Castle 5th scale

Originally Posted by Riko

hi!

well I have also done research on measurements of lipo-dimensions and if they would fit the battery case (I got the specs from rc mike arct1k) and I assume you will set up the lipo's in series.
Those would fit very well even in series.
Even the Hyperion VX 6500 mah would fit in series(but there is no EX equivalent of that much mah) although you would have to cut out the sides from the tray
So I assume it would fit without cutting with the Castle conversion since they dont include a battery tray.
I also assume you will get the RC Mike conversion kit with tray.


And a question about Deans, is that good enough as a connector or are there different kinds of deans connectors?

Hi, yeah I picked the 4200mah Hyperions because they are going to be used in my other cars as well and I like the smaller dimensions and lighter weight of them. If they were to be used only in the baja I would have gotten at least 5000mah+. I am also going to be using two 4s pack in series for 8s 4200mah total so you have that right :)
And I am going to be using Mike's conversion kit.
There are just 2 deans that I am aware of. The micro Deans and the regular Deans, I'll just be using regular and I think they will hold up just fine. If not, I will switch up to deans connectors.

[toplakd]

Wow, what a beast, and it fits perfectly into my baja5b conversion kit that I just have finished.

Awsome. Have to buy one of this motors and test it.



Dejan

[Riko]

Originally Posted by Cody.McP

Hi, yeah I picked the 4200mah Hyperions because they are going to be used in my other cars as well and I like the smaller dimensions and lighter weight of them. If they were to be used only in the baja I would have gotten at least 5000mah+. I am also going to be using two 4s pack in series for 8s 4200mah total so you have that right :)
And I am going to be using Mike's conversion kit.
There are just 2 deans that I am aware of. The micro Deans and the regular Deans, I'll just be using regular and I think they will hold up just fine. If not, I will switch up to deans connectors.

ow I see, nonetheless its great man!

let us know how the baja power works out with the those batteries and with the Castle kit :)


ps: did you make a mistake in your last sentence? :)

Originally Posted by Riko

ow I see, nonetheless its great man!

let us know how the baja power works out with the those batteries and with the Castle kit :)


ps: did you make a mistake in your last sentence? :)

Haha yeah, I meant switch up to bullet connectors. Oops! And I'll let you know how it all runs soon! Most likely on Monday when I get my batteries, but it could be sooner on 6s. I'll keep you guys updated.

[Riko]

Originally Posted by Cody.McP

Haha yeah, I meant switch up to bullet connectors. Oops! And I'll let you know how it all runs soon! Most likely on Monday when I get my batteries, but it could be sooner on 6s. I'll keep you guys updated.

hmm, I read on a board that Deans wouldnt be sufficient enough, they can only handle max 60amps....so I assume deans connectors are not done with this system?

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Originally Posted by Riko

hmm, I read on a board that Deans wouldnt be sufficient enough, they can only handle max 60amps....so I assume deans connectors are not done with this system?

deans are rated at 60 amps for safe use. I swear by deans and will use them on my e5b. You will never sustain a 60 amp draw. Deans should be fine.

I have never ever ever seen a melted deans. If you melt a deans you are doing something seriously wrong.

[Riko]

cool dude! I'm sure we all will be waiting for your findings! ;)

and could you also post some pics of the conversion kit with the combo in your baja + with the batteries?
I would like to get a visual how tight the batteries sit and how much room left there would be.

+ a vid would be cool of course as well :p

Originally Posted by Riko

cool dude! I'm sure we all will be waiting for your findings! ;)

and could you also post some pics of the conversion kit with the combo in your baja + with the batteries?
I would like to get a visual how tight the batteries sit and how much room left there would be.

+ a vid would be cool of course as well :p

Yup of course! Once I have some free time this weekend to tinker on it I will start a build thread and psot up a bunch of pics and then I'll try to work on a video but it depends on how the weather goes.

[Riko]

Originally Posted by Cody.McP

Yup of course! Once I have some free time this weekend to tinker on it I will start a build thread and psot up a bunch of pics and then I'll try to work on a video but it depends on how the weather goes.

you perhapsl have some news and/or pics for us ?

Originally Posted by Riko

you perhapsl have some news and/or pics for us ?

Hi, unfortunately I have been swamped with work and just general life stuff. I had a chance to mock up some things but I need to either make or get Mike to make an adapter plate for the 2028 to fit as it is smaller than the Neu 2230 and doesn't have the same bolt spacing. My CNC mill is on the fritz so it may be a little while. I haven't really had over a few hours to myself for at least a week straight! I'll let you know when I get anything done.

[toplakd]

Originally Posted by Cody.McP

2028 to fit as it is smaller than the Neu 2230 and doesn't have the same bolt spacing

What is actual bolt spacing on 2028 and 2230 ?


Thank You, Dejan

[Riko]

even better! ;)

[Arct1k]

FYI I posted up the conversion manual for the baja in the manual thread last weekend. :)

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Originally Posted by Arct1k

FYI I posted up the conversion manual for the baja in the manual thread last weekend. :)

I looked in the "every manual you ever need" sticky in the general section and couldn't find it.

Could you provide a link for the pc challenged?

[Riko]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I looked in the "every manual you ever need" sticky in the general section and couldn't find it.

Could you provide a link for the pc challenged?

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19913