A Better Brushed Crawler ESC? ISDT ESC70 Unboxing | Test | Review

The ISDT ESC70 sure has made some waves! I have heard multiple people talking about how interesting it was - so I had to get one and try it out myself.

It boasts a 70A continuous power output, and a host of programming options via a bluetooth connection. Sounds great right?

In this video, I unbox this ESC, get it setup in my Axial Base Camp, give it a full test, and then an overall review. Is it really better than the Hobbywing 1080? Can it de-throne the kind of brushed crawler ESCs?

Video timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Unboxing
1:03 Overview
2:25 Setup
9:58 Test
12:30 Review

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[BangForYourBuckRc]

Wow! I’m amazed at the slow crawl modulation! So smooth! Excellent find!

[chrisstone]

Active drag brake is when your descending, no more on and off the throttle.
To set the active drag level: i normally set it at 5 and test to see if it does that jitter. If it does jitter, lower the number to 4. If it doesn’t jitter, set it to 6. You want the highest setting without the jitter.
The downhill control you gain with this function is what I believe sets this apart from the 1080. Also being able to set throttle curves. Just gives you so much better low speed control.

[danwoodruff]

I like that ESC. Yes it was a pain to setup. But when you get it is a good little ESC. Great price.

[roblowrie]

I have 2 of these ESCs now. One in my son's FTX Mauler, and one in my Carisma Sca1e Coyote, and I've not had any issues with either.

Yes, the set up can be a bit quirky at times, but for the kind of driving my son and I do, it seems pretty good.

Time will tell on the long term performance, but for a cheap ESC, for a build on a budget, I'd still use one again. Nothing against the 1080, as I have one in my TRX4, and would definitely use that again, but it's always good to try something new. Especially at only £20!!! 👍🏻😎

[GearHeadJonny]

it's always nice to have more options but when it comes to brushed crawlers 1080 will always be my go-to especially when paired up with a Holmes hobbies crawler motor

[kaulanafernandez]

Can u do a review on the drift setting?

[curtisknudson]

Just buy a Fusion 2 in 1, or Axe by Hobbywing. The cost is 100.00 more, then what you would spend on a brushed set up. With better control over all aspects of your drive train. Thanks again Troy, Great and informative video.

[JPWirt]

I have two Element crawlers both (currently) running Holmes Crawlmaster Sport 8T 550 motors. One has a 1080, the other an ESC70. The ESC70 did take a bit more setup than the 1080, BUT it doesn't get hot running the 8T like the 1080 does.

I had the same hesitation transitioning from FWD to REV. It's been a while, but I want to say dialing in a bit of throttle trim is what got rid of that.

[harizyobatista]

is this esc for crawlers only? or will it work fine for a basher like lets say a arrma granite 4x2 or arrrma voltage?

[dadsrcworkbench]

I like the ISDT 70 but I deal with the stuttering issue too and haven't found a solution.

[extremercbashers]

I agree there's another speed controller it's called The Ark2 made by karisma it has even more setting but at the end of the day the 1080 is what I would go with

[ThompsonRc]

Are you going going to try out the new radio link cool9030 90a brushed esc

[thepatriotrcchannel]

Hey Troy. Now that it's been a couple weeks do you like the esc or have you gone back to 1080 ? I bought mine last night and it I'll be here tomorrow!! Installing it on a legendary grando crawler I picked up Really cheap.

[Quitmotorsports]

I've seen a lot of videos on this esc, nobody has been happy with the over complicated esc programming and firmware issues, have yet to try mine, can't lose with a 1080

[billyb]

good review my friend seems the setup is awkward but you explained it well
*left a like👍Au👍fully watched*

[stephenr]

12 months later and there is a isdt esc 90

[polishguywithhardtospellna]

For new users, a visit to isdt FAQ section is a Must. App should have every aspect of every setting and every dependent setting to the setting you're changing explained. But it never will. Their FB page is also quite rich in issues and some helpful tips from users. Bluetooth button is 100% not safe for water. Esc I still don't know if it's submersible and how reliably waterproof it is, if at all.

[robsrcinsanity]

Watch exocaged rc’s review on this, I think he figured out the drag brake.

[bsbigrcadventures]

Take it you didint get on with that then Troy hobbywing all the way 👍👍

[allyoucando]

the esc is not bad, because you decide how is behave, but the app is the one is bad, some people the app is the real problem for others not