Quad cell mosfet SE!
 

Here it is, the fastest SE yet! Quad cell with the mosfet mod from micro_Amps. Running blue gears for the off road torque, and a purple NX motor. I will be doing some speed checking on this soon, stay tuned. It is way too fast for my kitcen floor, so I will have to try it at work sometime this week.

Here it is without the body:

And a shot with the only body that will fit:

Amazing! Can't wait to see the speed tests of this guy.

nice... cant wait to get my se now... btw whats micro amps email?

hey bdebde, can we see some more pics on how you setup the batteries/rear end? I'd like to know how you connected them.

cheers,

ph2t.

Well ph2t, I don't know if pistures will help see much of how it is hooked up. I will describe it to make it easier. The 2 new cells are 70mah nimh cells about 10mm long (about like the cells in the SE. Bonus here ph2t, if you live anywhere near micro_Amps, he gets them at a local hobby shop. Anyway, the cells are taped side by side, one + and one - on each end. One end the + and - are connected together for series circuit. The other end has a lead off of each terminal. I popped the stock battery pack out of the SE and soldered the - lead from the new battery to the + end of the stock one. On the side where the switch is, there is a small orange wire that runs from the + charge terminal to the switch, this is where I attached the + lead from my new battery pack. I used some sticky tack (picture hanging putty stuff) to hold the batteries in place on top of the heatsink. I use a peak charger to charge this thing up. I used an old clone charge base and cut all the nubs and clips off (clips were actually long ago broke off from lots of use). I place the car on the base about 120 degrees counterclockwise of the normal position, making sure the + charge terminal lines up with the + on the car (on the gear side) and that the other charge terminal lines up with the front center terminal. I then use a rubber band to hold it on there to charge (was using the rubber band anyway because of the broken clips). So, here is another charger idea for you ph2t. Hope that clarifies it, if not just ask.

This thing is a bit more top heavy than stock, so it likes to flip over. I think I may try 4 button cells (laymens cells) under the pcb for a better handling ride.

Cool man, thanks for the info. Yeah my main query was to do with the batteries. I noticed in the pics you posted that they did look a lot smaller than the usual 1/3AAA batts, hence the request.

Thanks again!

ph2t.

And you should be able to get them in the local hobby shop too! That is if you are not too far away from micro_Amps' local hobby shop.

I'm surprised you haven't changed the aerial on it yet. The stock zzse aerials leave much to be desired....

As a matter of fact, I was just looking at your guitar string one. I may try that. So that one stays pretty straight then? How is on rollovers? Is it stiffer than cat5 wire a lot of guys are doing? I was having trouble with the quad cell car cutting out on me in a bigger area. Haven't had time to diagnose the problem (may just be controller batteries).

The wire is tensile so it stays straight all the time. I've gone under couches, doorways, etc and it always bounces back.

cat5 is for chumps!

ph2t.

...or for people who dont play guitar.... ~LoL~

:eek: :eek: :eek: Simply awesome.

can you please post some pics and a tutorial of the chargewr if it isnt to much because i can duaal tri and quad cell stuff but its the charger i dont know how to make

dude, you gotta get some better rims...chrome on a offroad jeep is well...tacky...i like the gold spokeones on jeeps...

You should get a perfection 4.2 pro motor at toyeast.
I getting a new Perfection car, Lambo Murc, Ferrari. I can smell a mosfet coming on mine with three 200mah batteries and 4.2

hey bdebde, is micro_Amps' local hobby shop in wash state (where you would appear to be)? I live in Seattle and would be interested in a good LHS since I have a Mini-X and am pondering a ZZ SE. Thanks,

Charles.

Uh, bdebde, you seem to have an obsession for wanting fast micros... first the ZipZap that went at 11.6 mph, now this...:eek:
I heard that your ZipZaps that achieved that speed had a motorworks pcb, motorworks steering, motorworks motor and gears, and even the tires, plus a tricell. So, I'm guessing if I just installed a Layman's tricell in the Motorworks RC, it would fly, right? Alright now!

Chuckster...

Cdog,

the hokeytown usa down at south center carries some microracers. But I think you will have to know what you want already (and most likely special order).

Alternatively, there is Atomic Hobbies over in redmond that is more specific to r/c. Though I haven't been there since by bus its a long way to Redmond from Beacon Hill.

Also note if you are on the north side of Seattle, there are a few shops there. Its the southside that is lacking.

cdog, micro_Amps is in Australia.

Haha, so thats a no.

bdebde - Do you have any video of the car in action yet??? Have you tried alternate power like LI-poly or Laymans Tri-cell yet?? I heard you were looking into that.

A guy on another thread stated that his fet modded SE fried when li-poly'd. His regular ZZ worked fine with the li battery though.

Just interested in any insight. thanks

Not sure if I have some video or not, I just got a new computer and haven't got everything off of the old one yet. I have some of the laymans cells and will be trying that setup sometime soon. I just have had very little time lately, too many new toys for christmas and busy at work.

Cool, let us know about the Laymans mod since so many people do have them around. I would actually like to know because I'm thinking of getting some but don't know if it's worth it or not. I mean, if I could run to a store and grab some then yeah, but since you gotta pay S&H.... shees....

Anybody have any idea why Micro_amps hasn't gotten back to me yet? I've been trying to get hold of him for more than a week. BAE

How did you try to contact him? Did you send him an email through his website? He doesn't come on to this forum all that often so email is the best way. If you sent him a car then it'll be about a week before he even gets it. Send him an email for status because he usually is pretty good about updating you when he receives it and sends it back....

Yeah, CLX is right. Email him and he'll get back to you right away.

I have tried the perfection 4.2 in my ZZ SE and it is pretty weak. In my opinion the NX motor is the only way to go.

Have you tried the Phast motor?

How fast is it?

hey bdebde u seem to have gotten your selve a god like status.. yes microamps is a aussie.. if u want real offroad action check out any topics by betty k (another aussie) he ahs rear h plates and rear shocks on his BCG (search some posts here or go 2 ausmicro.com).... im more interested in how you lowered ur ZZSE casue of the light circut (which is very ricer) yeh tricell and mosfet arent that hard... cant wait to get me a ZZSE ... bdebde doesnt your car do around 13MPH??