MMM V3 safe on 1717?

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by fastbaja5b

Ok so I know the sequence to plug is connect neg, connect non spark, connect positive but then do we disconnect the non spark resistor or do we leave it plugged in?

Originally Posted by magicald

here's the info I found on spark arrestor resistors

http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/nospark.html

http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/t547501p1/

They seem to suggest keeping it hooked up and say that electricity like water will take the route of least resistance and therefore the resistor hooked up doesn't matter.

I haven't messed with a resistor yet...will be a while as my XL2 crapped out

A quote from the no-spark page on my site:

In both diagrams, the small connector should remain connected to prevent accidental shorting against any conductive surfaces, and to keep the contacts from getting dirty while running. Even though the small connector is hooked up at the same time as the main connector, the main path of current flow will be through the main connectors.

[rcs2022]

In replying to your first question, i have the same query as you do (MMM + 1717 = safe?), although i have run it on 5S in an extended Savage Flux to XL length just recently (in my separate build thread), maybe couple of runs only. I would really like to go to 6S although have my fears. Done my homework and searched a lot, and only got mixed opinions. Essentially i firmly believe that it all come down to the gearing and the weight of the truck/car; may try to gear down a tooth or two om my pinion and try 6S.

Given the same setup would going from 5S to 6S add more amp draw? or the increased voltage would give the more power at roughly the same amp draw?
If I recall correctly the 1717 was offered as a package with the Mamba Monster on the same page, does it mean anything, i dunno. also searching for the answer.

Might do as others have done and get myself a MMXL.

Originally Posted by rcs2022

In replying to your first question, i have the same query as you do (MMM + 1717 = safe?), although i have run it on 5S in an extended Savage Flux to XL length just recently (in my separate build thread), maybe couple of runs only. I would really like to go to 6S although have my fears. Done my homework and searched a lot, and only got mixed opinions. Essentially i firmly believe that it all come down to the gearing and the weight of the truck/car; may try to gear down a tooth or two om my pinion and try 6S.

Given the same setup would going from 5S to 6S add more amp draw? or the increased voltage would give the more power at roughly the same amp draw?
If I recall correctly the 1717 was offered as a package with the Mamba Monster on the same page, does it mean anything, i dunno. also searching for the answer.

Might do as others have done and get myself a MMXL.

The Mamba Monster will do fine, it is just crucial to have quality lipos and connectors.