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Originally Posted by BrianG
There's GOTTA be a way to reduce that though without using a potentially harming resistor. I suppose the spark is "cool" and impressive to watch once or twice (or trying to scare those nitro guys  ), but it does eat away at the connectors, especially at SHV levels. I don't mind replacing connectors maybe once a season, but replacing them every two runs would be a bit of a PITA. |
I
suppose you
COULD use an IGBT or similar semiconductor to switch on the main power for the truck.
One of those big SCRs from a welder would be sweet looking... Come to think of it, I have a box of those so I might try it!
