Do you know about the hidden dual rates on the Mini B? It makes the brushed one go much faster. Read the manual it is in there and so many people are skipping it. Throttle Dual Rate 1. Place the vehicle on a stand, and power ON the transmitter. 2. Power ON the vehicle. 3. Apply either forward or reverse throttle input on the transmitter and hold that position. 4. To add or remove throttle input, hold the throttle input, and press the (+) or (-) Throttle Trim button.
We were running these this past winter indoors on a clay a track for 1/10 trucks and buggies they can almost put down the same lap times as the A main 1/10 buggy’s although I forgot to say they were also upgraded with hobby wing ESC brushless motor kit’s and aluminum shocks 👌very fast handled very well especially for how light they are!
These things are awesome - handle great and fast (with brushless)! A bit of a handful on the rough stuff, though. Also, interest in these seems to ebb and flow but would love to see a box stock class at local tracks?!
I have the Mini-T brushless and it's crazy powerful for a driveway ripper. It wheelies and takes off like a rocket, instant acceleration! When the mini-B brushless comes out I will definitely get one. I added T-bone bumpers since concrete is really hard on the truck 🤣
Took me 2 days to read the manual and find out the throttle was at 75% and you can change it and the steering 🤙. Such a fun little buggy to run even brushed.
As a first RC it is the best bang for the buck especially if it’s a first race car as your first RC. It has a decently fast charger, an esc and motor that are slow enough to run in your house, a servo that isn’t slow and tires that work good on nearly any surface (except wood obviously)
I actually just picked up a mini B from my lhs early today for myself and a Axial Yeti jr for my youngest son. For the price I’m totally impressed with the Losi! My youngest even likes it better than his yeti 😂😂 So now he wants to give his yeti to his brother and wants his own mini B!!
While I mostly agree I have a few exceptions. I believe there shouldn’t be any brushed motors in cars over $250aud. If a kid is wanting to get into this hobby and has a small budget it’s beneficial to have the option for a brushed system while still being able to get a hobby grade rc with the ability to upgrade later on
Your reviews are getting better every time! This is exactly what we want for videos! We want to hear the machine not commercial music like other companies add :)
Always enjoyed the intro music on the vids. Really enjoyed the track on this one! Keep up the great work! Super happy I recently found AMain, and jumped head first into the RC space :D
Losi nailed it with these, actually just installed that motor esc combo in the mini t, HOLY MOSES, it literally came alive!!!! Love this thing!!! And I AM A HUGE TRAXXAS FANBOY, so trust me get ya one of these losi mini's !!!!!
Looks like a nice little sled. It just hits me in the face again how annoying it is that RC makers use a scale to describe the size of a car that is not a proper scale model of a real car, so it ends up being so wishy-washy that it is hard to tell how big the thing is. Yes I know, you told us. But usually if you want to get creative and combine bodies and chassis which are not meant for each other, you have a hard time figuring out what fits and what doesn't.
I've got the Mini-T 2.0. It's a nice car but my big complaint is that it's MASSIVELY overspecialized for racing and only really works on smooth surfaces. Which, granted, is kinda to be expected for a 1/18th scale stadium truck but we basically lost the Mini 8IGHT series for this thing, and the Mini 8IGHTs were far more versatile even if they weren't exactly good for rough terrain either. The tires are also, well... overspecialized for racing, in this case specifically for carpet and clay, and they wear out super quickly on pavement. So... yeah. I feel that while in concept this platform is great, it could have been executed a little better.
A lot of fun in a lil size 😍😍😍I've gotta get this for my collection! There isnt a hobby grade 1 18 rc in my collection only toy grade 1 18 such as the Litehawk spike Jr and adventure force metal racer buggy.
Looks like a fun little yard ripper. I bought myself an ARRMA Granite MEGA a few days ago as a birthday gift, so it's my first hobby quality rc truck. I'd like to eventually switch it to brushless, but for now I just upgraded it to some Spektrum SMART LiPo packs and a matching smart charger. I want to do it right and replace key parts with stronger metal versions before going brushless. So for now I'm gonna get some fun out of it in stock form before going too ham into buying any go-fast bits. :)
The only metal parts you need to make your mega a brushless one is the "power module" that houses the slipper clutch and has the motor mounted to it. It has a metal motor plate instead of all plastic like your mega has. Not much else you need. My 3s brushless arrmas came stock with mostly plastic parts and they handle a beating. Thing I break most is the half plastic main input gear, and its better to break that 7 dollar gear than something else.
@@CadgerChristmasLightShowThanks for the info, I'll have to look into it. I've also been wanting to change the stock 14mm hex's to some 12mm versions. That way I'd have more tire choices, I can get some nice road tires for thrashing about on paved surfaces so I'm not ruining my knobbies. :)
Is think this is a pretty nice little buggy, and the price is decent, especially since this is from a big brand. Personally though, I prefer my WLTOYS 144001, yes, WLTOYS is a small brand, but they make some of the best budget RCs IMO. The 144001 has a 540 motor out of the box, yes, you heard that right, a 540 brushed motor in a 1/14 scale RC. What speed does that produce? Around 30MPH with the stock 2s 1500mah battery! It has a metal chassis, 4wd (with a metal drive shaft, metal drive cups, metal dog bones, and metal CVDs), double wishbone independent suspension,front and rear, oil filled shocks, fully tunable shock position, camber, toe, front and rear. There are also plenty of aftermarket parts for it, not as many as say Arrma cars, but still a lot. The 144001 is RTR, you'll only need 4 AA batteries. How much for this sweet package you ask? $70-$85! I absolutely love this little car, highly recommend
Especially what the one your talking about and 124019 can do on a nice brushless system. easily go’s 60+ on a 1/14 and 1/12 and yes both stock 30mph is pretty fast but going faster will always be fun
I love my mini b. I upgraded it with a cheapy brushless motor and esc from Amazon. Calculated speed is 50mph. I don’t have a gps or can afford one anymore so I don’t know the actual speed.
I was thinking of doing the same but I'm generally worried about cheapo electronics, especially motors. Which motor did you get? So many no-name options out there. The price of the brushed Mini-B is totally reasonable but more than half that cost to go brushless (an upgrade which I know darn well I'm going to want very quickly) makes the price go juuust out of my comfortable buying range. ($150 + $85 for the motor + receiver)
Love the vids guys. Keep up the awesome vids. Id like to see you guys do another 4wd carpet buggy build with the losi 22x4 to do a comparison to the b74. really trying to decide what to go with.
@@AMain_Hobbies that would be an awesome build series. You should do a carpet build if you do. These things are impressive. Im not even close to good enough for this thing. It outdrives me. Awesome videos guys
So I am going to grab this puppy, I lost my dog and I just need something to keep my mind busy. I've had all kinds of Losi RC's before. Are the replacement parts, hop up parts the same between the Mini T's and the Mini B? EDIT: Saw they have them on their website, very nice. Can't wait to get this and get back into this hobby.
Most parts are shared between the T and B; the chassis is different, the body, the battery hold down and a few other small details; the bulk is the same though. It's a great little buggy that's fun indoors or out. Sorry to hear about your dog. Hopefully the r/c keeps you busy! -Brett
@@mathewrichardson6787 had 2 Micro-T’s as a kid, just getting back into RC so i got a mini-B. Always wanted a buggy as a kid but never had the money to get anything nicer than Micro-T’s
@@garrethammond7082 its finicky how u set the mesh, i found out since its a cam type set up u want to put it in the cam that tighter than loser if u do that then i havent had issue with mine, my kids is more common cuz they are young and dont know when to stop pulling the trigger on the car if its against a wall or something
These NanoSport cars are great fun: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-nanosport-1-32-2wd-rtr-game-puck-cars-two-pack-asc20170/p-qqqrqaqagcqxqctz SCX24 is another great one: www.amainhobbies.com/axial-scx24-2019-jeep-wrangler-jlu-crc-1-24-4wd-rtr-scale-mini-crawler-yellow-axi00002t2/p-qqqrt2kqnzzwqctz Here is our mini vehicle category if you want to see all cars: www.amainhobbies.com/mini-micro-electric-kits-cars-trucks/c-qeawsd9cytwryqgz Let me know if you have other questions. -Brett
I'll buy it when they combine all the upgrades at a discounted price! Beef up the steering servo, battery and produce a bind and drive option too. ...DX5, thank you! Old fingers, so I'd rather buy it ready to go.
Years ago I had nitro buggies and just coming around to possibly getting an electric one. (the nitro ones were a pain in the ass as a kid and I'd get too frustrated.) Anyway, it seems that the best route to go is to just get the mini t 2.0 instead of converting anything to brushless. The rc car and conversion seems to cost either more or the same as the brushless. Edit: Just saw you mentioned the prices at the end.
I just got the upgraded slipper clutch however no matter how tight i put it, it slips and the car barely even moves. I switched back to the stock slipper, but even that now slips no matter how tight it is. I’m not sure what to do
It sounds like it isn't seated properly and the pads are able to slip. It's not a gear stripped or an axle pin that fell out? Once the slipper is seated properly it shouldn't slip at all, unless the pads have grease or a lube on them. Maybe review the manual and the assembly process; maybe a part is missing? There is something going on other than the slipper slips. Check it out, let me know. -Brett
Damn, I just got the scx24. I didn't know about these or I would have gotten a mini B instead lol. But I've been having fun with it and I'm going to make a mini off-road/rock crawling course for it in the backyard.
A little seepage is ok. These little 1/16 diffs don't really hold fluid. I imagine the gears are only greased up a bit and some is expected to leak slightly. It happens. -Brett
Heck yeah it will work. Or just put the truck shock towers on the buggy, remove the wing and baad-a-bing! But yeah... the body fitment might be funky. -Brett
I enjoy RTR. First thing I do is take it about 80% apart and check the assembly quality. Lock tight some things and put in my preferred fluids and oils.
@@joshuajkoplin well if thats the case why not just not buy RTR and just build yourself? Seems stable at best. I learned one time when i had a tamiya mini built for me and then when things happened i had trouble working on it. After that I NEVER did again. Full build for me
The runtime was long enough it wasn't a concern, that I remember (20-30 minutes). With the charger, that's a tough one. The included charger outputs half an amp (0.5A) and I have a feeling we used one of our big proper chargers to charge. I'm guessing the included charger is at least an hour job. It's a great little buggy though, really zippy and quick. -Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies thanks for the reply that helps a lot. I think I’m going to try and grab a mini B pro roller tomorrow and that way I can get the bigger dual charger. Great channel and content! Keep up the good info
You can't really with the included equipment. One would need a dedicated battery charger, or a device like this cell checker/balancer/discharger: www.amainhobbies.com/hyperion-eos-sentry-4-28s-battery-checker-balancer-w-store-mode-discharge-hp-eos8sent4/p860365 -Brett
I just ran my Mini B at my local park. It's a blast to drive but I noticed that when I reverse the front wheels wobble pretty bad. Anyone else have this issue?
2021, and it gets a 280 motor and only does 13mph on a 2s??? Not acceptable for $160. There are models that are similar size that are $60 cheaper that can do 15-18mph.
New Subscriber here. I am 47 years old and a disabled US Marine Combat veteran, but I really miss my RC10. I'm new to the hobby, it's changed to me a lot. I don't even own a RC yet. But your video was awesome 👌 and made me want to start shopping around for a budget at first lol...like I said...new subscriber and I would appreciate it if you returned the favor. Great job on the video!!!
thank you for your service! if you'd like to get into rc racing\backyard bashing more seriously, id highly recommend getting one of these mini buggies, or something similar like a micro crawler. they are small, cheaper and easy to keep running, but they sure are loads of fun! plus you can throw everything in a backpack and take it wherever. i have some experience with both large and small scale, and while a larger car will generally be more stable over rough terrain, nothing beats watching the mighty mini cars tumble and flip like crazy. it really is something, and every day of driving, even at the same location, can bring a new experience. good luck and have an awesome time!
Derrick, I run Arrma Typhon, LOSI DB PROs, and a couple SCTs. It's very easy to love this car. Once you pop that Brushless in there.....LOOK OUT! It's not supposed to be that fast. It's not supposed to be so good on carpet at this scale. BUT IT IS. I have a vid on my channel SpinRush RC. Check it out! Seeing is believing.
@@shanealberico what system you put in , I put a 380 3100 kv in one but still needs bigger pinion gear to be insane , its only little faster than the 6000 kv mini can motor
@@blainesworld6404 thanks , im definitely going see a main has fir the mini available, this dynamite all in one is pretty good I have alot run time on it ,
I think for how damn small it is, it's way too expensive. I can get me a wltoys 144001 for 40 dollars less, and it's a 1/14th scale. It's also in my opinion way more reliable, and capable. Also, it can go 35 straight out of the box, and comes with a battery.
I am very disappointed by my mini t 2.0. Proprietary batteries and odd hex sizes mean this thing has a fraction of the support the original mini t did. If you are speed running or racing on clay you will be fine probably. But this thing simply can't handle loose stuff at all. I've had other 2wd drive vehicles do fine but this one just did not handle good for me.
@@chadthunderd1ck734 What tires are you running? I think because I'm racing time on a track it's really easy to compare to other cars in terms of overall performance. I have a video of a different car on my track that should give some sense of the terrain type. I should say for transparency that I've been driving 4wd race buggies and truggies so my comparison isnt exactly direct. But I just couldn't get the mini t to stop spinning!
Do you know about the hidden dual rates on the Mini B? It makes the brushed one go much faster. Read the manual it is in there and so many people are skipping it.
Throttle Dual Rate
1. Place the vehicle on a stand, and power ON the transmitter.
2. Power ON the vehicle.
3. Apply either forward or reverse throttle input on the transmitter and hold that position.
4. To add or remove throttle input, hold the throttle input, and press the (+) or (-) Throttle
Trim button.
These kids should know that but they don't read the manual for no good reason.
Yea it makes the brushed go 2mph faster some arnt set right from factory and maxed it can do donuts very aggressively
I have the Mini-T brushed and while its not that quick, probably one of the nicest engineered and best handling I've had for the coin.
We were running these this past winter indoors on a clay a track for 1/10 trucks and buggies they can almost put down the same lap times as the A main 1/10 buggy’s although I forgot to say they were also upgraded with hobby wing ESC brushless motor kit’s and aluminum shocks 👌very fast handled very well especially for how light they are!
I tell you these things need a 3.0 version with better stuff because they are already really good
These things are awesome - handle great and fast (with brushless)! A bit of a handful on the rough stuff, though. Also, interest in these seems to ebb and flow but would love to see a box stock class at local tracks?!
I have the Mini-T brushless and it's crazy powerful for a driveway ripper. It wheelies and takes off like a rocket, instant acceleration! When the mini-B brushless comes out I will definitely get one. I added T-bone bumpers since concrete is really hard on the truck 🤣
Took me 2 days to read the manual and find out the throttle was at 75% and you can change it and the steering 🤙. Such a fun little buggy to run even brushed.
i really like your channel man. you do a wonderful job in these videos and you're easy to listen to. keep it going bro!
Love my mini B with the brushless. Little thing rips!
As a first RC it is the best bang for the buck especially if it’s a first race car as your first RC. It has a decently fast charger, an esc and motor that are slow enough to run in your house, a servo that isn’t slow and tires that work good on nearly any surface (except wood obviously)
How long battery last? Is it good for track racing?
Stock servo is good it just does easy stock servo is super fast teeth is very soft plastics I presume
@@subash526 800mah battery will last 30+minutes it’s good for a decent race session with laps
@@subash526 if you can get those 1,000mah battery’s your looking at almost an hour of run time
I actually just picked up a mini B from my lhs early today for myself and a Axial Yeti jr for my youngest son. For the price I’m totally impressed with the Losi! My youngest even likes it better than his yeti 😂😂 So now he wants to give his yeti to his brother and wants his own mini B!!
RC companies should completely get rid of brushed motors and just go with brushless
I agree
While I mostly agree I have a few exceptions. I believe there shouldn’t be any brushed motors in cars over $250aud. If a kid is wanting to get into this hobby and has a small budget it’s beneficial to have the option for a brushed system while still being able to get a hobby grade rc with the ability to upgrade later on
True and brushed should be so much cheaper like half as cheap
Brush has more torque buddy
@@driftx2 that’s just false brush can struggle based on how much power it even outputs in general
Excellent! Love how thorough and honest all your reviews are. Awesome UA-cam channel and the best rc website without a doubt! So glad you guys exist!
Your reviews are getting better every time! This is exactly what we want for videos! We want to hear the machine not commercial music like other companies add :)
Always enjoyed the intro music on the vids. Really enjoyed the track on this one! Keep up the great work! Super happy I recently found AMain, and jumped head first into the RC space :D
Awesome man! Happy you found us too.
-Brett
Great job with the video! The car looked great on the carpet track with the stock tires.
Yeah, it hooked up great and even pulled a few wheelies! Thanks for the comment Todd.
-Brett
Losi nailed it with these, actually just installed that motor esc combo in the mini t, HOLY MOSES, it literally came alive!!!! Love this thing!!! And I AM A HUGE TRAXXAS FANBOY, so trust me get ya one of these losi mini's !!!!!
Darn it Brett, now I need one of these...
Looks like a nice little sled. It just hits me in the face again how annoying it is that RC makers use a scale to describe the size of a car that is not a proper scale model of a real car, so it ends up being so wishy-washy that it is hard to tell how big the thing is. Yes I know, you told us. But usually if you want to get creative and combine bodies and chassis which are not meant for each other, you have a hard time figuring out what fits and what doesn't.
A great way a got past this issue was searching up “mini rc bodys” trust me you’ll find a bunch of shells that fit this car
I've got the Mini-T 2.0. It's a nice car but my big complaint is that it's MASSIVELY overspecialized for racing and only really works on smooth surfaces. Which, granted, is kinda to be expected for a 1/18th scale stadium truck but we basically lost the Mini 8IGHT series for this thing, and the Mini 8IGHTs were far more versatile even if they weren't exactly good for rough terrain either. The tires are also, well... overspecialized for racing, in this case specifically for carpet and clay, and they wear out super quickly on pavement.
So... yeah. I feel that while in concept this platform is great, it could have been executed a little better.
Awesome video....going to get mine tomorrow....I have the Mini T.....why not the Mini B as well.....great job!
Great review. What’s faster the factory brushless configuration or the aftermarket dynamite brushless?
A lot of fun in a lil size 😍😍😍I've gotta get this for my collection! There isnt a hobby grade 1 18 rc in my collection only toy grade 1 18 such as the Litehawk spike Jr and adventure force metal racer buggy.
Looks like a fun little yard ripper. I bought myself an ARRMA Granite MEGA a few days ago as a birthday gift, so it's my first hobby quality rc truck. I'd like to eventually switch it to brushless, but for now I just upgraded it to some Spektrum SMART LiPo packs and a matching smart charger. I want to do it right and replace key parts with stronger metal versions before going brushless. So for now I'm gonna get some fun out of it in stock form before going too ham into buying any go-fast bits. :)
The only metal parts you need to make your mega a brushless one is the "power module" that houses the slipper clutch and has the motor mounted to it. It has a metal motor plate instead of all plastic like your mega has. Not much else you need. My 3s brushless arrmas came stock with mostly plastic parts and they handle a beating. Thing I break most is the half plastic main input gear, and its better to break that 7 dollar gear than something else.
@@CadgerChristmasLightShowThanks for the info, I'll have to look into it. I've also been wanting to change the stock 14mm hex's to some 12mm versions. That way I'd have more tire choices, I can get some nice road tires for thrashing about on paved surfaces so I'm not ruining my knobbies. :)
Nice video as always!
My only hobby grade RF was a micro t that upgraded to 20+ mph. I literally broke it every single time I drove it. 😭
Is think this is a pretty nice little buggy, and the price is decent, especially since this is from a big brand. Personally though, I prefer my WLTOYS 144001, yes, WLTOYS is a small brand, but they make some of the best budget RCs IMO. The 144001 has a 540 motor out of the box, yes, you heard that right, a 540 brushed motor in a 1/14 scale RC. What speed does that produce? Around 30MPH with the stock 2s 1500mah battery!
It has a metal chassis, 4wd (with a metal drive shaft, metal drive cups, metal dog bones, and metal CVDs), double wishbone independent suspension,front and rear, oil filled shocks, fully tunable shock position, camber, toe, front and rear.
There are also plenty of aftermarket parts for it, not as many as say Arrma cars, but still a lot.
The 144001 is RTR, you'll only need 4 AA batteries. How much for this sweet package you ask? $70-$85! I absolutely love this little car, highly recommend
Especially what the one your talking about and 124019 can do on a nice brushless system. easily go’s 60+ on a 1/14 and 1/12 and yes both stock 30mph is pretty fast but going faster will always be fun
@@chefbgordon8892 Yeah, and of course as you said it has it's 124019/18 brothers
was thinking the same thing
I gotta be honest I have both the mini t is way better IMO I broke the wltoys and haven’t even bothered to fix it cause the losi is so much better
If you’re reading this and are still unsure if you should buy this vehicle.......DO IT! Awesome buggy for the price!
Great video! Is that track carpet or turf? How’s the maintenance on it , since it’s not covered?
Wonder if they will come out with a brushless version, like they did with the mini t ??
I wanna know why the Mini T is 1/18th scale instead of 1/16th scale like the Mini B? Wouldn't you want both to be same scale?
I love my mini b. I upgraded it with a cheapy brushless motor and esc from Amazon. Calculated speed is 50mph. I don’t have a gps or can afford one anymore so I don’t know the actual speed.
I was thinking of doing the same but I'm generally worried about cheapo electronics, especially motors. Which motor did you get? So many no-name options out there. The price of the brushed Mini-B is totally reasonable but more than half that cost to go brushless (an upgrade which I know darn well I'm going to want very quickly) makes the price go juuust out of my comfortable buying range. ($150 + $85 for the motor + receiver)
You're not supposed to move the radar gun it's supposed to stay fixed. The car has to be coming directly at or away from the front of the gun.
All the information you give us is awesome.....thanks so much...stay safe 🙏
Dig that new background music
What ever happened the mini 8ight? Will there be a remake of that?
You think the mini B is fast with the brushed? Just review the Teton.👍
You can increase the top speed by about 30% with the stock motor by adjusting the throttle dual rate. It does 17mph.
Yes, we are familiar but when we tried adjusting the dual rates there was no change in power, so we did not mention it.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies That's interesting. I really like the feature for slowing it down so my daughter can drive it.
Love the vids guys. Keep up the awesome vids. Id like to see you guys do another 4wd carpet buggy build with the losi 22x4 to do a comparison to the b74. really trying to decide what to go with.
Yeah, good idea! Never tried the 22x but people always have nothing but positive things to say about it.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies that would be an awesome build series. You should do a carpet build if you do. These things are impressive. Im not even close to good enough for this thing. It outdrives me. Awesome videos guys
So I am going to grab this puppy, I lost my dog and I just need something to keep my mind busy. I've had all kinds of Losi RC's before. Are the replacement parts, hop up parts the same between the Mini T's and the Mini B?
EDIT: Saw they have them on their website, very nice. Can't wait to get this and get back into this hobby.
Most parts are shared between the T and B; the chassis is different, the body, the battery hold down and a few other small details; the bulk is the same though. It's a great little buggy that's fun indoors or out. Sorry to hear about your dog. Hopefully the r/c keeps you busy!
-Brett
Remember the original Mini-T. The brushless system alone was about $200! Man this hobby has gotten cheaper it’s pretty crazy
its either the technology has improved for production or rc's were never meant to be expensive anyways i think
Remember the micro t?
@@mathewrichardson6787 had 2 Micro-T’s as a kid, just getting back into RC so i got a mini-B. Always wanted a buggy as a kid but never had the money to get anything nicer than Micro-T’s
Nice testing,😀 but 🤔 hmmm... I'm thinking 4wd, if it we're almost has faster than any buggy can do.😂😉👍🧙
I looked into these but ultimately got the team associated reflex 14b and man its been great! Brushless and awd
any problems with the spur gear? I heard it can be a weak spot
@@garrethammond7082 its finicky how u set the mesh, i found out since its a cam type set up u want to put it in the cam that tighter than loser if u do that then i havent had issue with mine, my kids is more common cuz they are young and dont know when to stop pulling the trigger on the car if its against a wall or something
Any good small scale RC recommend? Like 1/16 or 1/12 /14? Thanks
These NanoSport cars are great fun: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-nanosport-1-32-2wd-rtr-game-puck-cars-two-pack-asc20170/p-qqqrqaqagcqxqctz
SCX24 is another great one: www.amainhobbies.com/axial-scx24-2019-jeep-wrangler-jlu-crc-1-24-4wd-rtr-scale-mini-crawler-yellow-axi00002t2/p-qqqrt2kqnzzwqctz
Here is our mini vehicle category if you want to see all cars: www.amainhobbies.com/mini-micro-electric-kits-cars-trucks/c-qeawsd9cytwryqgz
Let me know if you have other questions.
-Brett
Im digging the mini/ micro scene lately. Scx24 is a keeper, this looks like it too
I'll buy it when they combine all the upgrades at a discounted price! Beef up the steering servo, battery and produce a bind and drive option too. ...DX5, thank you! Old fingers, so I'd rather buy it ready to go.
What about tire? If it flare out..can we buy?
Are they worth the price out of the box?
I had a Losi mini desert truck that is broken, but will the brushless motor and castle esc work with this?
Yes finally they get one
Years ago I had nitro buggies and just coming around to possibly getting an electric one. (the nitro ones were a pain in the ass as a kid and I'd get too frustrated.) Anyway, it seems that the best route to go is to just get the mini t 2.0 instead of converting anything to brushless. The rc car and conversion seems to cost either more or the same as the brushless.
Edit: Just saw you mentioned the prices at the end.
HobbyTown uses this vid on their webpage? Is AMain Hobbies affiliated with HobbyTown?
Yes sir, they partnered a few years back. AMain helps manage and operate their website, so there is some overlap.
-Brett
Where is the Mini-B Brushless like the Mini-T Brushless?
I only see the brushed version for sale on the site..
Losi has only released the Mini-B with Brushed power.
-Brett
I just got the upgraded slipper clutch however no matter how tight i put it, it slips and the car barely even moves. I switched back to the stock slipper, but even that now slips no matter how tight it is. I’m not sure what to do
It sounds like it isn't seated properly and the pads are able to slip. It's not a gear stripped or an axle pin that fell out? Once the slipper is seated properly it shouldn't slip at all, unless the pads have grease or a lube on them. Maybe review the manual and the assembly process; maybe a part is missing? There is something going on other than the slipper slips. Check it out, let me know.
-Brett
Damn, I just got the scx24. I didn't know about these or I would have gotten a mini B instead lol. But I've been having fun with it and I'm going to make a mini off-road/rock crawling course for it in the backyard.
Apples to oranges, enjoy what you have and not what you don’t! SCX24 is definitely worth it
Mine leaks a film of oil from the differential case ... I have already tried to tighten all the screws ... What can I do? Thank you!
A little seepage is ok. These little 1/16 diffs don't really hold fluid. I imagine the gears are only greased up a bit and some is expected to leak slightly. It happens.
-Brett
Pretty cool little buggy
cool buggy im getting one but u said the battery was 6500mah but its 650mah
Is the mini b chassis compatible with the mini t parts to make the mini t a longer wheelbase? (With the exception of body mount holes) would it work?
Heck yeah it will work. Or just put the truck shock towers on the buggy, remove the wing and baad-a-bing! But yeah... the body fitment might be funky.
-Brett
650mah not 6500mah i wonder if they make bidder packs
Thanx big time! I’ll pass this along!
one of my fav RCs
Big price jump on the brushless versions 😑
Says $199 in video.
Current price as of Nov 21’ is $229.
Can you on box the tenacity bd pro
That eco power charger, how many amps is it charging that 650a lipo at?
It has a 2A max charge rate.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies so it's safe to charge 650/800mah at 2a? 🤔
@@90Kenny Probably not. It's best to use the included charger for a safer charge. Good catch.
-Brett
I love the way how he's speak his voice is so amazing
Would a hatchback body fit it?
Kevin Talbot in the uk tested it on UA-cam and it is not very durable
I miss the Associated RC-18 lineup :(
Love you brett
I’ll NEVER understand ready to run as you learn so much by building it yourself as it helps you set it up and repair/replace parts
I enjoy RTR. First thing I do is take it about 80% apart and check the assembly quality. Lock tight some things and put in my preferred fluids and oils.
@@joshuajkoplin well if thats the case why not just not buy RTR and just build yourself? Seems stable at best. I learned one time when i had a tamiya mini built for me and then when things happened i had trouble working on it. After that I NEVER did again. Full build for me
What is the run time ?? And charge time with included charger?
The runtime was long enough it wasn't a concern, that I remember (20-30 minutes). With the charger, that's a tough one. The included charger outputs half an amp (0.5A) and I have a feeling we used one of our big proper chargers to charge. I'm guessing the included charger is at least an hour job. It's a great little buggy though, really zippy and quick.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies thanks for the reply that helps a lot. I think I’m going to try and grab a mini B pro roller tomorrow and that way I can get the bigger dual charger. Great channel and content! Keep up the good info
Notification gang!😀
POG lol
Great Video.
nice!!! thanknyou for posting!!👍
What about storage charging that little battery, just out of interest
You can't really with the included equipment. One would need a dedicated battery charger, or a device like this cell checker/balancer/discharger: www.amainhobbies.com/hyperion-eos-sentry-4-28s-battery-checker-balancer-w-store-mode-discharge-hp-eos8sent4/p860365
-Brett
I just ran my Mini B at my local park. It's a blast to drive but I noticed that when I reverse the front wheels wobble pretty bad. Anyone else have this issue?
Yeah, it's the servo saver.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies would the aluminum servo horn solve that issue?
@@ag11b69 Yes.
-Brett
2021, and it gets a 280 motor and only does 13mph on a 2s??? Not acceptable for $160. There are models that are similar size that are $60 cheaper that can do 15-18mph.
Very nice track .
Wa bout the wltoys a959-b?
Good job, very nice vidéo my friend 👍👍
Why are orders taking so long to ship?
Our US based customers have received their stimulus checks making our demand greater. We will be back to full steam soon as we get caught up.
-Brett
Great video!
New Subscriber here. I am 47 years old and a disabled US Marine Combat veteran, but I really miss my RC10. I'm new to the hobby, it's changed to me a lot. I don't even own a RC yet. But your video was awesome 👌 and made me want to start shopping around for a budget at first lol...like I said...new subscriber and I would appreciate it if you returned the favor. Great job on the video!!!
That's good bro, stay safe
thank you for your service! if you'd like to get into rc racing\backyard bashing more seriously, id highly recommend getting one of these mini buggies, or something similar like a micro crawler. they are small, cheaper and easy to keep running, but they sure are loads of fun! plus you can throw everything in a backpack and take it wherever. i have some experience with both large and small scale, and while a larger car will generally be more stable over rough terrain, nothing beats watching the mighty mini cars tumble and flip like crazy. it really is something, and every day of driving, even at the same location, can bring a new experience. good luck and have an awesome time!
@@TGP-vq4vi for sure, I'm gonna buy a small buggy next week
i posted my mini b for sale this morning with the brushless setup.... its not longer for sale after watching this.
Where are you located
What! Why would you sell it!? (the only acceptable answer is you want a different r/c car)
-Brett
😄👍 such a fun little ripper , cheap to modify.
@@AMain_Hobbies took the ad down and brought it to my local track. Forgot how fun and fast around a track these little guys are.
Mini B is a fun buggy.
I think i need one now
Wait where is the esc......
5:52
im so confused...
It's built into the motor: www.amainhobbies.com/dynamite-brushless-motor-esc-2in1-combo-6000kv-dyns0501/p-qqqvq2yqtmzwqctz
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Ohh wow im dumb... Thanks for the help man!
4:41 You sure about that, boss? Looks like 650mah, not 6500mah. Lol. Probably tough to get used to mini scale when you're used to larger scale.
Derrick, I run Arrma Typhon, LOSI DB PROs, and a couple SCTs. It's very easy to love this car. Once you pop that Brushless in there.....LOOK OUT! It's not supposed to be that fast. It's not supposed to be so good on carpet at this scale. BUT IT IS. I have a vid on my channel SpinRush RC. Check it out! Seeing is believing.
I wish it was four wheel drive I just want a 1/16 erevo but that's not Traxxas
I see a miniB in my future
You guys need to get you hands on a arrma kraton exb 8s and review it please and can you try to find the best cheap electronica options for it
I might buy this it looks cool
I have one and with the brushless kit it’s awesome
@@shanealberico that's cool I might get it to match my mini t
@@auxrc650 I have both and with the brushless kit there so fun
My mini t does standing back flips
@@shanealberico what system you put in , I put a 380 3100 kv in one but still needs bigger pinion gear to be insane , its only little faster than the 6000 kv mini can motor
Brushless, only 26. Keep it
If anyone reads this put a castle mamba micro x in this. Holy smokes it's quick.
Which motor
@@paulclancy2404 8200kv. She Flys
Great idea! We should have used that instead of the Dynamite system. You should work here.
-Brett
@@blainesworld6404 thanks , im definitely going see a main has fir the mini available, this dynamite all in one is pretty good I have alot run time on it ,
@@paulclancy2404 I have the dynamite motor in my mini t and it runs fast my mini b with the castle Flys
Very cool
I think for how damn small it is, it's way too expensive. I can get me a wltoys 144001 for 40 dollars less, and it's a 1/14th scale. It's also in my opinion way more reliable, and capable. Also, it can go 35 straight out of the box, and comes with a battery.
That's the best part of a free and open market. You can buy your WL Toys buggy and the other guy can buy the Losi Mini-B.
@@goldenmanuever1176 yeah
Tbh I own both but the mini t is far superior in pretty much every way (mini t is brushless)
@@chadthunderd1ck734 how long battery last?
Wow thats Tamiya 80s slow!
Zero tire options for mini t/b 2.0 unless you want giant tires
I am very disappointed by my mini t 2.0. Proprietary batteries and odd hex sizes mean this thing has a fraction of the support the original mini t did. If you are speed running or racing on clay you will be fine probably. But this thing simply can't handle loose stuff at all. I've had other 2wd drive vehicles do fine but this one just did not handle good for me.
Hummmmm interesting mine handles great on rough stuff
@@chadthunderd1ck734 What tires are you running? I think because I'm racing time on a track it's really easy to compare to other cars in terms of overall performance. I have a video of a different car on my track that should give some sense of the terrain type.
I should say for transparency that I've been driving 4wd race buggies and truggies so my comparison isnt exactly direct. But I just couldn't get the mini t to stop spinning!
@@shaughnreilly6928 I run step pins
@@chadthunderd1ck734 that's what I was running! Well I'm glad the car works for you at least
Nice👍👍
This dudes sounds like mr. Canucks grow voice
Petition for mini b 4wd: