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Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 03-01-2003, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,215
Posted By rcnerd
oooh another 100 mah's......WHO CARES???? That's...

oooh another 100 mah's......WHO CARES???? That's like 8.4 % better capacity (and probably at least 8.4 % more weight). Capacity doesn't go faster. Dont waste your money. I run 600 mah nicads (sanyo...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 03-01-2003, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,115
Posted By rcnerd
Kinda looks like a typical airplane speedo. These...

Kinda looks like a typical airplane speedo. These usually have a weak, non proportional brake which makes them suck for racing. As well many have a "soft start" to reduce peak current draw and this...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-22-2003, 07:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,434
Posted By rcnerd
You mean a bigger car??

You mean a bigger car??
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-22-2003, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,086
Posted By rcnerd
I would estimate 10-20% bigger. Footprint approx...

I would estimate 10-20% bigger. Footprint approx same, a little taller, fets stick up.
Forum: Micro Wishlist 02-18-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By rcnerd
Or get a BRP and beat highly modded RS4s for...

Or get a BRP and beat highly modded RS4s for under $100!!!


link to brp (www.brpracing.com)
Forum: Micro Science 02-16-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,111
Posted By rcnerd
Easier...Cheaper....faster...

Wow you guys are really creative. Here's my "poor man's" 6-cell:

Note that you must have a charger capable of charging 6 cells together to use this idea. (more on "poor man's" charger later....)
...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-15-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,596
Posted By rcnerd
That's what I mean...when speed/punch is...

That's what I mean...when speed/punch is noticably less on smaller cells, and runtime is short, the cells are being overloaded, and won't last long. Obviously there may be exceptions, but generally,...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,487
Posted By rcnerd
No I had to work last wknd, and I think my...

No I had to work last wknd, and I think my valentine may keep me away this one.....but I'll try it. Esp. w/ the price of those 1850's!! And a lifetime warranty to boot....I wonder if the girl at the...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By rcnerd
Yeah, I'll check it out but bear in mind that...

Yeah, I'll check it out but bear in mind that best and highest capacity can be different.
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By rcnerd
OOPS! misunderstood you, pro27........

OOPS! misunderstood you, pro27........
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,596
Posted By rcnerd
Wow Pipeous, sounds like you guys have a pretty...

Wow Pipeous, sounds like you guys have a pretty cool scene goin out there in surriey. I used to live in Van!! I didn't race when I lived out there though, I only worked!! And I moved there on a...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,762
Posted By rcnerd
on all forward only escs the two positives are...

on all forward only escs the two positives are common. On a reversing esc they are not....
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,086
Posted By rcnerd
Futaba 230=cheap, small, good + can handle...

Futaba 230=cheap, small, good + can handle anything a micro can dish out.....my top pick!!!
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,487
Posted By rcnerd
The Energizer 1850 nimh are made by sanyo, and...

The Energizer 1850 nimh are made by sanyo, and are some of the best aa's on the market, they handle fast charge, etc....and they have a lifetime warranty...lol
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By rcnerd
People always:rolleyes: refuse to believe it, but...

People always:rolleyes: refuse to believe it, but you'll generally get longer runtimes from less cells. this is because overall power consumption is measured in watts which is vots times amps, and so...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,899
Posted By rcnerd
slick, those motors suck, they go thermal at my...

slick, those motors suck, they go thermal at my track, whenever any one shows up with one we just laugh. The bruses wear quickly and then if you aren't paying attention the brush spring toasts the...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,596
Posted By rcnerd
the 300 will fry your aaa's.

the 300 will fry your aaa's.
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,656
Posted By rcnerd
one cap from + to can one from- to can one...

one cap from + to can
one from- to can
one from + to -

make sure they cant short against the can. You can buy a premade cap board, more durable, trick, etc.....
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 02-14-2003, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By rcnerd
For sure, good thinking, we've been doing this at...

For sure, good thinking, we've been doing this at my track for a while.....The best cells to use are Energizer 1850's from walmart. These are made by sanyo, and even though they are cheap, they are...
Forum: Off-Topic 02-13-2003, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By rcnerd
Yeah, it was really too bad....I'm thinking of a...

Yeah, it was really too bad....I'm thinking of a (comemorative) R/C rocket powered shuttle....blast off like a rocket and (hopefully) glide to a controlled landing......
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 02-13-2003, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By rcnerd
If you use NOVAK LITHIUM SPY BATTERIES, read this!!!

I don't know if this was an isolated incedent or not but since people's lives could be on the line, I wanted to put the word out....BE CAREFUL!!!!

...
Forum: Micro Wishlist 01-31-2003, 11:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By rcnerd
miscro rs4 PRO!!!!

Don't you wish HPI would release a micro kit that didn't NEED hopups just to be run?

-metal front universals
-metal (or sronger) knuckle arms
-pan chassis?
-etc
-etc
-etc`
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 01-28-2003, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,708
Posted By rcnerd
Drifting=wheelspin Wheelspin=power ...

Drifting=wheelspin

Wheelspin=power

Power=Speed 300

Speed 300=drifting motor
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 01-28-2003, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,128
Posted By rcnerd
Word to Rtolle... he is right, capacity...

Word to Rtolle...

he is right, capacity doesn't equal current handling abilty.

AAA's generally suck, they are too small and get too hot and don't go as fast as aa's.

Where do you get...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 01-28-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By rcnerd
It may work afew times but thats it. It's a...

It may work afew times but thats it. It's a storage battery, not meant to deliver high power or go dead, ever. If it goes completely dead 3 times it's toast.

Hey, be careful w/ that thing esp...
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