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01.26.2005, 12:09 AM

I spoke to Alex of BK Electronics at great length today. Basically, the voltage cutoff is 2.55 volts per cell when using lipoly cells. This is a little low if you talk to most people, though. Their next generation of controller will have a fully adjustable voltage cutoff, but they are a few months out. They are also working on a pair of controllers designed to work on low cell counts and up to 12 cells for cars. These new controller should be at or below the warrior controller prices, but will function better than the warrior on low cell counts (warrior has a 5.5volt bec cutoff, which causes problems on takeoff), while the new controllers will have a 3volt bec cutoff. This has been tested by some famous onroad guys in a touring car so far, and I should get one for testing in a few weeks. These won't be available for a few months, but it sounds as if it will be a great option for low cell counts at warrior level pricing! The 60 amp version will be released first, followed by a 95 amp version! They are working on some new motors as well that are said to perform as good or better than the Lehner motors at a lower price point. I will be sure to keep you posted on the availability and performance of these items as they arrive.
   
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