Problem with mgm 16018 under acceleration

[bdebde]

I too have found than some 20c batteries don't do well (tried 2 brands) with the way the MGM low voltage cut off works. I switched to the Neu Energy 25c batts and all is well!

+1 on the Neu's. Two other brands that are good are Flightpower and TrueRC.

[jhautz]

I had the same experience with the MGM 16018. It needs top notch batts in order for it to work well. Anouther option is for you to change the acceleration time setting to a longer spool up time. It slows down the aceleration a little bit, but it also draws a little less amps and allows you to get away with batteries that may not be totaly up to the task.


EDIT: I'd pass on the 10c TrueRC batts for this application. Id be looking more for the 25-30c packs.

BTW: To me this stupid LVC on the MGMs is the only real weak point of the controller.

[munarin]

Gday,

I just changed the acceleration back to .69 which has helped a bit but I have now ordered some neu batteries. Thanks again for the quick replies. All very useful.

[bdebde]

Originally Posted by jhautz

BTW: To me this stupid LVC on the MGMs is the only real weak point of the controller.

Well it is a pain in the a55, in fact I thought something was wrong with mine after trying with 2 different 20c batts. But, it will probably make our lipos live longer!

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by bdebde

Well it is a pain in the a55, in fact I thought something was wrong with mine after trying with 2 different 20c batts. But, it will probably make our lipos live longer!

agreed on all points