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Forum: RC Car General Discussions

03-07-2014, 08:38 AM

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Using 3S lipo on a brushed motor buggy

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Posted By romandesign

New motor is an interesting option. Thanks.

New motor is an interesting option. Thanks.

Forum: RC Car General Discussions

03-07-2014, 06:59 AM

Replies: 24

Using 3S lipo on a brushed motor buggy

Views: 21,771

Posted By romandesign

Thanks for all the advice. It seems that the only...

Thanks for all the advice. It seems that the only option is a DC-DC voltage regulator, which for the ~20A current would cost about the same as a set of 3-4 new 2S lipos. So buying new lipos looks...

Forum: RC Car General Discussions

03-06-2014, 01:59 PM

Replies: 24

Using 3S lipo on a brushed motor buggy

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Posted By romandesign

The included battery (1800 NiMh) only lasts for...

The included battery (1800 NiMh) only lasts for 10 minutes. Buying another 3 decent batteries will be more expensive than I like. Diodes would only cost a few dollars (if that can work which I'm not...

Forum: RC Car General Discussions

03-06-2014, 01:14 PM

Replies: 24

Using 3S lipo on a brushed motor buggy

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Posted By romandesign

I read about using "power diodes" to lower...

I read about using "power diodes" to lower voltage. I'm thinking about a voltage suppressor diode (similar to P6KE20A), but not sure which one. I read diodes reduce 0.7V each, so I would need four in...

Forum: RC Car General Discussions

03-06-2014, 07:29 AM

Replies: 24

Using 3S lipo on a brushed motor buggy

Views: 21,771

Posted By romandesign

What kind of a resistor would be able to handle...

What kind of a resistor would be able to handle the load without self-destructing in the process? Also, what would be a resistance value needed? I guess I could strap it to a small CPU heatsink or...

Forum: RC Car General Discussions

03-05-2014, 10:29 PM

Replies: 24

Using 3S lipo on a brushed motor buggy

Views: 21,771

Posted By romandesign

Using 3S lipo on a brushed motor buggy

I have a few planes and lipo batteries. I want to get some low-priced hobby grade RC buggy or truck to have fun with my daughter. I found a good one for the price: Mad Gear Racing Desert Wolf Baja...

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