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02-28-2003, 08:45 AM
Originally posted by Mingfinity
SSG version of TB Evo3
SSG version of TB Evo3
02-28-2003, 08:47 AM
Tech Adept
Originally posted by Manticore
look at the 'gear' part.. the 2nd deck looks like TB EVO3.. and closed bulkhead design..
where is the PRO4 now? er...
02-28-2003, 05:23 PM
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by dtm
Its easier to give you a list based on what budget you have in mind! The CE pitbull would be a good start at a little over $1000, but you also need a power supply.
Its easier to give you a list based on what budget you have in mind! The CE pitbull would be a good start at a little over $1000, but you also need a power supply.
02-28-2003, 05:55 PM
Originally posted by Raymond
What makes these chargers so expensive. It is just a voltage controlled current source.
What makes these chargers so expensive. It is just a voltage controlled current source.
03-01-2003, 07:00 AM
Tech Apprentice
Track
I heard that there is a RC track in Shun Tak Center. Is it true?
03-01-2003, 07:01 AM
Tech Apprentice
Xray T1R
How much is the Xray T1R??
03-01-2003, 07:32 AM
Originally posted by Raymond
What makes these chargers so expensive. It is just a voltage controlled current source.
What makes these chargers so expensive. It is just a voltage controlled current source.
If you have the knowhow, you can built your own simple charger with a simple timer and it will work fine.
Another factor is simply supply and demand.
03-01-2003, 07:41 AM
Tech Adept
Originally posted by Wolf
Yes, charger is simply a adjustable constant current source (to some degree), but they required at least a microcontroller (mcu) and an accurate a/d converter to find out the almost zero delta peak voltage. These type of charger come out in the old days while microcontroller are expensive, so the initial price is high and the price fixed at that range, like audio CD, they are extremely cheap to produce.
If you have the knowhow, you can built your own simple charger with a simple timer and it will work fine.
Another factor is simply supply and demand.
Yes, charger is simply a adjustable constant current source (to some degree), but they required at least a microcontroller (mcu) and an accurate a/d converter to find out the almost zero delta peak voltage. These type of charger come out in the old days while microcontroller are expensive, so the initial price is high and the price fixed at that range, like audio CD, they are extremely cheap to produce.
If you have the knowhow, you can built your own simple charger with a simple timer and it will work fine.
Another factor is simply supply and demand.
In old days, when we are using NiCd, there are many tricks like neg-pulse [Tekin PowerFlex], and cycling. However, the NiMH now doesn't like all those trick, they just like simple linear charging. Most important is to have a correct cut-off point.
Seems the charger doesn't need to have all those trick and even an APEX charger can have a good result!
03-01-2003, 07:42 AM
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by Wolf
Yes, charger is simply a adjustable constant current source (to some degree), but they required at least a microcontroller (mcu) and an accurate a/d converter to find out the almost zero delta peak voltage. These type of charger come out in the old days while microcontroller are expensive, so the initial price is high and the price fixed at that range, like audio CD, they are extremely cheap to produce.
If you have the knowhow, you can built your own simple charger with a simple timer and it will work fine.
Another factor is simply supply and demand.
Yes, charger is simply a adjustable constant current source (to some degree), but they required at least a microcontroller (mcu) and an accurate a/d converter to find out the almost zero delta peak voltage. These type of charger come out in the old days while microcontroller are expensive, so the initial price is high and the price fixed at that range, like audio CD, they are extremely cheap to produce.
If you have the knowhow, you can built your own simple charger with a simple timer and it will work fine.
Another factor is simply supply and demand.
03-01-2003, 07:49 AM
Tech Adept
Originally posted by Raymond
I got a TLP 3000D (.8 to 4 Amp), one GP3000, and GP3300 pack. Do I need to change the charger??
I got a TLP 3000D (.8 to 4 Amp), one GP3000, and GP3300 pack. Do I need to change the charger??
For long term investment, you can try the PitBull [around 11xx]
or you can find some old 2nd hand Tekin BC112A with firmware later than H26 for 4xx [a classic good charger, but Tekin is closed now so can not offer after sales service anymore]
03-01-2003, 07:49 AM
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by Mingfinity
I think the charger is cheaper and cheaper.. and less 'demanding' now.
In old days, when we are using NiCd, there are many tricks like neg-pulse [Tekin PowerFlex], and cycling. However, the NiMH now doesn't like all those trick, they just like simple linear charging. Most important is to have a correct cut-off point.
Seems the charger doesn't need to have all those trick and even an APEX charger can have a good result!
I think the charger is cheaper and cheaper.. and less 'demanding' now.
In old days, when we are using NiCd, there are many tricks like neg-pulse [Tekin PowerFlex], and cycling. However, the NiMH now doesn't like all those trick, they just like simple linear charging. Most important is to have a correct cut-off point.
Seems the charger doesn't need to have all those trick and even an APEX charger can have a good result!
03-01-2003, 07:55 AM
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by Mingfinity
4AMP is a little bit WEAK to charge the GP3000 and 3300. The result is you will feel the batt is not very 'punchy'
For long term investment, you can try the PitBull [around 11xx]
or you can find some old 2nd hand Tekin BC112A with firmware later than H26 for 4xx [a classic good charger, but Tekin is closed now so can not offer after sales service anymore]
4AMP is a little bit WEAK to charge the GP3000 and 3300. The result is you will feel the batt is not very 'punchy'
For long term investment, you can try the PitBull [around 11xx]
or you can find some old 2nd hand Tekin BC112A with firmware later than H26 for 4xx [a classic good charger, but Tekin is closed now so can not offer after sales service anymore]
So for pitbull, I need to buy power supply too.
Where to buy 2nd hand stuff??
03-01-2003, 08:04 AM
Originally posted by Raymond
I got a TLP 3000D (.8 to 4 Amp), one GP3000, and GP3300 pack. Do I need to change the charger??
I got a TLP 3000D (.8 to 4 Amp), one GP3000, and GP3300 pack. Do I need to change the charger??
03-01-2003, 08:22 AM
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by Manticore
i think you may stay with the TLP charger for a while and get a better one when you skill has improved.
i think you may stay with the TLP charger for a while and get a better one when you skill has improved.
I also dropped the car on the floor one day, damaged the rear shock tower, fixed it with CA glue. The car is still in excellent condition.
Getting better now, still need to get used to the setup of the car.
03-02-2003, 05:05 AM
Originally posted by Mingfinity
I think the charger is cheaper and cheaper.. and less 'demanding' now.
In old days, when we are using NiCd, there are many tricks like neg-pulse [Tekin PowerFlex], and cycling. However, the NiMH now doesn't like all those trick, they just like simple linear charging. Most important is to have a correct cut-off point.
Seems the charger doesn't need to have all those trick and even an APEX charger can have a good result!
I think the charger is cheaper and cheaper.. and less 'demanding' now.
In old days, when we are using NiCd, there are many tricks like neg-pulse [Tekin PowerFlex], and cycling. However, the NiMH now doesn't like all those trick, they just like simple linear charging. Most important is to have a correct cut-off point.
Seems the charger doesn't need to have all those trick and even an APEX charger can have a good result!