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Radio Control! RC trucks, cars, planes, boats, whatever tickles your pickle!

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Gamma Ray, Jan 2, 2022.

  1. Apr 14, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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    IMG_9983.jpgIm hoping she tops out around 60mph.
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    So you chrge it with the thick wires but, the smaller wires monitor the cells while charging for some reason. Wonder if the Auto companies know this?
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2024 at 8:25 AM
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    They do know this. Those smaller wires monitor the charge between cells and do what's called balance charging. I'm sure companies with hybrid or BEV drive trains have that built into their charge controllers.
     
  4. Apr 15, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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  5. Apr 15, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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    Well, I dont think they will run again but i can get bodies on them for garage queens. IMG_9997.jpg
     
  6. Apr 15, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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    Check out this body I scored for twenty bucks?IMG_9998.jpgPeople are wanting like a hundred for painted ones.
     
  7. Apr 15, 2024 at 9:20 PM
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    Can't believe it's been just about 20 years since this project. 33% Ultimate e-conversion (first of its kind). Powered by two electric motors, synchronized twin 90A HV controllers and two 10S-12,500 mAh Lipos. We barely pushed it at just over 6KW but could have easily hit 8-10KW (but 50 lbs of thrust on a 28 lb model was insanely sufficient :D)

    Twin motor drive system


    Flying her was such a pleasure.
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    One reason for owning a Gen 3, she barely fit (the tail feathers reached the middle of the driver-passenger area!
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  8. Apr 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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    Well, I got the shocks and body mounts on the parts car, I guess its not a "parts car" anymore and IMG_0013.jpg I got another body.
     
  9. Apr 16, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    Same guy he uses like an Argent Silver overcoat and it makes the colors pop.
     
  10. Apr 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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    Two thumbs up for Team Associated! What a great Ready To Run kit. My 3S slides right in. On the expensive models you need "shorty" batteries.IMG_0023.jpg
     
  11. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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  12. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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    This thing will break an ankle.
     
  13. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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    I have two other batteries,2S, so with those and this 3S, I should have plenty of run time.IMG_0025.jpg
     
  14. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:45 PM
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  15. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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    I ran the 3S battery too low wouldnt charge had to jump atart it with the 2amp car charger.
     
  16. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:51 PM
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  18. Apr 17, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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    Just hit the 30 minute charge mark. Battery is not even warm.
     
  19. Apr 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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  20. Apr 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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    72 minute mark. 137mah, 10.60 volt. Must be balancing or something. I have a Lipo storage bag. This battery has been sitting for a few years, got frozen.
     
  21. Apr 17, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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    It'll roast the tires at 20mph!
     
  22. Apr 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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    3S battery is shot. Im taking it in for recycleing. Luckily my 2S batteries check out ok. Now, the question is will it run 4S two 2S batteries in series?
     
  23. Apr 17, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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    Its like "folk art"!
     
  24. Apr 17, 2024 at 9:17 PM
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    I looked through all the batteries this is the only 3S IMG_0031.jpg 50c with the smaller deminsions. And the jst xh charge adapter. This doubles as my RB10/boat battery. And only $30.
     
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  25. Apr 19, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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    "Mad Dog" Race IMG_0062.jpg Team!
     
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    Dogs hate R/C cars , hence the water effect with swords and the cat print.

    I guess alot of dogs like water not the neighbor's PitBull.
     
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    Cut the grass on 3 which is alomst dragging the Ariens, its like a golf course. Im power sliding the RB10, ran it 3 times and the 3S is not low yet. Nieghbor's dogs actullay love the car and barked when i stopped.
     
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  30. Apr 20, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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    IMG_0068.jpg IMG_0067.jpgIm adjusting the two-speed transmission.
     
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