Optimus 3 goes brushless with a Hobbywing Axe 2300kv

[@moistavocado2350]

I've got the Axe 2300KV in my Capra and love it. I have 0 complaints. I don't understand why so many people hate it!

[@ExocagedRC]

The axe almost drives itself, and I was kinda missing the feel of the brushed setup on this drive. Some say it is a cheater setup.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Wow the new heart in Optimus looks like an upgrade worth looking into. Great comparison EXO!!!

[@danielkonrad1444]

Well finally! I knew it needed it. The advantage of the axe is, when you go ultra slow, you can maintain that slow speed. A brushed system needs more input und when it overcomes the stall if you will, it jumps over. Hope that makes sense. I like both things. Brushed and brushless.

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah I know exactly what you're talking about. I like the Axe but this may go back to brushed as soon as I can get the Holmes Magnum, I have yet to try that motor but it is a mega beast brushed motor.

[@jasonengland2357]

Daniel Konrad don’t forget the awesome hill hold that no brushed system can compete with. I have two AXE systems and would never go back to brushed motors.

[@PhilBender612]

The old hobbywing vs Castle ...i know I agree with you. I own 3 castle sytems,. When I bought my First axe system I loved it so much I went out and bought a second the next day.. but you just have haters out there that are either team castle or team hobbywing. I don't care who makes them I enjoy the technology as it comes out

[@WIDGET738]

philip bender yep. I’ve tried all the OLD TECH Holmes stuff. I finally got the Axe after trying “all the rest.” I couldn’t be happier with the ABSOLUTE control I have. For reference, I was a professional pilot so I kinda feel that I have more to compare to than a fucking car or forklift.

[@WIDGET738]

And you owe it to yourself to spend HOURS tuning the Axe software. Also firmware 2.02 is the better ‘feel’ over the brute force 2.03 firmware.

[@PhilBender612]

@@WIDGET738 yes. I have all the current firmware updates on my Axe systems and I frequently tune and retune them and I love the convenience of just a Bluetooth connection rather than with my castle mambas I have to plug in a Bluetooth connection and then connect if I want to tune.... another words that's annoying.. also Castle charged me $50 for the Bluetooth Castle link.

[@WIDGET738]

philip bender, try REVERTING back to firmware 2.02. It is MUCH more tunable. 2.03 makes it so the RPM MATCHING setting doesn’t make a difference. It is not even close to the sensitivity of firmware 2.02 even though Hobbywing states “2.03 makes your Axe better” lol. Whatever...

[@PhilBender612]

@@WIDGET738 I got ya.....I'll check it out. See what difference it makes

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

I got used to not being able to feel the truck and it’s not that you can’t feel it. It’s just that it has a different feel to it. After really getting a feel for my capra with the 550 axe it’s my favorite rig. The dig is awsome I just installed it yesterday iv been running it since October without dig

[@redline6871]

Waiting for my chassis can't wait, have the 2300 waiting for my build. Going to thy out the creep body myself and see how I like it. Love holmes stuff just waiting for some products to come back in stock .

[@lucasc2945]

I love my gen 8 Axe, an absolute beast. Planning on putting the system in a lot more rigs 🤘

[@andyrichey1192]

Oh yeah my favorite rig , same system I run in my rig I love this system I'm going to get another one, for my bronco appreciate you sharing, I'm off to watch the video just wanted to say

[@braddahdussifyoumuss596]

Been really wanting to scoop one of these for my trx4 sport, I just feel like I need a lil more wheel speed but still wanna be able to control my crawl on complicated lines

[@_every_rc_9621]

Awesome system run that in my trx4 with defender body! My trucks not the best on the rocks but good for trailing!🤣👍👍

[@mikep.9338]

My chassis arrives today👍🏾 I'm thinking the proline power wagon body without the bed of course

[@ExocagedRC]

That works.

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

I'm intrigued by the AXE System especially the 550-can but I'm not sure it's torquay enough to break a well built rig like yours. I mean...all-out torque is the AXE motor downfall because the magnets/rotor have "too much" twist/overlap drastically effecting torque negatively . Agree with you on slow speed crawl...you only need it to be "so slow" before it becomes "just for show". Speed is just as important especially on dirt trails. I'd definitely love to see a AXE 3300 550 compared to a 3500 540-can Puller Pro/Mamba X combo.

[@ExocagedRC]

The Axe 550 motors are legit strong and the axe esc has amazing control, but the 3500kv Puller Pro can be a much wilder setup and for anything like a bouncer or monster truck or trail basher truck I'd go with the Holmes without a doubt, plus that Mamba esc can do both crawl and trail with the AUX wire so that would be perfect IMO

[@jasonengland2357]

Tom Lucas I run the 550 3300kv in my 12lb Gen 8 with a 20 tooth pinion and it’s perfect. Their motor has all the torque you could need and then wheel speed to go with it.

[@Houleigan]

I have an AXE 3300kv in my Gen 8. Love how smooth it is, but I can't compare to castle as I have never used one.

[@jasonengland2357]

The Houleigan me too, love it. Mine truck is 12 lbs and I use a 20 tooth pinion and it’s perfect.

[@ScopsLog]

I didn‘t try hobbywing yet, I just love castle for their aux-wire to adjust drag brake on the fly. When I am not on the rocks but on easy trails I like to be able to turn it off without having to go into a phone app. Or is there a quick way of adjusting the brake settings while driving for hobbywing?

[@ExocagedRC]

gotta use the app to adjust the settings and its only crawl modes, nothing like a race or bash mode.

[@dodgeman010101]

If I may ask with this build I’m doing basically the same thing with the capra axles. I was wondering from what I view it looks like you’re not using a pan hard mouth and I’m just curious about your thoughts on that I plan on putting the servo on the axle myself and not too sure if this is needed. I dont want to buy unnecessary things from team garage hack. I will be going with the same rims as on your kit. I absolutely like your build that you have done and look forward to seeing how my build will compare to something like yours

[@Jax6104]

Hello Exo. Pardon me if I missed it, but what is the pinion and spur tooth count gear ya using. And pitch. Thanks.

[@americanmade73]

For the money, would the Holmes set up with an upgraded motor (crawlmaster, pro) .... is the axe any better? I have both. Zero complaints on either system. I still appreciate being able to switch to any brand motor with the Holmes esc.

[@ExocagedRC]

hard call, in this one I can say I'll most likely go back to brushed as soon as I can get a Magnum from Holmes, the Axe is a very good system but still not so sure its right for this truck

[@americanmade73]

@@ExocagedRC team puller 400 or 500, they are stupid amazing! Keep up the great insite 🖖

[@ExocagedRC]

@@americanmade73 I've got the puller 400 in the Axial Superlite and yeah man its an amazing motor for sure!

[@americanmade73]

@@ExocagedRC I thought you did, but I couldn't remember Haha. The super-lite was in my subconscious. That's a driver's motor right there 😂

[@Boss-dr2zk]

What transmitter are you using?

[@miguelzamora3203]

Love the video ..I was wondering if you or anyone honestly help me I have a trx4 with 1080 hobbywing esc motor I run is a 35t with a 13t pinion gear I had bought a gpm part from asaitees that allows me to move my motor forward now this is where I need help on don't know what I'm doing wrong but my motor gets extremely hot all the way down to the esc I mean even wires ..if i was to buy the hobbywing axe 2300kv will it do the same 🤔

[@ExocagedRC]

you have binding somewhere, need to get it rolling freely

[@Manufalket]

Like my friend 😀👍

[@andyrichey1192]

Hey man don't scratch up the body :)

[@danielkonrad1444]

Man I need those damn tires. But they are sold out everywhere.

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah lots of things are hard to get right now

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

NC MOUNTAINS 🏞👍👍😉💯,,👌❤

[@paulschryer9571]

- Hey EXO !! WHAT GEARING ARE YOU RUNNIN', (ALL AROUND) !!!??? 🤔....... I AM RUNNIN' THE "H.H. CM SPORT" AND I AM FINE WITH IT FOR NOW.....BUT EVENTUALLY I THINK I WILL THROW IN A TEAM BROOD 13T DOOMSDAY MOTOR !!!! 👍🤘💪🇺🇸🏁

[@ExocagedRC]

I think it had a 10t in this video.

[@johnrobholmes]

Should have magnums back in a few weeks

[@ExocagedRC]

Oh man I hope so. I need one for this truck as I’m just not sure I like the Axe in here.

[@rcjoe406]

Don't think its a 200 dollar difference 🤔

[@ExocagedRC]

I feel the same way, especially considering how well it ran with a $20 Crawlmaster so that says a lot about how good that cheap motor is.

[@rcjoe406]

@@ExocagedRC i run a 550 holms in my trx4 sport no issue great control for 20 bucks

[@jasonengland2357]

Advantage of the AXE is you can run a large pinion like a 20-21 tooth so you can get great wheel speed and a 12 mph top speed and still still have the low speed control plus a hill hold that will lock this rig on any incline you put it on.

[@jonthomas8487]

Seems the brushed was more linear and predictable

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I think so too. I will have to get used to this axe or go back to brushed. Time will tell.

[@WIDGET738]

No, it’s the opposite. Keep in mind he’s driving with 1 hand. He also lacks the Traxxas Link, WHICH IS CRUCIAL for tuning about 15 things to make it ‘perfect.’

[@WIDGET738]

Tell you what, I’ve got a Holmes CrawlMaster Pro 550 10t with about 15 minutes runtime on it... selling it

[@joevasquez1776]

I’m over buying hobby wing And Chyna goods. They are still made in Chyna right? Maybe they could move to Taiwan 🇹🇼