Archive for August, 2009
Building the 416 for racing part 7
ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION
ESC: GM Genius 120. Endless choise of diffrent motor mapping possibilities even if it is not very user friendly. A lap top is needed when making adjustments. But it is still one of the best performing ESCs for prostock even when using any of the standard programmes. Brake feeling could be a little bit better though.
MOTOR: GM 10.5 for the Prostock class.
BATTERIES: GM LIPO 2 35C 5000 mAh with tungsten plates glued to the bottom http://supertec.wordpress.com/2009/06/13/weighted-lipo-batteries/
SERVO: FUTABA S9551
TRANSPONDER: MTRONICS PTX
BODY: PROTOFORM Mazda Speed 6
RADIO: FUTABA 3PKS 2.4 Ghz
CHARGER SYSTEM: GRAUPNER ULTRA DUO Plus 40 No. 6443 + GRAUPNER 12V/25A 300W POWER SUPPLY No.6460
OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES: Tungsten chassis ballast weights, Non reversable temp indicator labels.
Non reversable temperature label shows the highest temp reached on the motor can.
Tungsten used as ballast weight. Lot of weight in a small volume which enabels precise placement of ballast in the chassis.
August 17, 2009