Originally posted by cr250
How do most racers determine average voltages improve as a result of dead shorting? If by using a charger/discharger like a Turbo 30 or GFX 35, the average voltage would appear better. Why? Because the average voltage is calculated by summing up all the voltage readings during the discharge cycle and dividing that sum by the total number of readings. If the runtime went down as a result of dead shorting, the total number of readings was also less. Since the denominator is now smaller the answer (average voltage) appears larger.
I re-considered this; Yes, the runtime will be shorter. But since you add the measured voltage for each sample made, the accumulated voltage will also be smaller, thus reflecting the shorter runtime. So I dont get there should be a big difference compared to the graphs?
BUT:
WHat do matter, is the graphs for the first 5 minutes. Everything after 5 minutes dont matter. And thats why the average voltage dont matter as much, as graphs.
So...
If deadshortning raises the voltage during discharge for the first 5 minutes... it's worth it. But if the discharge curve will be too steep, meaning a lot of speed the first 1-2 minutes and slow at 4-5 minutes, it might not be worth it anyway...
Are you able to post the Excel graphs?
Thanks for your time.