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Maggot4x4

Joined: 04 Jun 2003
Location: Just Near Fraser Island
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Thu Jun 05, 2003 10:15 am |
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Guys, I have heard some reports of the 3000Mah batteries burning out speed controllers. Has anyone had any problems with this?
Also, how long are you getting out of a 3000Mah when crawling? |
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JK
Joined: 22 Oct 2002
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Thu Jun 05, 2003 11:37 am |
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No probs here. What ESC are they talking about? Cheapies?
I run a Novak Super Rooster.
I probably get between 25 - 35mins out of a 3000.
I find NiCds have more slightly punch / torque though.
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Maggot4x4

Joined: 04 Jun 2003
Location: Just Near Fraser Island
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Thu Jun 05, 2003 11:50 am |
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I'm not sure on the brand, I know it cost him $175usd though. It was on a road racer. |
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| If ya want a 4x4 camry go ahead & buy a Patrol or Cruiser. |
Rangie with 80s LC diffs, Isuzu 4bd1, Twin ARB lockers, 8000lb Hi mount warn, 315x75x16 Procomp XTerrains |
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Adman

Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Sydney
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Thu Jun 05, 2003 7:21 pm |
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Sounds like the speedie may have been getting hot, the extra run time of a 3000 may have allowed time for it to get too hot.
I still run 2400 in my trucks, I can get around 30 mins out of each. MiMH are a bit fiddly to look after, and NiCad still has a more continual punch. For trucks that-is.
The Super Rooster is the only way to go with a crawler. I've only ever had one go spastic on me. |
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JK
Joined: 22 Oct 2002
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Thu Jun 05, 2003 10:39 pm |
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| Maggot4x4 wrote: |
| I'm not sure on the brand, I know it cost him $175usd though. It was on a road racer. |
That is a LOT of $$$ for a battery. I haven't bought batts in Oz yet but my guess is that you could buy 3 or 4 good quality 2400mAh NiCd batts for that price. |
Last edited by JK on Thu Jun 05, 2003 10:56 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Maggot4x4

Joined: 04 Jun 2003
Location: Just Near Fraser Island
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Thu Jun 05, 2003 10:47 pm |
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| DirtPigs wrote: |
| Maggot4x4 wrote: |
| I'm not sure on the brand, I know it cost him $175usd though. It was on a road racer. |
That is a LOT of $$$ for a battery. I haven't bought them in Oz yet but mu guess is that you could buy 3 or 4 good quality 2400mAh NiCd batts for that price. |
He paid $175 for the S/C not the batteries. |
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| Wooders wrote: |
| If ya want a 4x4 camry go ahead & buy a Patrol or Cruiser. |
Rangie with 80s LC diffs, Isuzu 4bd1, Twin ARB lockers, 8000lb Hi mount warn, 315x75x16 Procomp XTerrains |
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russell

Joined: 04 Apr 2003
Location: kempsey
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Thu Jun 05, 2003 10:54 pm |
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Nimh batteries have alot more maintenance to keep in good shape plus you need a proper nimh charger .The dearer nimh cells like the v,i,s or voltage increase system cells are really good but you will pay for them .
Early nimh cell had alot of problems with internall resistance issues but these probs were overcome .
They are still improving them and now days you can get 3300 and even talk of 4000 and 4400 mah nimh these would last for ages in a crawler 8) |
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