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Forum: General Electric 05.01.2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,151
Posted By VintageMA
:grrrrrr: For some reason I'm not...

:grrrrrr:

For some reason I'm not surprised..... I'll stick with my TP packs for now - never had one let me down short of aging.
Forum: General Electric 04.30.2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,151
Posted By VintageMA
Thanks for that info - kinda makes me question...

Thanks for that info - kinda makes me question buying multiple pack the way I have done in the past or maybe looking into some of those less expensive packs.

BTW - has MaxAmps gotten any better in...
Forum: General Electric 04.29.2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,151
Posted By VintageMA
Time to replace lipos?

Hey guys - been away from here for almost 2years (that's what getting married and having a baby do to your time). Have a little extra time so back no for a little more enjoyment of the hobby. :party:...
Forum: Brushless 04.28.2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,967
Posted By VintageMA
Hmmm... fair enough - should have looked up the...

Hmmm... fair enough - should have looked up the specs instead of making an assumption.




Previous research and threads from Patrick have shown that the Castle Neu's will run about 10* hotter...
Forum: Brushless 04.28.2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,967
Posted By VintageMA
nuz69 - I don't agree with your arguements. ...

nuz69 - I don't agree with your arguements.

- Both motors are 1512 motors and will weigh the same.
- Neu motor are actually more efficient up around the 40K range. It is the cheaper motors...
Forum: Brushless 11.26.2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,542
Posted By VintageMA
Except for efficiency and a bit less heat I don't...

Except for efficiency and a bit less heat I don't see any reason that 4S is not a viable option in the E-Revo. Just make sure your batteries (probably 4S - 8000mAh best) can push the higher amount...
Forum: Brushless 11.22.2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,542
Posted By VintageMA
+1 on the 1515 2.5d on 6S. I run it and it's a...

+1 on the 1515 2.5d on 6S. I run it and it's a great combo. Tons of power without being TOO fast.
Forum: Brushless 11.21.2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,487
Posted By VintageMA
Welcome to the forum. I've seen vids of what...

Welcome to the forum.

I've seen vids of what people claim to be rocking 1/5 and 1/6 conversions and they are underpowered piles of dog-pooh compared with yours! That thing is rockin' fast!! Great...
Forum: General Discussion 11.17.2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,283
Posted By VintageMA
I wonder if they are allowed to bring beer into...

I wonder if they are allowed to bring beer into outerspace - I think studying alcoholic beverages in a 0g environment is also very important for all mankind.

ps - That video is really cool!!
Forum: Mini truggy 11.16.2008, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,166
Posted By VintageMA
I've been running the AL servo saver for about a...

I've been running the AL servo saver for about a year now.

Once I upgraded to the RCM extended chassis and also started using 1/10 truck wheels and tires with a full size servo the stress on the...
Forum: Brushless 11.16.2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,211
Posted By VintageMA
I'm actually kinda digging their Badlands...

I'm actually kinda digging their Badlands knock-offs:
...
Forum: General Discussion 11.12.2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,787
Posted By VintageMA
The app allows you to connect to the device via...

The app allows you to connect to the device via it DHCP IP address on a wifi connection and then just mount it as a file system and then you just copy files to as you normally would to any other...
Forum: General Discussion 11.11.2008, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,787
Posted By VintageMA
Speed Calculator on iTouch or iPhone

Just thought I would share something that I tried that is totally cool for an on the go calculation using the iTouch or iPhone.

I got an app for my iTouch called AirSharing. It's an Apple app (was...
Forum: General Electric 11.04.2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,703
Posted By VintageMA
Brian - do you know something that us masses...

Brian - do you know something that us masses don't? :neutral:
Forum: Brushless 10.30.2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,917
Posted By VintageMA
I recently got a HB GT10 myself, and I have to...

I recently got a HB GT10 myself, and I have to say that even with the much larger tires the truck is just a little lighter and much less taxing on the motor.

Feel free to give the 1506 a try but I...
Forum: Brushless 10.30.2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,917
Posted By VintageMA
Are you running the normal chassis or an extended...

Are you running the normal chassis or an extended one?

When I was first running my crt.5 with regular chassis and smaller buggy size tires I had no problems with 2S and 3S on a smaller motor like...
Forum: Truggy 10.30.2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,402
Posted By VintageMA
Nice job! I really like the 8T.

Nice job! I really like the 8T.
Forum: Castle Creations 10.29.2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,944
Posted By VintageMA
^^ +1 I think this would be a great feature to...

^^ +1 I think this would be a great feature to add to the MMM. I believe MGM added per cell cutoff as an option on their ESCs, but you still have to manually select the number of lipo cells.

This...
Forum: Brushless 10.28.2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 51,065
Posted By VintageMA
Thanks Lutach - I guess all is not lost. I really...

Thanks Lutach - I guess all is not lost. I really like the way these guys have setup their battery trays with the carbon fiber - very neat setup. Props to anyone who can put that together - I just...
Forum: Brushless 10.28.2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 51,065
Posted By VintageMA
Ya know - I picked up a Lehner 2250/12 (987KV)...

Ya know - I picked up a Lehner 2250/12 (987KV) used but in excellent condition earlier in the year with the intent of a large scale project in the 8S- 12S range but seeing that LMT 3040 and Mike...
Forum: Castle Creations 10.28.2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,893
Posted By VintageMA
You may want to consider looking into how...

You may want to consider looking into how regenerative braking is performed on trains and subways. Ya know that burst of heat you feel coming from a subway is from the motor being used as a generator...
Forum: General Discussion 10.28.2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,281
Posted By VintageMA
I'm 34. Electrical Engineer from UofI in...

I'm 34. Electrical Engineer from UofI in Urbana/Champagne (Fighting Illini) by degree. Been working as a Windows/AD Systems Admin for 10+ years, currently working for a hedgefund in downtown Boston.
Forum: Castle Creations 10.27.2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,727
Posted By VintageMA
Thanks Patrick - great informative explanation!! ...

Thanks Patrick - great informative explanation!!

That along with the graphs also helps a lot explain the downside of being either very over-geared or under-geared. You're not running in the peak...
Forum: Castle Creations 10.27.2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,727
Posted By VintageMA
I know this is an odd follow-up to this graph,...

I know this is an odd follow-up to this graph, and I understand the multiplication of the torque at the motor through the gearing to the wheels, but I have a follow-up as to how we can apply this to...
Forum: General Electric 10.24.2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,968
Posted By VintageMA
Am I the only one who would like to see better energy density on lipos?

Just an opinion - I see thread after thread after thread on the latest 25C and then 30C and then 35C lipos - generally each one weighing a little bit more per mAh unit than the last (ie: Neu 25C for...
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