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Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-23-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19,962
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Posted By Larks

I can say I for one use the Tekno clutch (the old...

I can say I for one use the Tekno clutch (the old one) on an Eight-T. I have switched back and forth between the clutch and pinion systems and have decided I like the system with the clutch the best....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-05-2008, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

A quick word of advice... When debugging...

A quick word of advice...
When debugging electrical circuits, always do a thorough check of all the mechanical connections. It is very unlikely that a discrete component, even more unlikely a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-30-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Can you point us to some specs on the battery try...

Can you point us to some specs on the battery try (L X W X H)? Thanks!!! Looks like a great kit.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-27-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Question for you 1/8 converters... I have an...

Question for you 1/8 converters...

I have an 8T(edit: I mean 8ight-T) I converted a month or so ago. I was using a custom battery box, rc-monster motor mount, stock spur, and stock center (front)...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-17-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

It is absolutely a Losi ;) Looks just like...

It is absolutely a Losi ;)
Looks just like mine.

It's an 8b by the looks of the mud guards. The 8T has more rubberized mud guards that have a flat finish. That was one of the first things I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-16-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Typically, when the diff is reversed it is...

Typically, when the diff is reversed it is shimmed up so the gear clears the chassis.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-16-2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Yes, Pat at rclipos.com was a great help in...

Yes, Pat at rclipos.com was a great help in selecting those. You cannot ask for better customer service. As for the elite lipos, I have had nothing but good luck as of yet. They seem to take a pretty...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-16-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Too fast? Are you kidding? I like taking our quad...

Too fast? Are you kidding? I like taking our quad and jumping it off into the spectator seating area. I win our races because no one else is brave enough to stick around with that rocket in the hands...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-16-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Quick question for the pro's

I got an 8T converted this weekend and tried it out at the track.

I am running a Tekno Neu 1515 3D /F on an Elite 6s 4500 mAh Lipo.
All is controlled with a working Monster Mamba Max.

gearing...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-16-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

I have a concern that the 1-2% failure rates...

I have a concern that the 1-2% failure rates might not be accurate. How many people there must be (like myself) in the first batch that haven't even tried their MMM yet. Just a thought.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

If it is the fan itself, evercool makes 60mm...

If it is the fan itself, evercool makes 60mm aluminum computer fans for about $10. I have yet to find a 40mm aluminum one however, but I am sure they are out there.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

What breaks on the fans? Is it the actual fan, or...

What breaks on the fans? Is it the actual fan, or I would expect it is the bearings/bushings in those cheap things?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

As an engineer I have become comfortable with...

As an engineer I have become comfortable with referring to myself as 'nerd', but to say we are geeks is just simply uncalled for!!! :)

p.s. 'geeks' are people into r/c cars instead of girls. I am...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I do not...

I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I do not have time at the moment to comment further, however if you will read my post closer, I refer to I (meaning myself) as having a naive understanding of all...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

There is also a thread at rc-monster ... ...

There is also a thread at rc-monster ...
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6423&highlight=runtime

It is data gathering. You can read what types of setups are getting what kinds of...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Yes, I am sorry for the lack of clarity....

Yes, I am sorry for the lack of clarity. Sometimes subtle sarcasm doesn't come across in text ;) I was making a suggestion that YES the *required* pack doesn't exist which leads me to believe that...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

To figure out your required capacity divide your...

To figure out your required capacity divide your required operating current (200A) in your example by the battery discharge capacity, 25C for instance.

200/25 = 8

In words this means for a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Very interesting. Thanks for the explanation. I...

Very interesting. Thanks for the explanation. I (albeit naively) would reason that the open circuit voltage of these systems would be a maximum of the battery voltage. Furthermore, I am not sure I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Could you be more verbose on the "magnetic field...

Could you be more verbose on the "magnetic field collapse voltage spike" theory? You have me intrigued. If you could just elaborate on exactly what you mean and how it possibly could have been...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

So your wires are already having problems? How...

So your wires are already having problems? How long have you had the MMM?
I was not on any message forums to order mine. I was doing research on the website and called the tech support to ask them...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Thats excellent. Hope things are working well for...

Thats excellent. Hope things are working well for you. My ability to do chassis work is fairly limited due to the fact that all of my machining will be done by hand. I have a mill from the 60's...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Funny they didn't mention that I would not be...

Funny they didn't mention that I would not be receiving what they showed pictures of when I ordered it, but oh well. I have a tendency to think that the extra set of connectors could cause more...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

Another quick question. Where are you guys buying...

Another quick question. Where are you guys buying 10-13 AWG silicone wire for wiring batteries, motors, esc etc? If you know the ratings on those wires that would also be appreciated.

Larks
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

I am not working on a 'kit' per say, but I am...

I am not working on a 'kit' per say, but I am trying to convert a buggy. I have looked at making my own controllers but at this time I don't have the time to devote to that kind of project. I would...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-14-2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19,962
Views: 1,904,668
Posted By Larks

In my understanding, it makes absolutely no...

In my understanding, it makes absolutely no difference. Think of the lithium polymer as a brick of fuel. Does it matter if you have 1 big brick or 12 small ones? Nope. You will notice if you look at...
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