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Forum: Brushless 06.11.2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,263
Posted By mpetrich
Thank you for the pics and the info. I just...

Thank you for the pics and the info.
I just picked a brand new Mugen MRX3 for cheap so this will be the "test bed"!
I was looking at motors. I was thinking of a 1940/9 Motor and running that with...
Forum: Brushless 06.02.2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,060
Posted By mpetrich
My conversion probably ran me around $600 - $650....

My conversion probably ran me around $600 - $650. The motor was $189, the ESC was $225 and the rest were the FlightPower LiPo's. You can get cheaper LiPo's but I really like FlightPower. ...
Forum: Brushless 06.01.2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,263
Posted By mpetrich
DAF, Thanks for the reply. In terms of...

DAF,
Thanks for the reply. In terms of "budget", I am pretty much open. I want to do this right. My 1/8th buggy conversion uses a 4s LiPo. I can't imagine how much power a 5s or 6s could supply!...
Forum: Brushless 05.31.2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,263
Posted By mpetrich
I have been looking at Schumacher GTRe as a good...

I have been looking at Schumacher GTRe as a good candidate for a BL motor and a 4s LiPo. The guys on the Schumacher forum are running the car with a BL motor (not sure which one) and a 2s LiPo but...
Forum: Brushless 05.23.2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,637
Posted By mpetrich
Here is the link to my HB Lightning II Pro...

Here is the link to my HB Lightning II Pro conversion. Maybe some of the info could help.
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2698
Forum: Brushless 05.11.2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
Thanks and sorry I have not replied sooner. ...

Thanks and sorry I have not replied sooner. :012:
I have tried a number of ways to mount the batteries but here is my new idea (I am going to try this tonight). I want to get a pop rivet gun and...
Forum: Brushless 05.11.2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
Hey, Just wanted to give a big THANKS to Mike...

Hey,
Just wanted to give a big THANKS to Mike and the rest of the guys on RC Monster for all the help completing my buggy conversion. I brought it to an indoor off-road track just outside of...
Forum: Brushless 05.08.2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,128
Posted By mpetrich
FYI I have been using the ICE for about the...

FYI
I have been using the ICE for about the last two years but my ICE really struggled when charging 4 cell LiPo's. I called ICE technical support and they could not identify the problem other than...
Forum: Brushless 05.06.2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,263
Posted By mpetrich
1/8th On Road Conversion

Hi you guys,
Now that my 1/8th off road conversion is done (and working FAR better than I ever expected), I was thinking about trying an 1/8th on road conversion. Has anyone tried this? Is there...
Forum: Brushless 04.25.2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,506
Posted By mpetrich
The Lehner Basic 5300 with the MGM (120 amp)...

The Lehner Basic 5300 with the MGM (120 amp) controller is a great combo for a BL TC running a six cell pack or a 7.4v LiPo. The MGM 90 amp controller would be fine if you are only going to run up...
Forum: Brushless 04.15.2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,888
Posted By mpetrich
It doesn't show the error when charging my other...

It doesn't show the error when charging my other LiPo packs. I have used quite a few LiPo packs in parallel and have been charging them without any problems. All of my LiPo packs for the Kyosho...
Forum: Brushless 04.15.2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,888
Posted By mpetrich
Parallel Wiring for Flightpower LiPo

Hi you guys,
Another question! :032:
I have two Flightpower 4s1p 2500mah LiPos. I want to run them in parallel for my 1/8th BL buggy.
All I did was connect the two + together and the two -...
Forum: Brushless 04.15.2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,408
Posted By mpetrich
Thanks Batfish! That was very cool! :cool: ...

Thanks Batfish! That was very cool! :cool:
Shirts are ordered!!
Matt
Forum: Brushless 04.15.2006, 01:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,408
Posted By mpetrich
White XXL. I would like two of them please. ...

White XXL. I would like two of them please.
Thanks!!
Forum: Brushless 04.14.2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,408
Posted By mpetrich
RC-Monster T-Shirt

HEY MIKE!
When are you going to start selling "Go Brushless or Get Smoked" t-shirts?!
:027:
Thanks,
Matt
Forum: Brushless 04.04.2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,732
Posted By mpetrich
OO, thanks for the info! Won't do that anymore....

OO, thanks for the info!
Won't do that anymore.
OK, then maybe I don't have an issue. :010:
Thank you for the information. I feel much better now. :027:
Matt
Forum: Brushless 04.04.2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,732
Posted By mpetrich
Issue with Feigao 9L and BK 12020 ESC

I decided to clean-up the wiring on my 1/8th BL buggy and while I was doing some testing, I ran into a strange issue. I am using a 4s2p LiPo config with a UBEC. After I re-did all of my soldering...
Forum: Brushless 04.01.2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
Hi Serum, Yep, I am running a 4S2P. The speed...

Hi Serum,
Yep, I am running a 4S2P. The speed is much more than I expected :027: .
I am working right now on getting the motor better mounted so not to screw up the gear mesh. I already threw one...
Forum: Brushless 04.01.2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
Hi Joe, I saw the video of your BL buggy! That...

Hi Joe,
I saw the video of your BL buggy! That thing is fantastic! It is hard to compare but I would guess that I am a little slower than yours in terms of acceleration but not that far behind. I...
Forum: Brushless 03.31.2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
Andy, not totally sure yet. I have not run it...

Andy, not totally sure yet. I have not run it long enough to completely drain the batteries. I was running it yesterday, just bashing around in front of my house, for about 15 minutes before my...
Forum: Brushless 03.31.2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
Sorry! I don't want to endure "board scorn"!! ...

Sorry! I don't want to endure "board scorn"!! :005:
A lot of the "extra" wires that you see are for the Nomadio sensors. It is great to keep track of battery pack voltage and engine temp on the...
Forum: Brushless 03.31.2006, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
Yes, the packs are in parallel. :027: Matt

Yes, the packs are in parallel. :027:
Matt
Forum: Brushless 03.31.2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,727
Posted By mpetrich
HB Lightning II Pro Conversion Complete!

I finished my HB buggy conversion yesterday and ran it for the first time. I am using two Flightpower 4S LiPo's, Feigao 9L and the BK 12020 Warrior Controller. I don't have a lot of experience with...
Forum: Brushless 03.31.2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,159
Posted By mpetrich
3mm is what I needed. Thanks for the help. Matt

3mm is what I needed. Thanks for the help.
Matt
Forum: Brushless 03.31.2006, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,159
Posted By mpetrich
Motor Mounting Screws for a Feigao 9L

Hello,
What is the correct size for the motor mounting screws for a Feigao 9L? Thanks for the help.
Matt
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