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02-05-2010 | 07:50 PM
Kind of depends on your electronics. Some ESC's, Receivers and Servo's can run on lower voltage, but the ESC will normally take power over receiver and servo, which is not always good. Some ESC's or receivers will not run with out enough volts.
You can run a booster, but with the new software like Tekin's 203 the Novak will actually brown out when the power is pulled really hard to the motor. (actually the ESC has to re-boot) One of the other boosters will work, but they get pretty hot on oval and 10,5 in 1/12 scale. You can use a receiver pack, but if 2 cell lipo, you should use a regulator to not over drive the electronics, can burn them out. I've gone to a 2 cell LiFe pack which has the right volts, small in size and enough amps so you can run 2-3 8 min run with out issue.
Hope that helps.
You can run a booster, but with the new software like Tekin's 203 the Novak will actually brown out when the power is pulled really hard to the motor. (actually the ESC has to re-boot) One of the other boosters will work, but they get pretty hot on oval and 10,5 in 1/12 scale. You can use a receiver pack, but if 2 cell lipo, you should use a regulator to not over drive the electronics, can burn them out. I've gone to a 2 cell LiFe pack which has the right volts, small in size and enough amps so you can run 2-3 8 min run with out issue.
Hope that helps.
what life pack may i ask ?
02-06-2010 | 01:05 AM
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Kind of depends on your electronics. Some ESC's, Receivers and Servo's can run on lower voltage, but the ESC will normally take power over receiver and servo, which is not always good. Some ESC's or receivers will not run with out enough volts.
You can run a booster, but with the new software like Tekin's 203 the Novak will actually brown out when the power is pulled really hard to the motor. (actually the ESC has to re-boot) One of the other boosters will work, but they get pretty hot on oval and 10,5 in 1/12 scale. You can use a receiver pack, but if 2 cell lipo, you should use a regulator to not over drive the electronics, can burn them out. I've gone to a 2 cell LiFe pack which has the right volts, small in size and enough amps so you can run 2-3 8 min run with out issue.
Hope that helps.
You can run a booster, but with the new software like Tekin's 203 the Novak will actually brown out when the power is pulled really hard to the motor. (actually the ESC has to re-boot) One of the other boosters will work, but they get pretty hot on oval and 10,5 in 1/12 scale. You can use a receiver pack, but if 2 cell lipo, you should use a regulator to not over drive the electronics, can burn them out. I've gone to a 2 cell LiFe pack which has the right volts, small in size and enough amps so you can run 2-3 8 min run with out issue.
Hope that helps.
Web site is www.rcdynamics.co.uk.
Trev
02-06-2010 | 06:38 AM
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Another plug for the RC Dynamics Booster. It really is a fit-and-forget item. Lighter than any receiver pack, smaller and more reliable. I won't bother buying a new speedo when they all get the new BEC circuits fitted, as it isn't worth the money when you have one of these.
With the Tekin speedo, you can set the LiPo (1S) cut-off in the speedo and switch it on, so no problems there. This booster has had no cut-outs, no brown outs, just reliable power to the electronics, and plenty of it! HTH
With the Tekin speedo, you can set the LiPo (1S) cut-off in the speedo and switch it on, so no problems there. This booster has had no cut-outs, no brown outs, just reliable power to the electronics, and plenty of it! HTH
02-06-2010 | 09:22 AM
The only booster I have not had a problem with is the RC Dynamics booster. Just as reliable as a RX pack and easier to use. I actually bought a couple of LiFe RX packs at the same time as a backup but I've never used them.
Web site is www.rcdynamics.co.uk.
Trev
Web site is www.rcdynamics.co.uk.
Trev
02-06-2010 | 10:37 AM
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Why would it be too much for the speedo? It's not plugged into the speedo. It may be too much for the RX unless the RX is designed to take more than 6V. You want to make sure the RX and servo can handle more than 6V. I run a Spektrum RX and a digital KO servo and all is dandy, runs like a dream.
02-06-2010 | 11:12 AM
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If the red wire between the esc and reciever is in place then the receiver pack is sending 7.4v to the esc control cirquit. Of all the Novak, LRP, Tekin and KO escs I have used you do not need to remove the red wire to use a receiver pack or booster. Whether the esc can handle 7.4v or not might be determined by where in the series the bec (battery eliminator cirquit) inside the esc is placed, and I don't know the answer to that. Anybody? 
02-06-2010 | 11:18 AM
i have asked randy before and he has told me that it was fine. also robert at ko said all the ko stuff was ok with 2cell lipo rx packs as well
02-06-2010 | 02:35 PM
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02-06-2010 | 05:56 PM
Personalized Pod Plates for GenX10 and Gen XL
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The website is setup to take orders for individuals wanting 1 or 2+ engraved with our standard font (Arial Black Italic Bold) filled with white acrylic paint. Leadtime is 1-2 weeks plus shipping. I will take custom orders of 10 or more for teams, hobbyshops, or manufacturers. Email or Call for pricing (visit website's contact us page).
Troy
02-06-2010 | 06:15 PM
I run the 3650 and 3550 both on 7.4, if you don't run a regulator you may have to change the frame rate on your radio, I have to run one slower on frame rate when I don't run a regulator, if I don't change frame rate the servo will not center consistency