Furitek Iguana Pro & Chameleon Motor speed comparison! First run and thoughts. Test motor

[@benallbaugh]

Thank I’m loving my ox.

[@cohensherrill3140]

Like that you keep it honest that’s why I subscribed. Keep the videos coming.

[@2fmrc]

Thanks. Really appreciate the support!

[@cohensherrill3140]

👍🏼

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

we need to see the slow speed not the high speed

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I just had a lot of people asking about wheel speed. Plus I’ve said in other videos that the ox hasn’t been matched for torque with any brushed motor I’ve ran so kinda left that part out. Should’ve included it though! I appreciate the view and comment. Always trying to improve!

[@DerekLed]

I had to watch it twice. Greatly appreciated.

[@benmoen]

Long live the mighty ox!

[@rogueart7706]

I just put the iguana/chameleon in my C10. It’s like a whole new RC. I love it. But I’m going for slow torque not speed. The throttle curve on the app is the best part of this setup. Im addicted bad. Thanks for the vid.

[@2fmrc]

I’ve been advised by Furitek that this motor was an early test model and that the actual production motor will be much better than the ox. I’ll make an update video as soon as I receive the latest motor and test it. I didn’t want to remove this video (even though it may be a bit of a mistake as far as results go) because it’s my results. I never want to be dishonest with anyone so I’m leaving the video up. Just know this is not the finished product on this Furitek motor.

[@CoryDean]

Thanks for the video, really appreciate all the info you put out there. I just saw the post on Facebook about the new Furitek engine today. Haven't been doing this for long so I definitely appreciate the honest reviews, that's why I subbed.

[@midnightwolf7417]

What are you running for tires on your tela truck in this video

[@2fmrc]

Those are the little guy racing tires. They are ok. Not the greatest imo but another decent big tire option

[@adrianau4246]

Hey man! I’m new to furytek & I want to use; scx24 stock transmitter Stock esc 2s battery stock Brushed motor (050 motor 66t) Running 4 led lights so it’s taking some power I see they also sell a micro BEC 5v 2.5a will that & iguana or lizard be good? Don’t need anything with brushless setup.. I’d like Bluetooth tho & im running emax servo! Thanks for any insight!

[@2fmrc]

I would go with the Lizard pro honestly. I think it would be fine with the leds. I personally never really run lights so I don’t have a ton of experience with them on the Furitek s but it has a higher bec. The lizard pro is a 5V/ 6.5V 2.5A Built-in BEC

[@kirkglundal4289]

So, you decided against the DIG setup? Trouble with the small motor tranny's?

[@2fmrc]

Mostly just wanted some change. That and they are a bit slow on the wheel speed.

[@nickhathaway4617]

Have you tried the ox with a furitek esc?

[@giuseppedemarte8557]

Can 3s stock esc recevier?

[@2fmrc]

Some run fine on it and some get real glitchy. I ran 3s on my stock esc/receiver for a good while but my buddy tried it on his and it was real glitchy and wouldn’t run well. Didn’t kill it but it wouldn’t run smoothly

[@polarbearjf]

Hey Matt, Thanks for the great video. Also thanks for the honesty. Just wondering if you have retested with a motor from a new batch and if there was an improvement? Cheers buddy!

[@2fmrc]

They never sent another one so I haven’t tested any others. I still prefer the ox for a brushed motor.

[@polarbearjf]

@@2fmrc Yeh fair enough. Thinking if I should waste time n money if I kniw eventually I wanna go brushless... Do I just go direct to Furitek Brushless..... 1st world problems! hahaha cheers mate

[@2fmrc]

@@polarbearjf I’d recommend the micro Komodo or stay brushed honestly. The micro motors are awesome. Super smooth and powerful but still nice and lightweight. Or stay brushed and save the money lol

[@jdsrcs8061]

Ox motors are killer!!! Great review brother!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@Hondarider35]

What chassis is that? Where can I get one?

[@2fmrc]

That is the rum runner chassis from shapeways.com just search Scx24 and they have tons of different versions!

[@michaelbarajas1544]

What about motor torque or durability.?

[@2fmrc]

They both seem about the same on torque. Haven’t ran the Furitek enough to know about durability of it. The ox I’ve been running for a good while with zero issues. That’s a plus for the Furitek though because if there is an issue with it I know they will stand behind it. Like I said I don’t even know who to contact about an ox motor lol. I’ll update when I get more time in with it for sure.

[@michaelbarajas1544]

Thank you for the response. I ordered Mofos brushless set up and it's supposed to arrive soon..hoping it's a good one.. I have tried most of the other brushed motors and furiteks brushless and surpass motors.. was more curious than amything.. lol I have 4 of these little 24s and spent lots of 💰 on them.. fun little rigs.

[@2fmrc]

@@michaelbarajas1544 keep me updated on it! I don’t think I’m going to order one for now. I have motors everywhere and have just come to really like my ox atm lol

[@michaelbarajas1544]

Will do

[@michaelbarajas1544]

@@2fmrc so far it's decent, other than the lower cg, it's take it or leave it.. I mean it's not bad. . The motor mount is a good design, however there is slack in the mesh with the mount which overtime will wear the brass gears out. I would suggest running a all metal tyranny gears so you don't have to fiddle with it after installation. The motor has about the same torque as the .50 motors, but not as much as the komodo which makes sense. In that regard its good , in the aspect you won't be snapping as many dog bones or axel shafts. The motor is very slow, but has good modulation with furitek FOC. So I would say if you have a really technical course with tight turns and needs slow crawl for the obstacles, then this is a great option. But if you need some wheel speed to get you over the obstacles that are one truck length, then not going to happen. Good all arounder , yes!! Worth 100 with a brushless esc, yes if it's your only scx24. I have the komodo, surpass closed can and mofos outrunner and two other 24s running on brushed motors, and you really just can't beat a brushed motor. I have 4 24s and my .50 which is not the funnest to drive is the best all around crawler, in regards to weight, power, torque, wheel speed , and modulation. Sure other set ups do better but the brushed set up does everything good. Idk just my thoughts. Oh the motor runs super hot.. too hot to even want to touch after 10 min., which is not a good thing.. and yes my wheels are free of bind and links , no chassis run, and only modest weight, it just runs hot.. so running a course .. it's fine.. running a battery , well probably not so fine..

[@gfyracing7632]

I really need to get around to building up one of my trucks. Lol

[@2fmrc]

Yes you do!

[@laurj4890]

I honestly can't find a difference between this and the barrage motor, seems they filed the numbers off and slapped on a sticker. They sound very slightly different but look and seem to perform exactly the same. Other than this motor love Furitek and thanks Matt!

[@2fmrc]

That’s a good chance. I think most of these motors all come from the same place. Just rebranded. Kinda hard to tell the difference in a lot of them.

[@jacswfl4030]

How does the OX motor perform when combined with the Furitek ESC? The higher speed is great but does it slow crawl as well, better, or worse than other brushed motors?

[@2fmrc]

I’ve still gotta do some more cross testing. I haven’t paired a decent motor with a Furitek esc that don’t slow crawl well honestly lol. I ordered another ox to install into my mofo build that’s running a tegu so I’ll be testing it with that soon.

[@jacswfl4030]

I look forward to seeing the Furitek motor update and more info about the Furitek ESC with the OX motor.

[@yochillll2672]

@@2fmrc update?

[@2fmrc]

@@yochillll2672 you looking for the ox with the Furitek? Perfect imo. Still my brushed motor of choice most of the time.

[@yochillll2672]

@@2fmrc honestly ive had my scx24 parked for 5 months. Not sure what im looking for, i have brass parts and some mudslingers its a c10. Water proof is a must

[@24Krawlers]

Love your honesty man. Seriously! But yeo that ox tho! I have 2 myself and they are vary impressive for a brushed motor. My son loves the ox motor tells me all the time how fast it goes. Things a best!

[@B_Skeen]

where can a Ox motor be ordered from?

[@2fmrc]

eBay. Sorry. Meant to post that in the description. I’ll get on that lol

[@alfredosaugus705]

did you see moforc's new brushless motor?

[@2fmrc]

Yeah. I’m gonna wait it out and see how it does. I tried a small outrunner like that before and wasn’t impressed so I don’t think I’m gonna mess with it honestly. I’ll stick to the power of brushed or go full outrunner I think. Maybe it’ll be better though!

[@brentfoxhoven]

Have you done a video on your rock bouncer build? Can you use JLU wrangler parts or do you have to start with a deadbolt?

[@mrbutchee1]

Where did you get the scx cage for the truck. Er frame. That's been one question been wanting to ask.

[@2fmrc]

That orange one came from shapeways.com Just search Scx24 and they have tons. This one is the rum runner chassis.

[@mrbutchee1]

@@2fmrc aliexpress black can 380 motor have you tried?

[@4sixrc143]

Hey Matt do you have a video with a furitek esc and the ox motor together?

[@2fmrc]

Don’t think so. I’m going to soon lol. Soon as I get the other ox I ordered it’s going in the mofo truck with a tegu. It’ll run great with the Furitek I’m sure.

[@gavinhowell06]

Had taken a little break from the scx24 scene. See all the latest vids are of brushed motors. Is this the best route now instead of the surpass brushless with 3d printed mount. Brushed is certainly smaller for packaging

[@2fmrc]

I honestly just got tired of packing electronics around the outrunners and decided to go brushed for awhile. Then I really liked the simple setup and wheel speed I was getting so I’ve kinda been on a brushed kick lately. That and everyone went brushless so I gotta be different lol

[@dirtrider88]

wtf, what about how they crawl? so its better cause it faster?????

[@2fmrc]

At the time of this video people were wanting more wheel speed. With the Furitek esc basically any motor will crawl good so I was just showing wheel speed. If I show crawling then people will whine that I didn’t show wheel speed. Can’t win! Always someone to complain about something. Honestly at this point there are way better options out there.

[@dirtrider88]

@@2fmrc what are better options, im assuming brushless specifically furitek brushless? would have loved to see the ox motor with the iguana pro. i have the chameleon motor with a stock esc and im not impressed much.

[@MrTimmyGT]

Have you tried the Injora 050 motor? I'm curious as to how it compares to the OX

[@2fmrc]

Yes. I have it as well. It’s honestly about the same as a barrage imo. None have had the wheel speed this ox has so far.

[@Fabworx_rc]

Do the 3s battery’s you run work on the regular lizard and Komodo?

[@2fmrc]

The original lizard is only rated for 2s so I wouldn’t. The lizard pro is now 3s capable so it works great with that.

[@Fabworx_rc]

@@2fmrc do the battery you run come in 2s?

[@2fmrc]

@@Fabworx_rc I do have a couple of those eflite batts in a 2s also. You will need a connector to adapt it to the stock plug. Here’s a link to the 2s bit.ly/3n8C1k2

[@2fmrc]

@@Fabworx_rc in a 2s I honestly really prefer these. Smaller size and work great! You’ll also need the connector for them as well. If you need the link to the adapter I can give ya that also. amzn.to/3kufD2M

[@Fabworx_rc]

@@2fmrc could you please give me the link to the connector too! I’m new to all this really and don’t know the names or anything 😂

[@bill6954]

I told everyone I could about the OX motor months ago The screech coming from the big carbons is a little crazy but with the power it has and the incredible durability you get used to it.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I’ve had this ox for a good bit and been comparing all others to it and honestly I just haven’t had any that I liked near as well.

[@trailwomanrc]

The Ox motor is the best brushed IMO. I have several still in package. The Mofo brushless has me curious....looks like a smaller lower komodo equal.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I’m a little worried about that small of an outrunner myself honestly. I tried one similar and it was so weak and horrible that I didn’t even make a vid on it 😆. I’m sure the mofo will be better though.

[@trailwomanrc]

@@2fmrc There's a demo on mofo youtube...it appears to do what the komodo can. Mofo seems to be on the ball with quality products.

[@2fmrc]

@@trailwomanrc yeah for sure!

[@alfredosaugus705]

try calibrating the new esc might get faster

[@2fmrc]

I did. No luck

[@ronsonyong5452]

do you have to change out to metal gears or drive shafts for that kind of wheel speed?

[@TheEPICBeardedGinger]

So after watching anything I could find on this Chameleon Motor I don’t know why someone would switch to it if its as quick as the stock, does it have more torque for crawling? I get that its quieter and you can use the awesome ESC but just wondering if there is any other reasons, I am just starting in this fun hobby so I might be missing something

[@TrichbeeT]

You missing some key points. He had to change the voltage up for the chameleon setup to keep up with the ox setup. 2s and 3s on crawlers is a BIG power difference. Also Speed is just a personal preferences. Secondly, a motor with more torque will generally have slower rpm rate due to the larger turns/mass. What you gotta ask yourself is how smooth do you want to crawl? The smoother you want, the higher torque motor you'll prob. need (Volt up and gear down). Lastly with niose, that depends on the frequency of the ESC and or the gearing of your setup. Imo, if you arent going brushless or your motor isnt burnt out or you just want to go up a size, then save the money for other areas to upgrade.

[@jdads100]

Let's be real, the furitek stood a chance on 3s whilst the ox was on 2s

[@2fmrc]

Yeah that’s pretty sad lol. They said this chameleon motor was an early run and that the production motor was better than the ox and they would send me another one to prove it. They haven’t sent me a production motor yet to prove that though. So I’ll stick to my ox.

[@cncrcOG]

Love the honesty and also love furitek, I know they will sort it out, But I would do the same, if ya tell me to review it..well its gonna be done regardless. I've been on the hunt for a fast brushed motor, something much much faster even before gearing is added into the equation, something the equivalent of a box of angry white faced hornets...for science. Love it Matt good stuff

[@rockwolfdesigns6384]

Check out the MOFO Buzzsaw motor 42,000 rpm

[@eeatsvaz]

🐂

[@SlavaRC]

🤩💥💯👍👏

[@jaysrcexpedition]

Yeah I love the ox motors they haven't let me down yet furitek is just expensive really for no reason .but they make nice esc. Great video.👍🔥💯

[@Macondray17]

Sold on the ox

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I mean Furitek said that the final version of the chameleon is gonna be better so we will find out when I test the final production model but man that ox is killer!

[@Macondray17]

@@2fmrc sweet I can’t wait for the video. Until then I’ve got two of the Ox ordered. Thanks!