We run three electric vehicles. Two of them run mod motors. The motors
get cleaned and maybe cut every 5 or 7 races, so you need to unsolder
the motor leads to do it ( we don't use connectors because they can
disconnect easily during racing). then there's loose battery bars. I use
Deans connectors for my batteries, but some people direct solder their
esc to their batteries so they need to solder for every battery change.
In article <xXa4c.242278$jH.2840571@twister.tampabay.rr.com>,
"Matt" <mcollins_fl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sounds like a nice setup. Why do people solder at the track so much? It
> seems like a dumb question, but once your battery packs are built, what else
> do you need to solder?
>
>
> "kenji" <kenji@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:kenji-931299.20395911032004@news.ftupet.com...
> > In article <pan.2004.03.12.02.09.40.23302@pa.nospam.net>,
> > Douglas Bollinger <dcb@pa.nospam.net> wrote:
> >
> > > On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 00:19:02 +0000, Matt wrote:
> > >
> > > > When using a charger off your car battery, can you run a decent size
> cord
> > > > off the lighter jack, into the charger. Because I have a van with all
> with
> > > > all the seats taken out. It would be cool just to open that tailgate
> and
> > > > have my RC setup right there. This would be much cooler than opening
> my hood
> > > > and having to set up a table.
> > >
> > > Sure. I intend to use a similar hookup for my charger when I'm away
> from
> > > the outlets. Most lighter/accessory jacks in autos are usually limited
> to
> > > around 10 amps (check your manual), so if that's enough juice for your
> > > charger you are good to go.
> >
> > I have a 49.99US power converter. I hook it up to the battery directly,
> > It can give 750watts. I run an extension cord from it to the tailgate of
> > the van and run 2 chargers, a soldering iron and sometimes a fan all at
> > the same time. Every four hours I run the car for about ten minutes.
> >
>
>