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Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 02-07-2003, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By funkymonkey
What voltage you charging the cells with? ...

What voltage you charging the cells with?

Also, is one cell less capacity than the other?
Forum: Bit Science 02-06-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,993
Posted By funkymonkey
Namuna, i'm assuming these current draw figures...

Namuna, i'm assuming these current draw figures are for 'no load'? If that is the case the figures may be misleading - you need to test them with load on. Seeing as you can't test 'em racing round...
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 02-06-2003, 08:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,827
Posted By funkymonkey
Hmm, I like the idea of a Solar Bus. Just use...

Hmm, I like the idea of a Solar Bus. Just use the panel to charge the battery - that way, it should be able to either charge the bit battery, or at the very least supply power for the RX board when...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 02-05-2003, 07:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,038
Posted By funkymonkey
A D battery wouldnt be awesome, it'd be 1.5v and...

A D battery wouldnt be awesome, it'd be 1.5v and loadsa weight...but it WOULD last a long time!

You could do this 6V mod as a sleeper using two little 3V watch cells. Would be hella fast, and...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-21-2003, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,500
Posted By funkymonkey
I dont know if its good or if its cheap, but it...

I dont know if its good or if its cheap, but it seems like a very capable charger. I want one now :)
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-21-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By funkymonkey
mjb, good info - Ive pondered about that voltage...

mjb, good info - Ive pondered about that voltage double before though. If it pumps 3V to the RX chip, what about when you have dual or triple cell? Does it regulate it to 3V or will it keep...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-21-2003, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 866
Posted By funkymonkey
Only problem with driving prices down is that the...

Only problem with driving prices down is that the manufacturers will probably start to cut corners. I wouldnt want to see the quality of the genuine article come down a notch, and as for the clones...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-21-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,068
Posted By funkymonkey
Antenna woes

I have antenna woes with a cheapo clone. I swapped mine for a solid copper core, and it made no difference to range, but it does look nicer!

I also tuned the pot in the receiver slightly and this...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-20-2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By funkymonkey
Hold it on with your chin.

Hold it on with your chin.
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 01-20-2003, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By funkymonkey
Possible but not recommended, you will damage the...

Possible but not recommended, you will damage the 100mah when you discharge the 150mah fully. Seeing as this will always happen (cos the bit PCB is always on), I wouldn't bother.

Get matching...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-20-2003, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By funkymonkey
You're not running on carpet are you? Cos that...

You're not running on carpet are you? Cos that will drain the hell out the batteries. Its like driving through a long grass for a bit :)
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 01-16-2003, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,256
Posted By funkymonkey
I would imagine that with the low currents drawn...

I would imagine that with the low currents drawn by these motors that a lithium-ion or poly would be more than capable of delivering the load.

I can see how it would be a factor in bigger cars...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-16-2003, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By funkymonkey
Sounds about right. The controller can take up...

Sounds about right. The controller can take up to 5v without having to take a soldering iron to it as far as I understand. The increased power will increase your transmitting power and should...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-16-2003, 08:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,812
Posted By funkymonkey
Heres some advice for you babykiller: Stick...

Heres some advice for you babykiller:

Stick a fork in your mains electrical outlet and glue your bit battery to it. Will charge it a treat in 0.2seconds (so you gotta be quick!) To upgrade your...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-16-2003, 03:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,812
Posted By funkymonkey
Would the stock charger charge it?

Why should I tell you?

I wrote my post to give you some info that wasnt widely available on the board, re the li-ions. Seeing as you're so ungrateful, and just seem to think that your yelling got...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-15-2003, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Poll: Big Rig
Views: 464
Posted By funkymonkey
Check this momma out: ...

Check this momma out:

http://www.ultimaterc.com/land/projects/6x4bit.html

I love the idea of bits made into trucks. Its just so cool. Think how much room you have for mods. Mmmmm.
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-15-2003, 05:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,812
Posted By funkymonkey
BabyKiller, screaming at people is less likely to...

BabyKiller, screaming at people is less likely to make people wanna help ya.

For a start I dont believe you bet $400 on a Bit Char Race. LMAO.

There is tons of useful info on this site, and...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-15-2003, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 731
Posted By funkymonkey
Yeah, all the best batteries --- imported from...

Yeah, all the best batteries --- imported from China. lol.

That 2.4v 650mAh will be way too big for a bit.

Do you have actual dimensions for these bats?
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-14-2003, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,327
Posted By funkymonkey
Thanks for all the feedback guys i will give this...

Thanks for all the feedback guys i will give this stuff a try, particularly the soldering tips.

I think crazydave is right, maybe its the larger capacitance of thicker wires makes them less...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-14-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By funkymonkey
They'd be a pack of button 2 x 1.2V buttons cells...

They'd be a pack of button 2 x 1.2V buttons cells no doubt.
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-14-2003, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,327
Posted By funkymonkey
Steering Wires Broken

I snapped one of my steering wires (I just KNEW this would happen sooner or later).

Why are they so thin? Do they have to be? Is there something special about these wires, or can I just get away...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-14-2003, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By funkymonkey
Guys you should really read Battery Basics 101...

Guys you should really read Battery Basics 101 thread.
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-14-2003, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 847
Posted By funkymonkey
Talking about Li-Poly, I reckon the little...

Talking about Li-Poly, I reckon the little battery in the Nokia 8210/8310 would fit in a bit bus, and you could you charge it in the phone. Would make for a mean bus. But you'd rue the day you...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-14-2003, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 847
Posted By funkymonkey
BabyKiller, Nimh's are 1.2V. You can...

BabyKiller,
Nimh's are 1.2V. You can combine, 1, 2 3, or even 4 to make up to 4.8V. Max the receiver board can take is 5V.

The easy way to dual cell or triple cell is to use 2 or 3 nimh...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 01-13-2003, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By funkymonkey
Ok, just that in we run 900Mhz/1800Mhz here in UK...

Ok, just that in we run 900Mhz/1800Mhz here in UK for cell phones, hence thought you were talking bout those. It does say on a couple of sites ive been to that the old analogue ones use this...
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