STLNLST

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CAn't wait to run again. The Chipotle Grand Prix will be fun on the 28th.

darrenoakley

Having problems with the RS think it could be the capacitor settings have not changed but lack of power on pull away. If i stay still for a bit it seems to have more punch as if the cap is charging from the battery.
Any ideas ?

TrevCoult

That sounds like the transmitter end point wandering problem.

Try calibrating your Tx to the RS with the throttle end point set to 90 percent, than change it to 100 percent after finishing the calibration.

If you've already done this try different cells as a bad pack can also have a similar effect.

Also double check all your solder joints and connectors.

Trev

darrenoakley

I always calibrate that way so wouldn't have thought it would be that mate. the cells idea sound possible as they dont seem as punchy as they used to. Both my lipos are nearly a year old now but I dont particularly look after them well as I only expect them to last a year. Seem to take longer to charge as well now.
Is there a way of telling from the internal resistance if they are shot ?

Cheers Darren

TrevCoult

I'm no expert on cells but mine started to go off half way through an 8 minute run, no punch. A few weeks later started to swell slightly. That was after about 6 months of running every week. That was with SMC 4900s, a few seem to have had those go off.

Trev

TrevCoult

Forgot to mention, the more times they were used in a day, the worse they got.

Trev

Julius

Did anyone ever try using only a single 1.2v NiMH cell in series with the 1S Lipo to boost voltage to the radio? I'd think that could well work and save some weight and/or electronics?

Just looking at the various options for RX power for my 1S 1:12...

nerdling

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depending upon the track either 0deg or 10 deg.

Motors are trinity duo1 (10.5 and 13.5) or an LRP 10.5.

Skiddins

1 NiMH cell weighs more that a booster etc.

Mixing types of batteries in series sounds like a very bad idea as the nominal voltages, efficiency and power characteristics are completely different.

TrevCoult

I've seen it done with two NiMH cells, not one, and yes it does work, but everyone I remember that did this has switched to a booster. I think that is because if you get a booster that works well it is fit and forget.

Trev

darrenoakley

Sorted the problem,turned out to be the sensor board on the motor. Changed motors and it was fine. Cheers for the help though.

Julius

Thanks for that. However I feel a booster is bad for performance compared to a battery.
As you already have so little voltage in 1S I think using seperate pack for the RX equipment would be beneficial.
Using a cell in series however also would draw current from the main pack....

I guess I need to look at a small life pack or small nimh. More work due charging though. I guess the weight is not an issue as the cars are underweight in 1s anyway?

M-Technic

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LiFe receiver packs are small and light. That is what all our locals use.

sidecarphil1

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any one with any ideas PLEASE

darrenoakley

I second that I am using a IP 200mah 6.6 life pack and its about the same size as the tekin rs but maybe a little flatter. I have also ordered 3x lipo 7.4 300mah packs (£2.50 each)as there also quite small and still wont make the weight up to pre lipo weights. Also with 4 packs I will be able to go all night without charging them.