replace my Lizard pro that has been having major brown out. So question 40/70 amps through those tiny wires do you think with the volts so low that 70 amps would pas through with a fire? My real problem is my lizard hardly fit the Injora buggy chassis so this one is a nail biter!!!!😬🤮🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@hectorpadilla534]

Got this for a injora crawler build. Once I completed my build, tried to go in reverse didn’t work, already tried resetting the esc also tried updating the changing the firmware didn’t work. Anybody have any ideas?

[@Retro_RC]

What’s your long term thoughts on this? Is it worth it? Just got a furitek receiver and cedar motor. Deciding on which ESC to get

[@CapeCrawlers]

Still love it. Both the Python and the cedar. Excellent combo

[@El_Twin]

How would you describe the cedar compares to the lgrp creeper motor? They seem almost the same on specs.

[@ax831fernandez]

I’m having an issue after installing this combo on my Katana. Under load going over an obstacle the motor will stall and I’ll get a loud whine sound coming from the esc. Is this normal? I figured it could be a way to protect itself from damage under binds.

[@stevejackson3564]

When you give it throttle, what is that? Sounds like stripping a gear sound. Is there something rubbing on something?. Or you're not running any Springs for the shock I see. It looks like a rubber band of some sort running from the shocks to the center of the servo in the front. Do they not make all will steer for these smaller vehicles?. Is there a restriction on how big of a tire you can use?. Is this a 18th? Scale & who makes this . What kind of option parts are out there mainly tires and what are the tires that everybody? It's using thanks for any help you can give me.

[@CapeCrawlers]

It ended up being a wire or part of my battery rubbing on the driveshaft making the ticking noise. I run a limiting strap up front to prevent the long shocks from unloading on inclines. They do make 4WS for these, and it's a pretty simple conversion. I am running 68mm tires on this now and they still work great. Any bigger and I think I would have rubbing issues. It's technically a 1/24 scale, made by Texoma RC. He has lots of different options for the chassis

[@NoTractionRC]

Is it really worth it spending a bit more on the python instead of a stinger combo?

[@CapeCrawlers]

It depends. If you want waterproofing and the higher output for your servo, I think it's worth it. If those aren't a big concern, probably not

[@SmoovD]

What bolts did you use to install motor to trans? Mine did not come with any

[@AdamL-i3q]

Will this fit in an AX24?

[@_tac_v]

Is there anyone who can point me in the right direction for a great transmission for this motor on the scx24? No budget.

[@wingnutbert9685]

???- Around 11:46, looks like there's a weird wobble in the rear drive shaft. Would that be causing the ticking noise? Is the shaft out of phase?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes I'm having some issues with the rear shaft. I think I'm going to replace it with a steel unit

[@coajokazz]

What is that clicking sound? Is that the motor, or the transmission?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I ended up digging into this and found that it was my electronics resting on the driveshaft. I cleaned it up and it seems good now

[@coajokazz]

@@CapeCrawlershaha, its always the smallest piece that causes trouble. good you could fix it so easily

[@imghaniff]

I am having issues with meshing. I have a moforc transmission housing mount up to the furitek mount (red portion) housing. I notice that the pinion is slipping on the motor, does it need a new pinion?

[@imghaniff]

I’m doubting the moforc housing as well as I feel I don’t the required freedom to position the motor since the bolt on the gear can interfere with the bolt that is threaded on the shaft.

[@davidseychell]

HI I HAVE THIS FURITEK HIROYAMA 1/24 TITANIUM KIT WICH ONE BETTER ESC THE LIZARD PRO OR Python PRO??

[@CapeCrawlers]

I think the python. The waterproof design, bigger BEC output, and integrated bluetooth make it worth the upgrade in my opinion.

[@boiledtea479]

im gonna go brushless on my build soon but i cant decide on a motor! the smp? or the mini komodo? or the creeper? theres just too many to choose from! is there any you can suggest to me? i defo need help. that cedar looks good aswell... especially in that slayer chassis thats a killer kit by texoma rc

[@CapeCrawlers]

It's hard to go wrong now. They are all great. Cedar is water proof if thats a concern. Mini komodo and SMP are very, very similar aside from the appearance. Creeper and micro komodo are also very similar. I have found the SMP/mini komodo to be the smoothest, the creeper and micro komodo have more top end, and the cedar is like a combination of them all.

[@boiledtea479]

@@CapeCrawlers Thank you very very much for the great advice i always get when i ask you anything. I will get the lgrp brushless kit with their remote/reciever combo, the lizard pro and the creeper with fitting billet transmittion and mount. for 170 bucks i think thats quite a good deal. Big thank you to you Adam. Your channel will always stay with me no matter what happens in my scx24 journey. I cant express how thankfull i am to be able to watch your content on a regular basis. BIG BIG THANKS from some dude on the internet.

[@joshmcdonald4526]

Gladiator or dead bolt first scx?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Both are great. I prefer the Gladiator because, well I own a blue 1:1 gladiator lol But really it comes down to your personal preference. I think the deadbolt is a slightly better performer out of the box.

[@seniorxj2931]

What's that clicking noise coming from?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Something with my rear driveshaft I believe

[@jesseedgell8698]

Will this cedar and python pro handle alot more weight with lots of brass. I do have the micro komodo and it can't handle the weight. I'm running low range gear set treal portal axles with brass portal ends.brass bumper mounts brass rims brass weights on the chassis metal bumper bars aluminium transmission case aluminium transmission mount brass high clearance linkages stainless steel drive shafts metal gears.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I personally have not tried it on anything other than the slayer. My sense is that it will handle the weight. The motor is strong and the Python pro can handle a lot of stress

[@jesseedgell8698]

OK thank you for that I just have to ask before I buy it because it's gonna cost me $401.55 Australian dollars so I just don't want to waist money if it won't suit the weight if that makes sense

[@jaycobho4686]

i knkw this isnt a vid about the trx4m but is it normal if i steer to the left the car wont come back to the middle?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Sounds like your servo could be dying. If it's too weak to re-center, it's probably on its way out.

[@russellklenz7152]

Is the Tegu24 pro water proof?

[@CapeCrawlers]

It is not

[@joshmcdonald4526]

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you!

[@fcukeround]

Adam you're spoiled lol. Would that motor be a direct bolt on fcx or trx4m?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes I am 😆 direct bolt on with the correct pinion. Furitek makes the trx4m version. Haven’t seen the FMS one yet

[@fcukeround]

@@CapeCrawlers Thanks buddy. 😊

[@RCRookie805]

That’s a crawling cheat code! 😅

[@CapeCrawlers]

Indeed!

[@themidwestconnect]

#texomarc #slayerpro #slayernation #rtyf #themidwestconnect

[@Fly2kill1]

It makes a weird sound.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Some of that is my drive shafts. My rear is bent and needs to be replaced