TCS liquid cooling system
11-01-2006, 04:27 PM
#1
TCS liquid cooling system
http://www.tcscooling.com
Has anyone tried one yet? I'm interested to see how well this thing works.
Has anyone tried one yet? I'm interested to see how well this thing works.
11-01-2006, 04:52 PM
#3
very neat idea, but 11 gram for the pump,12 gram for the heatsink and 14 gram for radiator plus hoses and liquid. it will add at least 50 grams to the car. at this moment i am not sure there is advantage but i give 10/10 for the come up with idea to implement in RC car
james
james
11-01-2006, 04:58 PM
#4
Originally Posted by TeamMuchMore
very neat idea, but 11 gram for the pump,12 gram for the heatsink and 14 gram for radiator plus hoses and liquid. it will add at least 50 grams to the car. at this moment i am not sure there is advantage but i give 10/10 for the come up with idea to implement in RC car
james
james
11-01-2006, 07:07 PM
#6
Nice, but where's the fan for the radiator?
11-01-2006, 09:13 PM
#8
Tech Master
That system look very heavy...
Don't forget that water is a heavy component.
I think I'll thick to my heat sinks with multiple fans....
Don't forget that water is a heavy component.
I think I'll thick to my heat sinks with multiple fans....
11-02-2006, 02:15 AM
#9
There's already a thread for this called "keep it cool"
11-02-2006, 02:28 AM
#10
Great idea but can't see it taking off, the whole space issue with todays chassis and the fact that if that rad took a good hit hmm you can imagine the mess both on the car and the carpet. Also the weight would mean changing your set up to accomodate the weight over the front bumper etc. Just my 2 pence!!!
11-02-2006, 04:13 AM
#11
Tech Initiate
TCS
I have spent the last 12 months doing intensive research on motors and heat transfer, as well as development on the TCS and therefore I thought that some of my information may be useful to you.
The fluid in the system is non conductive and therefore is not an isuue regarding the electrics in your car.
Through careful development, the effectiveness of the TCS is not dependent upon the amount of liquid in the system.
The whole system when filled contains only 6ml, about a teaspoon full.
The radiator is bomb proof and can be placed anywhere on the car where there is a gentle airsteam. Its positioning is versatile and it doesn't require a fan.
Fans use approx 1.30watts per fan. Racers typically use 2 and so this is 2.60watts of power being taken from your battery. A TCS micropump uses only 0.4w.
The complete TCS when fitted is 45g (about 1.75ounces). One of our typical test cars is a standard Xray T2 which is exactly on weight with the TCS fitted.
Most of all motors are faster, more reliable and last much longer before needing new brushes or rebuilding.
Production prices have just been announced, and for more technical information http://www.tcscooling.com/data.html
The fluid in the system is non conductive and therefore is not an isuue regarding the electrics in your car.
Through careful development, the effectiveness of the TCS is not dependent upon the amount of liquid in the system.
The whole system when filled contains only 6ml, about a teaspoon full.
The radiator is bomb proof and can be placed anywhere on the car where there is a gentle airsteam. Its positioning is versatile and it doesn't require a fan.
Fans use approx 1.30watts per fan. Racers typically use 2 and so this is 2.60watts of power being taken from your battery. A TCS micropump uses only 0.4w.
The complete TCS when fitted is 45g (about 1.75ounces). One of our typical test cars is a standard Xray T2 which is exactly on weight with the TCS fitted.
Most of all motors are faster, more reliable and last much longer before needing new brushes or rebuilding.
Production prices have just been announced, and for more technical information http://www.tcscooling.com/data.html
11-02-2006, 05:48 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Ben.C
That system look very heavy...
Don't forget that water is a heavy component.
I think I'll thick to my heat sinks with multiple fans....
Don't forget that water is a heavy component.
I think I'll thick to my heat sinks with multiple fans....
Skiddins
11-02-2006, 06:44 AM
#13
Anyone know where i can get a micropump such as the one in this system?
11-02-2006, 06:51 AM
#14
Tech Adept
Before I'd buy this system, I'd like to see some real installations photo's for a T2 or Mi2EC with all electronics in place. Plus, I'd like to get some recommended mounting positions of the radiator for those cars.
It shouldn't be left to the guesswork of the purchaser. It's not quite as common sense as mounting a heatsink and fan direct to the motor.
I know nothing about air flow dynamics and the photo's show the radiator mounted on top of the front bumper, but without drilling holes in the bodyshell, it would seem to me that that would be the one place with no airflow at all. Since the BRCA states no other openings other than the aerial, mounting and transponder holes, that would rule out holes in the front grill.
Otherwise, it looks very good and would certainly make for a simpler cooling system than when my fans get bashed up and I have to play around soldering tiny wires together. Oh, and I've spent about £100 this year in replacing fans that have been destroyed when I've been punted in the side so the cost of a more centrally protected system is worth it.
It shouldn't be left to the guesswork of the purchaser. It's not quite as common sense as mounting a heatsink and fan direct to the motor.
I know nothing about air flow dynamics and the photo's show the radiator mounted on top of the front bumper, but without drilling holes in the bodyshell, it would seem to me that that would be the one place with no airflow at all. Since the BRCA states no other openings other than the aerial, mounting and transponder holes, that would rule out holes in the front grill.
Otherwise, it looks very good and would certainly make for a simpler cooling system than when my fans get bashed up and I have to play around soldering tiny wires together. Oh, and I've spent about £100 this year in replacing fans that have been destroyed when I've been punted in the side so the cost of a more centrally protected system is worth it.
11-02-2006, 07:15 AM
#15
Tech Initiate
Actually you could probably get away with vutting out the grill and fixing some small mesh in its place. I cant remember the rule, but there is one that 'suggests' this would be allowed