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Arct1k · 10:25 AM

I know the guy linc DBB888 on GSRCRC from Edison NJ - It was a Losi 4s pack correct?

I sent him your way... I can't see pics from office

lincpimp · 04.02.2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Arct1k

I know the guy linc DBB888 on GSRCRC from Edison NJ - It was a Losi 4s pack correct?

I sent him your way... I can't see pics from office

Yeah, looks like a losi pack, has a losi balance plug (another style plug???, shoot me now!!!) and an EC5 connector, and is 4s. I am guessing that he wants a 3s pack, but I am not sure what balance connector he will want, as I do not have the losi plugs and an not sure where to get them from... Actually he may be in luck, I think I have some sort of equinox adapter with the losi plug on it, or maybe a tp plug will work, pin spacing looks to be the same...

He also sent me a maxamps 8000 4s pack... I vaguely remember him pming me but I cannot remember what he said, and no instructions in the box either

Plus that thing is WAY out of balance, with some of the cells over 4.2v... Does this guy have a balancer? I think he needs one, or some lipo charging "tips"...

Thanks Chris... And what is GSRCRC?

Arct1k · 04.02.2009, 11:51 AM

I can pm him tonight and confrim - Garden state rock crawlers...

Losi pack is whatever you can do IIRC - Don't know anything about the MA pack...

He seems pretty switched on I think he bought the Losi like that for peanuts...

He actually got someone to sell him a broken MMM for 25 and then sent it to castle - asit was a v2 they replaced it for free!!!

Any word on the axles?

lincpimp · 04.02.2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Arct1k

I can pm him tonight and confrim - Garden state rock crawlers...

Losi pack is whatever you can do IIRC - Don't know anything about the MA pack...

He seems pretty switched on I think he bought the Losi like that for peanuts...

He actually got someone to sell him a broken MMM for 25 and then sent it to castle - asit was a v2 they replaced it for free!!!

Any word on the axles?

Still looking for some axles for you...

The Losi should make a decent 3 pack. Looks like the other cells are ok, all are under 3v per cell, but not below 2v per cell so they should charge back up. Might have some loss of capacity though.

I have the maxamps pack balancing out right now. It had voltages of 3.97, 4.35, 4.25 and 4.14... It will probably take all day to get down to sub 4.2v on that one paralleled pair. Looks like he charged it without a balancer, as the pack voltage was almost at 16.8v. Good thing they can take a bit more voltage than they say, but anymore and it may have popped... Plus he may now have a weak cell in there... God I hate 2p packs with issues. I will most likely have to separate all 8 cells and make up 1p packs and then test them in something, just to see if the cells can handle load. Then I get to weed out the bad cells and then make something out of them, all while not destroying the tissue paper thick tabs.

_paralyzed_ · 04.02.2009, 12:41 PM

You're doing good work Linc. A handy guy will always have a place in any economy. Now, a handy-capped guy.............

lincpimp · 04.02.2009, 01:16 PM

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You're doing good work Linc. A handy guy will always have a place in any economy. Now, a handy-capped guy.............

Thanks Harold, but I do not really see why a handy guy who wears a cap would be any different to a regular handy guy? Maybe he could stand out in the sun for longer?

Hardstyle · 04.02.2009, 01:56 PM

Hey lincpimp. I have two puffed 3s 8k MA packs. Was just wondering would you be interested in them? I really dunno what to do with them so desided to ask you..

lincpimp · 04.02.2009, 02:05 PM

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Hey lincpimp. I have two puffed 3s 8k MA packs. Was just wondering would you be interested in them? I really dunno what to do with them so desided to ask you..

Sure, do you want to send them to me and I can examine them and see what can be salvaged?

lincpimp · 04.02.2009, 02:08 PM

Metallover, I just recieved your lipo. I do like your wiring very "inventive".... Also thanks for the free coke coupon!!!

Should be able to get it correctly assembled this evening and get it back in the mail. Do you want a new deans plug and 13 gauge wiring? Not sure if you wanted to keep the sub 14 gauge wiring and the hxt deans knock off that is on it. I do not currently have any jst females... I do not use jst on anything so I never bothered to make adapters...

Metallover · 04.02.2009, 05:55 PM

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Metallover, I just recieved your lipo. I do like your wiring very "inventive".... Also thanks for the free coke coupon!!!

Should be able to get it correctly assembled this evening and get it back in the mail. Do you want a new deans plug and 13 gauge wiring? Not sure if you wanted to keep the sub 14 gauge wiring and the hxt deans knock off that is on it. I do not currently have any jst females... I do not use jst on anything so I never bothered to make adapters...

I would like new wire, that wire is a little wimpy. You can do whatever with the deans plug, there's nothing wrong with the current one that I know of. That's ok about the female jst adapter too... I might have found a solution.

And make sure to enjoy that pop! Thanks for doing this for me Linc.

lincpimp · 04.02.2009, 08:09 PM

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I would like new wire, that wire is a little wimpy. You can do whatever with the deans plug, there's nothing wrong with the current one that I know of. That's ok about the female jst adapter too... I might have found a solution.

And make sure to enjoy that pop! Thanks for doing this for me Linc.

No prob, lipo is done. New tap wires, new deans plug, new 13 gauge power wires. And new black shrink that does not look like it was applied by the blind...

I will drop it in the mail on my way home, priority of course. And thanks for the pop!!!

Hardstyle · 04.02.2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

Sure, do you want to send them to me and I can examine them and see what can be salvaged?

Yes that would be nice

Don't know where to use them though if you can save some of the cells.. Too bad C ratings..
How can I send the packs to you and is the shipping costs expensive? Have to be honest, never shipped anything to abroad

lincpimp · 04.02.2009, 03:12 PM

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Yes that would be nice

Don't know where to use them though if you can save some of the cells.. Too bad C ratings..
How can I send the packs to you and is the shipping costs expensive? Have to be honest, never shipped anything to abroad

Hmm intl shipping. I usually just use the Post Office and go with some sort of ground shipment. That is the cheapest, but it does take a while. I just wrap them up well in bubble wrap and make sure everything is a snug fit in the box. That keeps the weight of the package down, but keeps the packs safe.

Hardstyle · 04.02.2009, 03:34 PM

Ok thanks.
Pm me your address. Have to explore those shipping options more closely.. I'll let you know when they leave from here.
Should I charge the lipos before I ship them?

Rustler_Racer16 · 04.02.2009, 04:56 PM

I'm having a bad day... Here we go... I was checking the individual cell voltages of my Zippy-H 3S 5000 pack and I wasn't paying attention and touched my voltmeter tips together. Naturally it made quite a startling sound and a lot of smoke. It scared me so I instantly dropped it all on the counter. Upon further inspection, the middle two wires melted together, pulled out of the balancing tap about a third of the way (won't push back in), and melted the tap so that it won't plug into my balance board anymore...

Can you fix that? Could I have ruined the cell?