XMaxx HobbyWing MAX6 Testing and Review (Best ESC for Traxxas XMaxx)

[@papachilla]

I'm here for the backflips.

[@papachilla]

Holy shit. That's so much better.

[@juanrockmirez7620]

I did this upgrade as soon as i plug it in my receiver fry😢 now I have to get a new one

[@joshsrcs]

I mentioned this mishap in the previous install video and in the description of this video. Sorry that that happened.

[@alanbarlow2514]

Does max6 work with the traxxas receiver?

[@joshsrcs]

Kinda, I replaced it with a dumbo RC receiver though.

[@mikehutchinson6748]

Hi Is it that good the max 6 with stock gearing and motor I just want to flip mine in the air can’t do it with stock esc Has it not chewed ur stock gears up on punch 5 setting

[@joshsrcs]

It’s a noticeable improvement over the stock ESC if you use high C rating batteries. I was able to do flips on the stock ESC, but the MAX6 does flips much easier. All my gears are completely fine and still completely stock on punch 5. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@thehobbyguy801]

What do you mean you lost steering, do I need to upgrade my steering servo?

[@joshsrcs]

The servo starts to become weak over time, especially the XMaxx servo. You’ll most likely need to replace it eventually.

[@buffernickel]

Stock motor?

[@joshsrcs]

Yep.

[@familypreneur]

Hi Josh, is this just plug and play? And soldering needed? Best, Jake

[@joshsrcs]

Everything about this install is plug and play, except the battery connectors (unless it comes with the connector you already need). My MAX6 ESC came with “Deans” connectors (which suck and can’t take high voltage or amps) which I changed to EC5 connectors. The female motor wire plugs connect perfectly to the male XMaxx motor wires. The receiver wire also fits perfectly. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@familypreneur]

@@joshsrcs Thanks! What about the programming? Any tips?

[@joshsrcs]

I went with max punch, 50% reverse, and 100% brake. REMEMBER THIS: do NOT go to 7.4v if you have the stock Traxxas steering servo. It will die. I am making a video on installing a new PowerHD steering servo in my XMaxx which can take 7.4v. SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss it!

[@colesheehan9929]

What pinion gear and spur gear did you run in your Xmax?

[@joshsrcs]

Stock 18/54

[@nuworldman9280]

Love it. Good wagon pull

[@peters7413]

doe's self flip back over work when you change the esc ?

[@joshsrcs]

Yes, self-right does work. Self-right is controlled by the receiver and not the ESC, so changing the ESC will not screw with self-right. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@peters7413]

@@joshsrcs i am a subscriber. ... are you ? 😊

[@joshsrcs]

No, Subscribing to myself is stupid.

[@peters7413]

@@joshsrcs i get it... my content is not the same as your channel...that's stupid .... daaaaaaa.

[@joshsrcs]

Oh I thought you meant, “am I Subscribed to my own channel.” No, I am not Subbed to myself. I haven’t even checked out your channel if that’s what you meant. Sorry, I’ll look at it now.

[@Sheldinator]

Does it actually make it have more torque or top speed though? Thanks

[@joshsrcs]

I can’t confirm either through hard data or an RC dyno, but I can confirm that just through my senses I feel that it has more torque and speed. The extra punch definitely makes it have more torque and it seems like it’s faster because it sounds like the motor is spinning a higher RPM. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@Sheldinator]

@@joshsrcs what punch were u on and did gears last?

[@joshsrcs]

Max punch (5). Yes all the gears are perfect. Recently cracked a bulkhead and that caused the front diff to strip out, but it was all because of the broken front bulkhead.

[@Sheldinator]

@@joshsrcs cool thanks. Just upgraded mine and about to test the waters with that esc and new gearing on my channel. Love making xmaxx bashing content if u wanna check it out

[@InDadsGarage]

How are your gears holding up now 3 months on with your max 5 punch? I’m planning to change my setting this week. Do you have standard gearing but upgraded to hardened steel?

[@oscarmike131]

Can u use the max6 esc for xmaxx 8s?

[@joshsrcs]

Ummmmmm… NO!!! Didn’t I make that clear in the video? Just kidding. Yes, the MAX6 ESC fits perfectly. You can watch my install video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPLqWulgLR7j6c SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@Deej_RC]

X-maxx before is 6S then they released 8S version.

[@joshsrcs]

Yes, you can use the MAX6 ESC with the V1 6s XMaxx.

[@isaackshirley4695]

U have the stock motor on

[@joshsrcs]

It seems that your comment got cut off, please continue.

[@isaackshirley4695]

So what gearing is good and what fans is good

[@joshsrcs]

Complete stock works well. A lot of torque and not too much heat.

[@isaackshirley4695]

Ty

[@jondoe6618]

I keep meaning to get one. Too busy learning/spending $$$ on fpv freestyle drone nonsense. lol. Why is everything fun I want to do so expensive!!!! I have spent over 4k in just over 1 yr on rc's!!!!

[@joshsrcs]

I feel you. My dad and I together have spent over 6k in 2 years. It just doesn’t stop. Even when you get them perfect something breaks!

[@AK-dy9xn]

Does the motor get hot bud? Nice upgrade

[@joshsrcs]

It gets hot anyways, but not hotter than it did. You’ll definitely need a heat sink and fan though. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@jamescalvano296]

Is it the stock motor

[@justincase948]

Best upgrade for the Xmaxx 👍👍

[@g.b-MTB-trail-jumps3062]

great vid mate...perfect max6.kip it up bro.enjoy👌👌 check my vid..😜