Brushless EDF Tamiya F103GT

[suicideneil]

If nothing else it will make a seriously cool desktop fan for the summer months. I cant wait to see it in action!

[Patrick]

Did you aim the fan down a tiny bit (rear end up) so it pushes the car into the ground. The jet dragsters do that so that they stay drag cars and not drag planes, I think I read they only aim them down 1 degree or so.
I wouldn't have a clue how much load is going to be on that motor a full speed, but a lest you've got one serious cooling fan so heat shouldn't be too much of an issue for the motor.

[aqwut]

I think your right patrick...

I can't wait to see the video.. if you take too long, I'll build one a make a video.. :)

[What's_nitro?]

I just bought them about 2 minutes ago. The 7075 plate should be here monday so I can start making the tray.

I think 160A continuous will fit the bill. Not to mention they FIT! One on either side of the chassis, laying down.
I upgraded to the 12AWG wire and got the AF Blinky taps.

Here they are! www.MaxAmps.com

[suicideneil]

Those are nice batteries...

[What's_nitro?]

Yes, they are. I'm gonna buy another pair for the Rustler after my wallet recovers for a bit.

[Mailman]

Check out what I just saw on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1-10NEW-ERA-...QQcmdZViewItem
It's along the same line as this one.

[What's_nitro?]

Here's what I have to say about that-

I like the chassis, though. Would be nice for BL "wheel" power.
If I hadn't bought the batteries I would bid on it!

Speaking of the batteries, I changed my order from the 2, 2s2p, 8000 packs to 2, 4s, 4000 packs. (possible 8s setup in my future?)

[zeropointbug]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Speaking of the batteries, I changed my order from the 2, 2s2p, 8000 packs to 2, 4s, 4000 packs. (possible 8s setup in my future?)

That's a very wise choice, you should always plan that kind of thing in case of future 'choice'.

[suicideneil]

Any updates?

[What's_nitro?]

Hey thanks for the bump.

I took this pic a while ago but forgot to post it. It's the other wing that I had for the Rustler. I found some brackets and mounted it in the front. It looks nice and should provide lots of downforce too. I have to find another body because the wing gets in the way of the Lambo' shell. I'm thinking a 1/8 buggy body so it's wide enough in the middle to cover the batteries. Any suggestions?



Slight change in plans also. I'm putting the 9XL in the Rustler for a while until I can decide on a new motor. I'll get an 8XL to put in the fan.

[suicideneil]

An XL can in a rustler, man, that thing will fly.... or explode in a shower of high revving gears; I like. As for the fan car, almost looks an F1 body would look good with that front wing, but I dunno how wide the side pods are, probably wont cover the batteries enough. What about one of those wedge shaped bodies- I forget what cars they go onto but you know the type I mean.

[What's_nitro?]

The new MaxAmps packs came today!

These are sweet batteries. The first thing I did after I unwrapped them was cycle them. Discharge to 3.2V/cell at 1C (4A). Then charge at 1C. They both took over 3930 mAh! I'd imagine that they're slighly underrated as far as capacity goes. If I were to discharge to 3V/cell they would definitely take more than 4000 mAh during the subsequent charge cycle.

Did I mention that they fit absolutely perfectly next to the chassis? See! It does pay to measure twice! I also installed a set of 5.5mm bullet connectors on each pack.






^^^ Perfect!

[Mallanaga]

all i have to say is wow... sweet project!!

i can't wait to see it in operation... seriously. you're an inspiration to us all!!

[jnev]

That is so sweet man!! You have got to get some video of it running once it is completed.