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squeeforever · **Opinions please? -** 10.29.2006, 02:41 PM

Ok guys, as some of you know, I am in the slow process of rebuilding my E-Revo. V3.0 will have the batteries on the right side with the motor on the left, were the stock nitro motor went. It will use a Revo 3.3 tranny with a center diff and rear brake kit so I can tune the brake bias as well as not be so hard on the speedo and keep the 2 speed. What I can't figure out is the battery situation...Its either 4S or 5S with a Mamba Max esc and a Neu 1512 or 1515. 1512 only because of weight, etc. because this is gonna be a all out racer. What are your opinions? I am not really concerned with running the MM on 5S by the way....

BrianG · 10.29.2006, 02:56 PM

Sounds like a good project. Personally, I'd go with the 5s and the motor to go with it. For a given speed, you'd get more runtime with a higher turn motor with higher voltage. Of course, if you use hi-cap cells, like 8Ah-12Ah, the runtime point is academic. Just my $0.02.

squeeforever · 10.29.2006, 03:15 PM

Yea, I plan on going with 8000mah packs, maybe 12000 or 16000mah....I dunno about that yet, but what motor would you choose? A 1512, or 1515? I was kinda thinking about 4S just for the weight/size factor but...I'm not sure....

sjcrss · 10.29.2006, 05:10 PM

wow..that is some really high mah lipo's....got a link to them...would like to check them out

squeeforever · 05:16 PM

Well the 12000mah would be 4000mah TrueRC cells, and the 16000mah would be the 8000mah cells would be from TrueRC as well, but there one of the major namebrand cells. I just can't remember who makes em...It use to say on there website. Here is a link to the 8000mah cells. The MAJOR disadvantage with them is the width...

sjcrss · 10.29.2006, 05:18 PM

cool, thanks...squee

squeeforever · 10.29.2006, 05:24 PM

No problemo...

aqwut · 10.29.2006, 05:24 PM

are you really gonna try 5 Cells with it.... I have a feelin' it will fry...

squeeforever · 05:29 PM

Chances are I will try it...A rep form CC told one of our members its ok...http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4417

aqwut · 10.29.2006, 05:40 PM

really?... wooah...mine's comin' in this week....

BrianG · 10.29.2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by squeeforever

Yea, I plan on going with 8000mah packs, maybe 12000 or 16000mah....I dunno about that yet, but what motor would you choose? A 1512, or 1515? I was kinda thinking about 4S just for the weight/size factor but...I'm not sure....

Yeah, runtime shouldn't be a problem then. :dft008:

I think a 1512 will work, but I'd go with a 1515 for the extra torque of the bigger motor. That's just me though - I tend to overengineer stuff...

squeeforever · 10.29.2006, 08:28 PM

Me to...I will probably go with the 1515. That and the Mamba should be a nice setup. I just don't know if I should go for 4S or 5S...

MetalMan · 10.29.2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by squeeforever

Yea, I plan on going with 8000mah packs, maybe 12000 or 16000mah....I dunno about that yet, but what motor would you choose? A 1512, or 1515? I was kinda thinking about 4S just for the weight/size factor but...I'm not sure....

With a single battery on the right side, I would think that anything over 8000mah would be too tall and heavy.

Finnster · 10.29.2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aqwut

are you really gonna try 5 Cells with it.... I have a feelin' it will fry...

I've ran 16 cells w/ mine, no probs. My 5s lipo from TrueRC should be here Mon or Tues, so I'll LYK as soon as I run it. I'm really not worried about it. :)

squeeforever · 10.29.2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MetalMan

With a single battery on the right side, I would think that anything over 8000mah would be too tall and heavy.

Thats why I was thinking of 4S2P 8000mah instead of 5S. My 3S2P pack looks right at home in there. It can be a decent bit taller without problems...I was also thinking of going with 2 packs so I can run them in something else.