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Bondonutz 09.20.2009 04:11 PM

Want to reconfigure a 8mah 4s to a 6mah 4s
 
Help Please ?
I have (2) 4s 8kmah CrapsAmps packs I want to make into 4s 6mah packs for my buggy. I've removed 2 cells already and I'm confused about cell tab arrangment and wire placement for the balance wires etc.

If you have experience with doing this, or can supply me with a link that can help I greatly appreciate your posting.

Thank You

BrianG 09.20.2009 04:31 PM

Sorry I didn't get to your PM earlier.

Anyway, unless 8Ah pack is configured as 4s4p 8Ah, and you removed two cells, you aren't gonna get 4s 6Ah. Chances are you have a 4s2p or 4s1p. If it's 4s2p, you can make a 4s1p, but it probably won't be good enough for much current-wise. If it's 4s1p, then removing a cell will make 3s 8Ah.

bdebde 09.20.2009 04:54 PM

I believe those packs were made up of 4Ah cells in 4s2p configuration. If you remove 2 cells, you have 6 4Ah cells. If you need to stay 4s, then you can only use 4 cells a 4Ah. Other options would be 6s1p 4Ah or 3s2p 8Ah

Bondonutz 09.20.2009 05:15 PM

This is befor I removed the 2 cells
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...z/P9190007.jpg

This after I removed the 2 cells
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...z/P9190012.jpg

Should I put it back together or can I do what I'm hoping I can do ????
Thank You

sikeston34m 09.20.2009 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bondonutz (Post 322077)
Help Please ?
I have (2) 4s 8kmah CrapsAmps packs I want to make into 4s 6mah packs for my buggy. I've removed 2 cells already and I'm confused about cell tab arrangment and wire placement for the balance wires etc.

If you have experience with doing this, or can supply me with a link that can help I greatly appreciate your posting.

Thank You

Hi Bondo,

Can you take/post a picture of what you got there man?

I'm sure there's enough experience around here to help ya! :yes:

sikeston34m 09.20.2009 05:19 PM

You started with a 4S2P pack. Now you have a 3S2P Pack.

Thus, bdebde's post is correct.

"I believe those packs were made up of 4Ah cells in 4s2p configuration. If you remove 2 cells, you have 6 4Ah cells. If you need to stay 4s, then you can only use 4 cells a 4Ah. Other options would be 6s1p 4Ah or 3s2p 8Ah"

Bondonutz 09.20.2009 05:22 PM

I can deal with (2) 4mah 4s's
Someone please give me some instructions on how to configure this ?
I already have the balance tabs and wires etc.

Thank You

bdebde 09.20.2009 08:54 PM

Check BrianG's page HERE for wiring diagrams

BrianG 09.20.2009 09:46 PM

Bondo, if that's what you want to do, let me say you are in for some work ahead of you! I had two 2s2p 8Ah packs and the tabs were so thin that simply desoldering them bent them enough to start tearing. Even the ones not soldered well tore easily.

If you still want to go ahead, you're gonna have to split all the cells apart. This means you will have to remove each 1s pairs, and then disassemble each 2p set until you have all 8 cells in front of you. Once you do that, let us know and we can go from there. But I honestly think you're gonna have problems with tab tearing.

Bondonutz 09.21.2009 04:35 PM

Yeah, I understand all that now after some more reading and going buy what Linc suggested. I'm going to put it back together and sell it to buy a couple HC 4s 5Kmahs.
Thanks for your time and explaining, I thought it was a decent idea to save some $$ but I reckon not. Poop.

Any body in the market for a 4s 8000mah, I have 2 !!! Pm for price.
I was getting 45+minute runtime with a LST2 geared 64/18 with 7" tires with the packs. Never,ever got hot !


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