12LikesYokomo MR-4TC SD
07-30-2003, 09:09 PM
#2792
Tech Rookie
Matt H. is ever so correct. I have the 12 volt and the 5 volt fan. The 5 volt spins like a maniac hooked up to reciever and the 12 volt spins like a real slow Losi
Go with 5 volt!!!!!!
Go with 5 volt!!!!!!
07-31-2003, 12:14 AM
#2794
there's three main ways to hook up a fan
1. to the receiver, 5 volt works best but 12 volt will work
2. to the battery, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work
3. to the motor, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work but the fan will only be on when the motor has power going to it.
1. to the receiver, 5 volt works best but 12 volt will work
2. to the battery, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work
3. to the motor, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work but the fan will only be on when the motor has power going to it.
07-31-2003, 01:01 AM
#2795
Hi Guys. Greetings from Malta.
WYD. Sorry not replying before but Matt and RC Zombies have just about answered the questions you asked.
My fans are all 12 volt, wired to the Red and Black wires from the speedo. In other words the fan works all the time the cells are connected.
I built a second SD recently, so I can take both to the track with different set ups. Actually I am now leaving the original car as it is, knowing it handles and runs well, and using the new car to experiment with new ideas.
Externally both cars are identical. I ran the new car yesterday with rear shock tower up front, and with standard 4 deg caster blocks (AE green springs all round and 40 oil). It seemed to steer better mid range.
I'll be doing a bit more testing this evening and will report then.
regards
Joe from sunny Malta.
WYD. Sorry not replying before but Matt and RC Zombies have just about answered the questions you asked.
My fans are all 12 volt, wired to the Red and Black wires from the speedo. In other words the fan works all the time the cells are connected.
I built a second SD recently, so I can take both to the track with different set ups. Actually I am now leaving the original car as it is, knowing it handles and runs well, and using the new car to experiment with new ideas.
Externally both cars are identical. I ran the new car yesterday with rear shock tower up front, and with standard 4 deg caster blocks (AE green springs all round and 40 oil). It seemed to steer better mid range.
I'll be doing a bit more testing this evening and will report then.
regards
Joe from sunny Malta.
07-31-2003, 01:32 AM
#2796
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by Matt Howard
there's three main ways to hook up a fan
1. to the receiver, 5 volt works best but 12 volt will work
2. to the battery, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work
3. to the motor, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work but the fan will only be on when the motor has power going to it.
there's three main ways to hook up a fan
1. to the receiver, 5 volt works best but 12 volt will work
2. to the battery, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work
3. to the motor, 5 volt will probably blow up, 12 volt will work but the fan will only be on when the motor has power going to it.
07-31-2003, 02:40 AM
#2797
When you are looking for a cooling fan you also need to look at fan design. Some fans are designed for low noise applications and often don't move very much air, while others are designed to move as much air as possible given the fan size and input voltage. A thicker fan (...or depth, if you like) often gives a higher air flow. A larger airflow most likely demands a higher amp draw...
Also many fans are of a brushless design, electronicly commutated. This means that some 12V fans won't even start if you hook it up to a 5V source.
Just a few thoughts...
Sigmund
Also many fans are of a brushless design, electronicly commutated. This means that some 12V fans won't even start if you hook it up to a 5V source.
Just a few thoughts...
Sigmund
07-31-2003, 02:50 AM
#2798
How do you guys mount the transponder on your SD's?
Sigmund
Sigmund
07-31-2003, 06:25 AM
#2799
How do you guys mount the transponder on your SD's?
I mount the transponder on top of the upper brace. You can bolt it down or use velcrow. Use the super velcrow though the other if you use the other cheap stuff the transponder will come off. Don't put it in the bumper I have seen lots of guys destroy their transponders by doing that.
07-31-2003, 06:28 AM
#2800
Hey guys,
Speedtech has the tobee aluminum cvd's and all other hop ups for the SD back in stock.
www.speedtechrc.com
Speedtech has the tobee aluminum cvd's and all other hop ups for the SD back in stock.
www.speedtechrc.com
07-31-2003, 06:55 AM
#2801
@kt tracing: Thanks for the tip on mounting the personal transponder.
But how do you mount the non-personal transponder? The one you mount with a body clip? (Other than the hole-in-body option \(^o^)/ )
Sigmund
But how do you mount the non-personal transponder? The one you mount with a body clip? (Other than the hole-in-body option \(^o^)/ )
Sigmund
Last edited by sigmund; 07-31-2003 at 07:01 AM.
07-31-2003, 07:46 AM
#2803
Originally posted by racer
has anyone faced problems attaching the bumper peice to the chassis?
only two out of the 3 holes are align. can not get the 3rd to work
has anyone faced problems attaching the bumper peice to the chassis?
only two out of the 3 holes are align. can not get the 3rd to work
07-31-2003, 07:52 AM
#2804
Originally posted by racer
has anyone faced problems attaching the bumper peice to the chassis?
only two out of the 3 holes are align. can not get the 3rd to work
has anyone faced problems attaching the bumper peice to the chassis?
only two out of the 3 holes are align. can not get the 3rd to work
07-31-2003, 10:16 AM
#2805
Tech Rookie
Sigmond-I have seen other drivers drilling another hole in the top plate (just behind the hole for the antenna). Move the antenna mount to the new hole and use the transponder mount (from the old Yoke TC special) in front of the antenna. I have also seen the hole in the front shock tower being used, with some creative persuasion to make it work. I hope this makes sense.