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BrianG · 12.01.2006, 11:04 AM

zeropointbug:
The cover plate does slide off if you pop that little clear piece, but it's still kinda hard at first. So, I just popped off one side and it came right out. It's plastic so it bends a little.

The slab in mine was touching the middle as well. The pad covered the entire slab on both sides.

The inner slab is actually for another set of FETs. There it acts like a heat spreader. Ideally, you would find a way to attach that slab to the case as well, but it would be a little difficult. Smertzog (or something like that) installed huge heatsinks on his, but doesn't use the case anymore.

As far as if it is necessary for your emaxx: Improving its thermal characteristics is good for ANY vehicle, but makes more of a difference with heavier ones. Cooler devices means better reliability and longevity.

andywpj: Wow! You must really like the Quark controller!

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	12.01.2006, 11:04 AM zeropointbug: The cover plate does slide off if you pop that little clear piece, but it's still kinda hard at first. So, I just popped off one side and it came right out. It's plastic so it bends a little. The slab in mine was touching the middle as well. The pad covered the entire slab on both sides. The inner slab is actually for another set of FETs. There it acts like a heat spreader. Ideally, you would find a way to attach that slab to the case as well, but it would be a little difficult. Smertzog (or something like that) installed huge heatsinks on his, but doesn't use the case anymore. As far as if it is necessary for your emaxx: Improving its thermal characteristics is good for ANY vehicle, but makes more of a difference with heavier ones. Cooler devices means better reliability and longevity. andywpj: Wow! You must really like the Quark controller!