86LikesHpi Pro 4
05-04-2004, 06:43 PM
#4321
Tech Elite
Originally posted by lazyboy
question? whats the deal with the wireing with the batts?? from last couple of pages ppl have been saying stuff about not having the positive bar on the right hand lower coner(depends on how u look at the car)i ran my tc3 with a demon chassis and i ran my losi with the bars in same spot and well if i need to change could someone explain why?? thanks lazy
pro4 rules
question? whats the deal with the wireing with the batts?? from last couple of pages ppl have been saying stuff about not having the positive bar on the right hand lower coner(depends on how u look at the car)i ran my tc3 with a demon chassis and i ran my losi with the bars in same spot and well if i need to change could someone explain why?? thanks lazy
pro4 rules
05-04-2004, 07:03 PM
#4322
thanks for the info, also how long do your guys/gals cars drivtrain spin for with the motor out??? ive got 5-6+ seconds on it and was jw
lazy
lazy
05-04-2004, 07:29 PM
#4323
Originally posted by popsracer
As someone else has explained, the shortest path usually means slightly less resistance. To change the orientation, flip the pack lengthwise and resolder the end terminals (or plugs) so they are right side up again. Could probably save a few inches in Battery wiring this way.
As someone else has explained, the shortest path usually means slightly less resistance. To change the orientation, flip the pack lengthwise and resolder the end terminals (or plugs) so they are right side up again. Could probably save a few inches in Battery wiring this way.
This is because the negative wire would still have to cross over to the other end of the battery pack. What we will have in the end is a more or less same lenght of wiring between the batteries and the esc/motor.
So its really a choice between a longer positive or negative wire.
If anyone can dispute this, please enlighten me, thanks.
05-04-2004, 08:18 PM
#4324
race hpi !!! the PRO4 Is awesome so far!!! no problems i did go to 48 pitch gears just because i like working with 48 pitch gears better!
05-04-2004, 08:55 PM
#4325
Originally posted by lazyboy
thanks for the info, also how long do your guys/gals cars drivtrain spin for with the motor out??? ive got 5-6+ seconds on it and was jw
lazy
thanks for the info, also how long do your guys/gals cars drivtrain spin for with the motor out??? ive got 5-6+ seconds on it and was jw
lazy
As far as wiring, You don't need to change your battery packs. I run my positive lead back by the left rear tire, with the negative towards the front.
The length of wire + / - doesnt matter which is longer, just as long as they are both as short as possible.
05-04-2004, 09:59 PM
#4327
Originally posted by RCBuddha
My wiring configuration has more to do with the discharge trays that I use. My trays are polarized, so i have to run my packs the way I posted.
My wiring configuration has more to do with the discharge trays that I use. My trays are polarized, so i have to run my packs the way I posted.
I bought my promatch tray to match my cell position.
05-05-2004, 01:03 AM
#4329
Erik Shauver- are the bearings that came with the pro4 microlon treated?
05-05-2004, 01:15 AM
#4330
I have a question, will the anodised center drive shaft short the batteries if the batteries ever shift out of the slots and come into contact with it??
I'm contemplating reversing my battery placement (I dun wanna resolder 8 packs!) so I can get the positive end of my side by side pack to be closer to the motor but it will result in the contact bars on the inside (closer but not touching the shaft) instead of along the side of the chassis.
I'm contemplating reversing my battery placement (I dun wanna resolder 8 packs!) so I can get the positive end of my side by side pack to be closer to the motor but it will result in the contact bars on the inside (closer but not touching the shaft) instead of along the side of the chassis.
05-05-2004, 03:50 AM
#4331
Where can I find the pics from the World's Warm Up race? I'm very intruiged to see these new bits 
05-05-2004, 07:22 AM
#4334
i dont think it could as if you ever use a anodised heatsink on your motor...and it shifts upto the endbell and it touches -ve and +ve it doesn't short them out.
but only thing to do is try it...with the person u hate most batteries
but only thing to do is try it...with the person u hate most batteries
05-05-2004, 07:26 AM
#4335
Originally posted by Entropy
I have a question, will the anodised center drive shaft short the batteries if the batteries ever shift out of the slots and come into contact with it??
I'm contemplating reversing my battery placement (I dun wanna resolder 8 packs!) so I can get the positive end of my side by side pack to be closer to the motor but it will result in the contact bars on the inside (closer but not touching the shaft) instead of along the side of the chassis.
I have a question, will the anodised center drive shaft short the batteries if the batteries ever shift out of the slots and come into contact with it??
I'm contemplating reversing my battery placement (I dun wanna resolder 8 packs!) so I can get the positive end of my side by side pack to be closer to the motor but it will result in the contact bars on the inside (closer but not touching the shaft) instead of along the side of the chassis.