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Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:51 am
by TRX-1-3
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:25 am
by 1911Colt
Brendan2904 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:22 pm
Well, in the mail today I got a Stock Cadillac Ave motor that runs very well! Now to figure out how to get my nicad batteries to take a charge again
Slow charge, slow discharge, slow charge, slow discharge, slow charge, slow discharge, etc. I did that with a couple of old packs I picked up at a flea market. One responded very well
, the other improved quite a lot
but still wasn't functional
so it is used for photos only
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Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:10 am
by Brendan2904
1911Colt wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:25 am
Brendan2904 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:22 pm
Well, in the mail today I got a Stock Cadillac Ave motor that runs very well! Now to figure out how to get my nicad batteries to take a charge again
Slow charge, slow discharge, slow charge, slow discharge, slow charge, slow discharge, etc. I did that with a couple of old packs I picked up at a flea market. One responded very well
, the other improved quite a lot
but still wasn't functional
so it is used for photos only
.
Should I use one of the new chargers or my old one. My old charger works very well still.
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:39 am
by 1911Colt
Good question. I don't know the answer. My chargers are not "new", but not vintage either. They have a discharge mode, so I use that. It allows me to set a cutoff voltage. You could simulate it with a resistor bank, motor, etc. but you will have to be careful and monitor it. I think the key is to discharge the battery almost completely but without going to the point that a cell actually reverses voltage. NiCads will do that. The weakest cell in the pack can go below 0 volts.
Discharging cells independently is even better. Back in my racing (ok, crashing) days, I used car tail light bulbs soldered together to discharge packs after races. To revive a pack, I would place a light across one cell, watch it go from bright to dim, and disconnect, then do another cell until done. Some guys were smart enough to bring 6 discharge lights and do all at once.
There are quite a few folks on here who can give a better answer I am sure. Maybe start a new topic to get eyes on it.
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:08 pm
by Brendan2904
1911Colt wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:39 am
Good question. I don't know the answer. My chargers are not "new", but not vintage either. They have a discharge mode, so I use that. It allows me to set a cutoff voltage. You could simulate it with a resistor bank, motor, etc. but you will have to be careful and monitor it. I think the key is to discharge the battery almost completely but without going to the point that a cell actually reverses voltage. NiCads will do that. The weakest cell in the pack can go below 0 volts.
Discharging cells independently is even better. Back in my racing (ok, crashing) days, I used car tail light bulbs soldered together to discharge packs after races. To revive a pack, I would place a light across one cell, watch it go from bright to dim, and disconnect, then do another cell until done. Some guys were smart enough to bring 6 discharge lights and do all at once.
There are quite a few folks on here who can give a better answer I am sure. Maybe start a new topic to get eyes on it.
Thank you for your help. I will try some stuff and do a forum search.
OH and today I got some servo blocks and a pair of nose tubes.
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:49 pm
by Frankentruck
Something for the Super Clod and something for an upcoming paint job.
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Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:41 pm
by radioactivity
An MIP counter gear OT-85 replacement. This gear is most probably .8 mod and has very smooth gear face.
And a pair of printed center gears OT-85 ( MJF PA12 ).
Kyosho's OT-86 gear faces look more like a meat grinder or medieval torture device.
Not so sure the center gears are the ultimate solution though. I know almost nothing of possible longevity.
Chuck
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:47 pm
by R6cowboy
KO Propo RSx2 servo and V2 slipper for the RC10 B4 build.
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:28 pm
by Retro rc
Not in the post but picked this up today, Finally found a lazer zx-r, it has the wrong top plate , battery holders, front shocks are the shorts and a few odd screws here and there
but other than its pretty complete, also has some nice upgrades on it too
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:39 am
by Dadio
Meteor body and wing , surprised the wing is ABS the website said it would be Lexan as the mould was to fragile for ABS now .
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:58 pm
by Retro rc
Couple of bits, for a couple of projects, just need to find some kyosho gold medium length front shocks for a zx-r now
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:08 am
by Incredible_Serious
Nice big eclectic pile of wheels and tyres in the mail today..... something for everybody! Well, almost....
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:02 pm
by Brendan2904
I got the parts missing from my B7D kit! Now I can start building it next week!
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 11:55 am
by Elkcycles
I received and had my students assemble the second printer for the classroom. Trying to get it on network now.
Re: So what did you get in the post today ???
Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 4:03 pm
by Dadio
Elkcycles wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:55 am
I received and had my students assemble the second printer for the classroom. Trying to get it on network now.Screenshot_20240501_115338_Gallery.jpg
Wich ones new the X1C ?
but other than its pretty complete, also has some nice upgrades on it too