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Old 12-10-2006 | 05:46 PM
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Default RE: Evolution takes pride in an ignition that fires as soon as it is turned on??

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The first thing he found out is that it will not run for more than a few minutes on a 4-cell nicad/nimh - turns out they changed the minimum voltage to like 5.5 to 6 volts. Not having any instructions, how was he to know?
The "Important Product Bulletin" has been posted on Horizon website for the longest time: [link]http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Support.aspx?ProdID=EVOE26GT2[/link]

Yes, the GX2 ignition requires a minimum of 6.4 volts for proper operation.