OFNA Ultra GTP / MBX conversion

[lincpimp]

Nope, using a pair of trakpowers in series for 4s.

hi guys just doing a ftx street racer as it called here in the uk we race them on a large oval nitro at the moment but here is a pic of the first convertion

couple of body pics and the raceway

[tashpop]

and i can't wait for some vid of those setups.

[lincpimp]

Guess I need to buy a digital camcorder!

Good lord, if I made vids of all of the cars and trucks it would take me all week! Maybe I can do a walk thru of my rc workshop! I would have to tidy it up first!

[sikeston34m]

Mr. Lincpimp,

I do believe it's time! It's time to buy a camcorder for the sole purpose of sharing your awesome setups in action with your friends here on RC-Monster!

The friends that talk about their setups and the friends that talk about your setups.

The friends that show you vids of their setups in ACTION.

Now what's missing from this picture?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Mr. Lincpimp,

I do believe it's time! It's time to buy a camcorder for the sole purpose of sharing your awesome setups in action with your friends here on RC-Monster!

The friends that talk about their setups and the friends that talk about your setups.

The friends that show you vids of their setups in ACTION.

Now what's missing from this picture?

Good point Sike.

I still remember the first time I saw your emaxx vid from the link on your ebay auction. Thought to myself: "man this guy can't drive, but it looks like fun!"

Ok, so any suggestions on a camcorder, I am cheap, so keep that in mind. I will also want some sort of vid editor, maybe something that comes with the camera. And then where/who is best to use for vid hosting? Youtube looks like the most popular, but can photobucket do vids? Seem to remember that they can.

I will have to dress up if I am to appear in any of thse vids. And I may have to have some "female assistance", in case the truck flips over. These vids may be funny, I will have to put disclaimers on them all.

On a side note, I just acquired a golf cart, free. It needs a fair amount of work, mainly in the battery and wiring dept. It would be cool to rc that.

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Good point Sike.

I still remember the first time I saw your emaxx vid from the link on your ebay auction. Thought to myself: "man this guy can't drive, but it looks like fun!"

Ok, so any suggestions on a camcorder, I am cheap, so keep that in mind. I will also want some sort of vid editor, maybe something that comes with the camera. And then where/who is best to use for vid hosting? Youtube looks like the most popular, but can photobucket do vids? Seem to remember that they can.

I will have to dress up if I am to appear in any of thse vids. And I may have to have some "female assistance", in case the truck flips over. These vids may be funny, I will have to put disclaimers on them all.

On a side note, I just acquired a golf cart, free. It needs a fair amount of work, mainly in the battery and wiring dept. It would be cool to rc that.

My driving skills have improved greatly since then! Thank you very much LOL

I figured you would have some good ideas on how to "class up" your vids.

I use a JVC Everio 30 Gig Hard drive camcorder, model GZ-MG130

It's a nice unit with alot of features. It's gonna set you back a little over $300, but you'll be glad you spent the extra dough if you decide to get it.

It comes with it's own video editing software OR better yet, you can just use windows movie maker to do your magic.

It plugs directly into the computer and you can download vids from it directly to your hard drive.

A nice feature also, you can burn vids directly to a DVD and play them later on your regular player.

Get you a tri-pod.

Photobucket will host vids, but usually tends to be alot slower at uploading than Youtube.

[jhautz]

Most regular digital cameras now days come with video capability that ios more than good enough for You Tube quality.

You can probably get a decent digital camera and big memory card (for lots of good RC vid and pictures) for less than $200 now days.

Chek around on line at place like BUY.com or overstock.com for clearance stuff of last years models. You can find some awesome deals if you look.

[pthunell]

Linc - How did the 5s2p a123's work out?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by pthunell

Linc - How did the 5s2p a123's work out?

I have not had a chance to try that yet. I made my 10 a123 cells into a pair of 2s and 3s packs. I could rig them all together, but that may be too much trouble, and will not fit in my current battery tray. I may try to get 10 more cells, and make a pair of 5s1p packs, but then I would not have a charger. I could make a 2s2p and a 3s2p pack, but not sure if the hypersonic charger can handle a 3s2p pack. I am sure that it can, as it can do 3s1p, and a 2s2p pack.

I am not sure if a 5s2p pack of a123 will outperform a pair of trakpower packs in series. They are 25c 4900mah, while 2p of a123 is 20-30c? and 4600mah.

Anyone care to guess what battery setup is better? I know the a123 cells drop voltage under load, and 2.8v per cell seems to be what this setup would drop them to in a 2p config. So about 14v with the 5s2p a123 pack, and something similar, maybe a bit lower, with the trakpower lipos. the 5s2p pack of a123 will be heavier than the lipos though...

Any ideas or thoughts???

[BL_RV0]

I'd guess the lipo's would be better, because of the weight. Also had an idea- make a thread in the GD forum for a camcorder fund for you?