MGM article on voltage under braking & lipo quality - RC-Monster Forums

zeropointbug · 12:51 AM

I am running 6s on the Quark (the Quark has issues with 6s), and I use only 45% brakes MAX, the EPA is set to 45%, and I usually use only 1/2 of the full 45%.

The way I brake, is usually a small amount when at speed, then I gradually depress the brakes more when it slows down, to keep the same braking action. I have never really used hard brakes ever, it's just too hard on things, drivetrain, motor (heat), and esc obviously....

zeropointbug · 07.07.2009, 12:55 AM

There needs to be an "at the wheel" disc brake kit for these large vehicles. Like what FG Models uses on their 1/5 scale beauties... a brake servo that depresses an oil cylinder with 4 oil brake lines going to smaller discs at each wheel. This would take all the stress away from the drivetrain, and would also give a much better braking feel.

Nixpus · 07.09.2009, 04:15 AM

I have a question for the pro's

In general the wireing should be as short as possible, the solder job as good as possible & the connectors should be of good quality... that much I know.

But... if I should choose between long wires from battery to ESC or from ESC to motor - which would be best? Id guess option 2 is better since the voltage drop is then on the "non battry side" of the ESC?