tri-cell problem, working but not quite

TypeZer0 · #1 03-16-2003, 11:57 AM

the battery pack is pumping out 3.6 volts just fine but it's limited to 1.75 volts at the motor. it's a champagne civic. plz help

TypeZer0 · #2 03-16-2003, 08:11 PM

would doing a no-reverse mod be enough to make it work?

sessiz10 · #3 03-16-2003, 08:44 PM

I wouldn't suggest doing the no reverse mod. i'm really not sure why the motor isn't getting the extra volts. How are you testing the voltage?

TypeZer0 · #4 03-16-2003, 10:58 PM

i'm measuring the motor contacts and its reading 1.75 volts.

chelboed · #5 03-16-2003, 11:54 PM

That sound about right. If you test the car on a single cell, the final voltage to the motor is like way less than 1.2 volts. The PCB restricts some voltage to the motor. I guess, so it can run steering and receiver stuff.

TypeZer0 · #6 03-17-2003, 12:05 AM

really? is there any mod that would increase this voltage? wut exactly does the no reverse mod do?

TypeZer0 · #7 03-17-2003, 12:08 AM

i just tested my dual cell that has the black cobra pcb and it's getting 2.49 volts at the motor

chelboed · #8 03-17-2003, 08:45 AM

That's weird, Namuna tested some single cell cars and that's what he came up with.

TypeZer0 · #9 03-19-2003, 12:08 AM

did a no-reverse mod and its getting a good 3.49 volts to the motor and it'll run any motor just fine except its still a little slower than my dual cell