SMC releases IB3600 cell.
03-03-2005, 08:35 AM
#301
Originally posted by Danny/SMC
... when you go to use it the next time place it on a tray. I really like the Duratrax 20 amp discharger or Integy 0-30 tray these are real easy to use.
... when you go to use it the next time place it on a tray. I really like the Duratrax 20 amp discharger or Integy 0-30 tray these are real easy to use.
I'm having trouble reconciling your recommendation to use the Zero-30 and your recommendation to bring cells to .9V... seems like the two are in conflict. Am I missing something?
03-03-2005, 09:15 AM
#302
Use the zero-30 until the lights just go out - that's right at .9/cell.
03-03-2005, 10:06 AM
#303
Bob: After you run the packs bring them down to .90 per cell using a discharger like the T-35. If you race the packs weekly leave them alone. If your going to store them for a few weeks put 500 seconds of charge back in the pack before storing it.
Next time you race your pack place it on a tray that will bring down each cell fairly fast like the APEX 20A/DTX 20A or Integy 0-30A. Leave it on this for a few minutes after the lights go out. Then start charging it. So far this has given good results. So far this has been working fairly well.
Next time you race your pack place it on a tray that will bring down each cell fairly fast like the APEX 20A/DTX 20A or Integy 0-30A. Leave it on this for a few minutes after the lights go out. Then start charging it. So far this has given good results. So far this has been working fairly well.
03-03-2005, 10:12 AM
#304
We still have IB3600 packs in stock! 4 and 6cell packs available! Give us a call if you are in the market for new packs.... 407.834.9299
03-03-2005, 10:34 AM
#305
So the zero 30, you have to keep an eye on it for when the lights go out? That wouldn't be a good thing for me. 
I gave up on the IB's. I have tryed everything, and I get them to come around. Maybe I will try rezapping them.
Just ordered GP 3700's.
I gave up on the IB's. I have tryed everything, and I get them to come around. Maybe I will try rezapping them.
Just ordered GP 3700's.
03-04-2005, 10:44 AM
#306
Originally posted by Boomer
Use the zero-30 until the lights just go out - that's right at .9/cell.
Use the zero-30 until the lights just go out - that's right at .9/cell.
I read my Zero-30 instructions again, and saw no mention of the "when the lights go out voltage"... so I assumed it was happening at zero volts.
how'd you come by this info? Voltmeter?
03-04-2005, 01:11 PM
#307
Ummm, trial and error mostly.
I guess it's from the old lightbulb thing (minus the cutoff, which seems to cut off right when the bulbs drop down anyway)
No scientific measuring, although I probably should do that this evening. . .
but, from my old electronics classes, that's around the voltage needed to light a small bulb. . .
I guess it's from the old lightbulb thing (minus the cutoff, which seems to cut off right when the bulbs drop down anyway)
No scientific measuring, although I probably should do that this evening. . .
but, from my old electronics classes, that's around the voltage needed to light a small bulb. . .
03-05-2005, 02:16 AM
#308
Well, I got that batts to work. I took them yesterday, zapped them, let them sit until our race tonight and then flex charged them. Now they work great, where before they weren't even usable. Ye Ha....... 
I still need to try them in mod, but no one have any motor for me in stock. BTW the 3700's worked great in mod also.
I still need to try them in mod, but no one have any motor for me in stock. BTW the 3700's worked great in mod also.
03-05-2005, 02:42 PM
#310
Tech Rookie
Danny,
How is IB3600 compared to GP3300&GP3700 in terms of voltage, run time, IR and price?
Thanks
How is IB3600 compared to GP3300&GP3700 in terms of voltage, run time, IR and price?
Thanks
03-05-2005, 03:18 PM
#311
More runtime than the 3300, lower IR.....voltage around the same.....price is about the same, maybe a little cheaper than 3300....
3700 more runtime, higher voltage (from the packs that I have seen), a little higher IR......and much more expensive.
Later EddieO
3700 more runtime, higher voltage (from the packs that I have seen), a little higher IR......and much more expensive.
Later EddieO
03-05-2005, 04:45 PM
#312
today i finally found out how intellect cells work... after all interesting numbers, i just equalized 2 unmatched IB packs, two unmatched gp 3300 packs and charged at 4 amps.
i have to say that IB packs were much more punchier and higher top speed.
now i can really say that IB cells are good.
i have to say that IB packs were much more punchier and higher top speed.
now i can really say that IB cells are good.
03-07-2005, 12:13 AM
#314
Originally posted by HVAC25000
So for racing 4wd mod, am I better off buying the IB3600s, or the stick packs of 3300s? The stick packs are $70, and the IBs are $50 (this being the point that is creating my indecision).
Thanks!
So for racing 4wd mod, am I better off buying the IB3600s, or the stick packs of 3300s? The stick packs are $70, and the IBs are $50 (this being the point that is creating my indecision).
Thanks!