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01.20.2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by suicideneil View Post
You hook it up as close to the esc as possible, located on the battery wires. It helps to reduce esc operating temps by at least 10-15*, and also helps to absorb voltage spikes from the esc > batteries. It can also help to smooth out power delivery from the batteries, by providing a steady current from the caps so that the batteries arent overdrawn during heavy load situations. or something along those lines; all I know is I added an extra novak cap to my hvmaxx and it helps smooth things out no-end, especially towards the end of the run when the batteries drop-off.

Very good description Neil!
   
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