SMC releases IB3600 cell.
#166
IB has submitted some cells for IFMAR approval. I think the sanctioning bodies should update the current battery rules which have been in place for many years. The newer generation cells and todays motor technology could make 10 minute RC races possible.
With the current smaller diameter IB cell it can compete with the GP cells and hold its own. IB will most likely have to increase the diameter of its cells to be able to get more power and capacity. The current cell has great performance but it's the smaller in diameter than the GP3300.
With the current smaller diameter IB cell it can compete with the GP cells and hold its own. IB will most likely have to increase the diameter of its cells to be able to get more power and capacity. The current cell has great performance but it's the smaller in diameter than the GP3300.
#168
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Originally posted by Danny/SMC
I think the sanctioning bodies should update the current battery rules which have been in place for many years.
I think the sanctioning bodies should update the current battery rules which have been in place for many years.
#169
Bob: Josh mentioned that the packs he has been using have given him consistent performance on the track and that is after running them up to 6 times per day. Guess we will find out as more racers get them.
Jack: I'm not really worried about the way we have to submit the cells but I think that the size rule could be tweaked some to be more in line with what the cell manufacturers are doing to make better cells. The RC market isn't the only market to use high end sub-c cells.
Jack: I'm not really worried about the way we have to submit the cells but I think that the size rule could be tweaked some to be more in line with what the cell manufacturers are doing to make better cells. The RC market isn't the only market to use high end sub-c cells.
#172
Tech Master
A bit off topic, but could not resist taking the oportunity.
Joel is 2:nd in 19t after round one Danny.
Joel is 2:nd in 19t after round one Danny.
#175
Originally posted by Jack Smash
I can agree with that, the size parameters don't bother me much, as long as they fit in my car. Isn't there a global standard for a sub-c cell though? Are the new cells getting bigger than this or do they still meet the standard?
I can agree with that, the size parameters don't bother me much, as long as they fit in my car. Isn't there a global standard for a sub-c cell though? Are the new cells getting bigger than this or do they still meet the standard?
SC (sub C) 23mm dia 43mm length with a +-1mm variance.
You can find this information in many places including:
http://www.dantona.com/pdf_handbook/page_87.pdf
http://www.powerstream.com/Size.htm
http://www.gpbatteries.com.hk/html/t...racing_car.asp (note, GP's website. . .)
Seems to be fairly well accepted.
#176
Danny,
what is the word on the IB3800 on display at the nuremburg? When will they be available?
what is the word on the IB3800 on display at the nuremburg? When will they be available?
#178
Danny, should I bring these cells down to 0.0 volts? On an equalizer of course. I am racing 19 turn asphalt and need a balance of punch and top end.
#180
I cycled my pack of UNMATCHED, UNZAPPED 3600's a couple of times on Friday.
Their initial discharge voltage (off a T35) was as high as a matched pack of 1.180's (from both PMR and SMC. . .)
Their punch wasn't quite as high as my main packs but they didn't seem to soften until WAY late in the race as opposed to my GPs losing their punch at around 3 mins or so - you know what I mean?
Love these cells.
Their initial discharge voltage (off a T35) was as high as a matched pack of 1.180's (from both PMR and SMC. . .)
Their punch wasn't quite as high as my main packs but they didn't seem to soften until WAY late in the race as opposed to my GPs losing their punch at around 3 mins or so - you know what I mean?
Love these cells.