semore

iTrader: (6)

Hey all- I have a question reguarding the power cap. Does it really matter what size of cap you use? I have a power cap fromm my old cyclone and want to use it with my spektrum Rx and digital steering servo. The Rx stops because of the built in fail safe. I have already soldered the power cap to a conector soo I could plug in the battery input. Do you think this would OK I dont want to smokey my Rx oor servo.
Thanks Semore

XingXing

just go buy one from spektrum, they plug striaght into your receiver $7

semore

iTrader: (6)

I will but want to race tomoro with my son and non of the LHS have them and iit would have to ordered.

XingXing

ok. the spektrum cap is a 10v 4700uF Cap. any cap with spec of higher than 5.5v will do.

just connect a receiver plug to it and plug it to your AUX or Batt Channel. If no spare channel you need a splitter.

semore

iTrader: (6)

Thanks thats what I was looking for.

BATT_MAN

You want to make sure that you use a LOW IMPEDANCE electrolytic capacitor. Not all capacitors have the same properties, and the impedance is very important for propper operation. You can go up to 8200uf without having any problems.
Most of the capacitors sold at places like Radio Shack are of the normal type. You need something like a PANASONIC FC SERIES.

Most capacitors are rated at 85'C and you will do better with a 105'C cap. THE FC SERIES is the right capacitor for thos application. Other companies make LOW IMPEDANCE caps, but the easiest to get is the PAN FC.

If you need a source for this capacitors you can PM me.

BTW, WATCH THE POLARITY!

Hope this will help you.

Tres

iTrader: (14)

The Cyclone caps are LOW ESR(as BATT_MAN suggest), so yes, they will work fine.
That is what I used on mine.

BATT_MAN

I did not read your question carefully.

Tres is correct, the CYCLONE caps are the right type.
As a fact, they are either the PANASONIC that I suggested or an alternate brand.