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Originally posted by TypeZer0
is that the cap that goes parallel with the batteries that i've seen before? tried it once, saw no difference with the stock motor so i took i tback off. it's supposed to smooth out and lessen the voltage drop when you hit the throttle right?
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That is correct. In this case, it is a 10000μF 10V cap. Most people use 4700μF, so I figured I'd go one better. It stores enough energy that when I remove the batteries, the steering servo will still turn back and forth one time before going dead.
It is really a mod that is only necessary when you are running a motor with a very high current draw, like the one I am running, hence the reason it made no difference with the stock setup.
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Originally posted by arch2b
your right in that the overall range of speed (crawl to full speed) seems decreased but it makes up for it though.
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It isn't just that, it's also that the motor stops almost instantly when you let off the throttle. You lose the ability to "coast" with this type of setup.