I'm getting ready to build a rail dragster from brass tubing and sheet. It will have an old school 16t brushed motor with a resistor set up. I could go modern but, I like the old resistors and this is more of an art project type car. While it will be an artsy car I do want it to be reasonably functional. Do you think a 1000mah lipo would be a reasonable power supply to make a pass or two? I'm trying to find the smallest battery possible as this will dictate the width of the frame rails. I'm not sure of the amp draw on the old brushed motor and resistor setup. Opinions on a battery would be appreciated. I have nearly all supplies for the build in route except for the battery. I've got a few sketches of the car drawn up but, will mostly wing it as the build goes on. I feel good about this one.
Yeah, I don't plan on any serious racing with this project. Just want to make a couple of passes every so often without the thing melting down. Wanted to make sure the battery could handle the load and be small enough to hide. This is a project I've wanted to do for quite some time, hopefully it turns out well.
Wow this type of thing has been randomly popping in and out of my head lately. Nowhere near ready to start anything, but little tubes and brass shim stock.........bending it up, cutting, snipping, and soldering.....just sounds like a blast. Maybe someday.
I look foward to seeing this one take shape.
Lazy question: anybody have any "links" to similar projects?
TRX-1-3 wrote:Wow this type of thing has been randomly popping in and out of my head lately. Nowhere near ready to start anything, but little tubes and brass shim stock.........bending it up, cutting, snipping, and soldering.....just sounds like a blast. Maybe someday.
I look foward to seeing this one take shape.
Lazy question: anybody have any "links" to similar projects?
Mark
Thanks, I'll be starting a thread in the other makes section this weekend. I'll show you everything I used and what tools you need. Hopefully you guys will see how easy it is and start on your own creation. It really is fun!
green510 wrote:I'll be keeping a eye on this one!
FED's are sweet
I plan on building a sort of faux engine for it. It will be partly working for the resistor wiper. I've got some 1/8 big block Chevy valve covers being printed up by Shape Ways. It's going to be wild looking.
green510 wrote:I'll be keeping a eye on this one!
FED's are sweet
I plan on building a sort of faux engine for it. It will be partly working for the resistor wiper. I've got some 1/8 big block Chevy valve covers being printed up by Shape Ways. It's going to be wild looking.
Needs more HEMI
Dan.
Team B3, OG Worlds car, B5m.
Plus some other junk
green510 wrote:I'll be keeping a eye on this one!
FED's are sweet
I plan on building a sort of faux engine for it. It will be partly working for the resistor wiper. I've got some 1/8 big block Chevy valve covers being printed up by Shape Ways. It's going to be wild looking.
Needs more HEMI
I'm a Chevy man myself though a hemi would look cool.
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If you guys are interested in running shortie packs side to side I have some custom mounts available that bolt right into to rc10's.
I've sold quite a few sets of these.
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Thank you all for you feedback. Very helpful, wishing you a a very Happy New Year!
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Just store them fully charged, and remember to charge them every few months.
Hey guys, new to the lipo thing and had some questions. I have a rc10t3 with a 100amp esc and 5200kv motor. Lookin to get a 2s lipo. What kind of disharge rate and size (mah), should I be lookin for? Lookin for good run times. Thanks
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I tested the link and it is still good. I'd double check the measurements because it's an old (and one of my many unpopular :lol: ) post, but this should fit nicely. :wink: