The problem with the Spektrum Firma 2-1

Published 2021-12-02
I review the new line of Spektrum Firma 2-1 ESC/Motor Combo units. They come in two different KV values, 1400 and 2300kv and have a lot of nice features, with a few drawbacks, watch to find out more.

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All Comments (21)
  • @troo1977
    Thanks Matt. Your ability to school us and entertain us at the same time is greatly appreciated.
  • @nielsjuhr594
    Not commenting on the video, just wanted to swing through and say how much I appreciate all that you do for the rc community. Your passion and commitment is amazing and I sincerely appreciate it.
  • @dt4807
    New to this channel, just want to express how much I appreciate an honest review that is not pushing the product or starts with “Worlds best….”
  • @thesillypig785
    I was looking at these motor/esc combo's but went for the hobbywing xerun 540L R2 for the simple fact that all programming is done on a smartphone, and you can do it while running the car. Best feature ever on a ESC.
  • @Andy_Yates
    Thanks, I've been curious about these. You definitely read my mind in the future by acknowledging the question about this fitting in a VS4-10 Phoenix. I bought a Castle Slate / Mamba X combo but that Spektrum would be such a clean install if it fits
  • @rcnutball4087
    Thanks for making the video. I was looking to get the 2300 2in1 but I could not find any videos on it 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
  • @SouthsideRC
    Aaaaahhhh! I was gonna say that buying the Combo and programming card separately is kind of a deal breaker. But, having a shorter can may make me get it anyway. Great follow up video!
  • @stevemiller7980
    Thank you for the review, I've been thinking about this setup. Thanks for telling us the good and bad.
  • I love the idea but I’m still going to go with the fusion one of the biggest reasons they give you the program card at this point I have back ups on my back ups of those and they’re great to have
  • @lypheEddie
    I was super on the fence about one of these or the hobbywing. Thank you for the review, chief
  • @mutstumbo
    Thanks for sharing another great upload. That ring light sure would make the background pop if it was around the water valve. haha
  • @jaylite2826
    I put the 2300kv version in my scx10 iii build and am very happy with it, and was not happy about adding another programing card to the tool box though. I have a little pile of the ones that come with the 1080 forming on my workbench.
  • @mattshobbies
    Just got one of these, and in the Phoenix VS410 Portal I needed the card to change the direction. Must be the VFDtwin, but I had my transmitter in 'reverse throttle' to go forward until I got the card. I also like the Hobbywing 2in1 better. Just overall it's more configurable (Have that in my capra), and I prefer it over the Spektrum.
  • @dimo2224
    Great video. Always enjoy them. Just so you know. Put one in my phoenix and it fit without any modifications. Just took a min. Thanks for all you do for the hobby. .
  • @racerj2.03
    I think that Team Orion was the first to offer this type of system several years ago. The second brand to offer this system was Dynamite a year or so later. Kyosho at one point offered a similar system in some of,their models.
  • @yiarkungfu
    I put the Hobbywing Fusion in my Capra and it was a bit tough. I had to cut a bit of the chassis and interior. This Spektrum should go straight in.
  • @andresdejesus
    Nice system but I have a question about the lights on the G-made l would like to see how you connected all the lights maybe in a video or pictures i just don't have any idea how to connect all the lights if you could be so Kind please 🙂👍🏽
  • @RJcrawl
    Thanks a bunch 👍 Just got one for the base camp kit. Cards ordered now. Pinion gears still on the don’t know what I’m doing plans. But I’m guessing 13t?