To add or not to add extra Capacitor Pack to a Hobby Wing "SeaKing" 180 v3 Amp ESC

[boatbandit2]

I am wondering why the Hobby Wing "SeaKing" 180 v3 esc has such a small capacitor pack and should I add an extra Castle Creations Capacitor Pack to this esc.

[Make-a-Wake]

I usually add cap banks to my ESC's, or I fix 'em if i pop a few caps. I would use the same size and uF and add a bank of 2 or 3 if you feel you are gonna be pushin the 180 on 5 or 6s.

[boatbandit2]

Thanks for the info MAW I have the old version T180 and I also have the new version . I will be pushing 6s through my 180 amp. if you don't mind my asking where do you source your caps from.

[Make-a-Wake]

Digikey, they have anything you would want

http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/capacitors

[kevinpratt823]

You can get the 35v/1000uf caps right here($0.75 ea.), good for 6s, or a few different options of pre-made cap banks alsohttp://www.offshoreelectrics.com/products.php?cat=ESC+Accessories+%26+More

[Make-a-Wake]

Yeah, I didnt realize Steven had them here. Those are the most widely used with the operating temp up to 105*c.

Here is the main page for the 1000uf at Digikey. The only advantage here would be that they have all sorts of shapes, lengths etc, for the 1000's. Some may want tall thin ones, some may need short fat ones.

Scroll down: http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?pv13=65&pv63=371&FV=fff40002%2Cfff80009&mnonly=0&newproducts=0&ColumnSort=0&page=1&quantity=0&ptm=0&fid=0&pageSize=25

[kfxguy]

If you don't feel like making a cap bank, the castle one is great. It has served me well. I run it on 7s with my t180 and I've even tried 8s. I have just started making my own depending on what I'm doing. Ebay is a quick, cheap and easy way of getting different ones if they don't have what your looking for here. I changed the ones I have on the t180 to higher voltage ones and added another 5.

[kevinpratt823]

Personally, I'm not as impressed with the castle, for the ammount of space it takes up, it is only a total of 880uf, less than just one of the individual $0.75 caps, which are 1000uf. IMO the wiring makes it very difficult to keep your wires short too. Yes, they are 50v, but I got 63v/470uf caps and a pair of those to me is still easier to deal with. Personally, I like the Hifei, or the big blue ETTI bank if you have the space.

[kfxguy]

Find my thread on how to make a cap bank.......

[boatbandit2]

thanks Travis, if you don't mind could you send me a couple of photos of how you fit an extra 5 in the rivercat hull please. Have you tried the new seaking 180? I had good results with the old version.

[jim82]

extra bank is only good for if your in and off the throttle alot.

[kfxguy]

thanks Travis, if you don't mind could you send me a couple of photos of how you fit an extra 5 in the rivercat hull please. Have you tried the new seaking 180? I had good results with the old version.

I had one in a customers boat. Seemed to work well. He beat on it in full on kill mode like it was an rtr boat and it never got hot. They are taller than the old one tho, very tight fit in a rivercat hull. Here's some examples of how I did the cap banks....the cap bank goes into the bow of the boat....http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/ltzguy/20140820_221941.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/ltzguy/media/20140820_221941.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/ltzguy/20141007_005156.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/ltzguy/media/20141007_005156.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/ltzguy/20140812_202421.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/ltzguy/media/20140812_202421.jpg.html)

[jim82]

I just read your man post run the boat for 30-45 secs then check everything

[jim82]

main

[jim82]

I have never had to run a cap bank, good to have one but for me its just extra weight

[kfxguy]

And how it goes in the bow....

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/ltzguy/20141014_235045.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/ltzguy/media/20141014_235045.jpg.html)

[jim82]

So when are you going to a SAW event trav?

[kfxguy]

So when are you going to a SAW event trav?

I dunno. I've got too much going on right now. Still have some tuning to do, things to learn. I don't know of any within a decent driving distance for me. I'll probably send one of my boats to olwarbirds to run it for me. I havent built a "saw" boat just yet. This boat you see is a "learning", budget, play boat. I've only just begun......

[jim82]

LMAO... never asked what is it going in?

[jim82]

for me 180 vs sf 220 ... the 180 wins all the way

[boatbandit2]

Travis are you running the castle cap pack? the one on OSE doesn't say what size the caps are and a big thanks for the photos..... I am sure you would build an awesome SAW boat....

[boatbandit2]

I have had good results with the trunigy 180amp esc, I have picked up the new vr3 one the caps seem a lot smaller.

[jim82]

esc v3 is better then my 220 SW but I will talk to you tomorrow if you have time going fishing again tomorrow catcings reds like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[boatbandit2]

Mate I was out on the water yesterday and got a awesome feed then through the sea biscuit out for the kids.

[kfxguy]

Travis are you running the castle cap pack? the one on OSE doesn't say what size the caps are and a big thanks for the photos..... I am sure you would build an awesome SAW boat....

If i remember correctly, they are 50v 330uf caps.

[boatbandit2]

I am surprised that the version 3 has 35v 390uf capacitors and the old version has 35v 1000uf capacitors....so if I am reading things right I will need 35v 390uf for the new version 3 esc?......

[kevinpratt823]

Travis are you running the castle cap pack? the one on OSE doesn't say what size the caps are and a big thanks for the photos..... I am sure you would build an awesome SAW boat....

The one in my basement has (4)-50v 220 uf caps.

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[Kaotic]

I have the castle and it has worked well but I agree it is big and akward to solder in. 122467

[boatbandit2]

I have the castle and it has worked well but I agree it is big and akward to solder in. 122467

Nice setup Kaotic.

[boatbandit2]

The one in my basement has (4)-50v 220 uf caps.

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thanks kevin,

[siberianhusky]

You don't have to get 390 mF, you can add 1000s if you like and keep the 390s. If they are in parallel (I think they are) you add the values together so a 390 and a 1000 together would act like a 1390.

[Kaotic]

Nice setup Kaotic.


Thanks!

[Fluid]

I don't know of any within a decent driving distance for me. I'll probably send one of my boats to olwarbirds to run it for me. I havent built a "saw" boat just yet. This boat you see is a "learning", budget, play boat. I've only just begun......The closest SAW events to you are Huntsville Alabama and Valdosta Georgia. I've set records at both places, good sites although Valdosta is a bit short for some classes. You will learn more at one good SAW event than you will in a year of running by yourself. Go. Race. Enjoy.



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[kfxguy]

The closest SAW events to you are Huntsville Alabama and Valdosta Georgia. I've set records at both places, good sites although Valdosta is a bit short for some classes. You will learn more at one good SAW event than you will in a year of running by yourself. Go. Race. Enjoy.



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I'd drive to Alabama. What do I need to do to run? Do I need to join an organization or sign up ahead of time or just show up?

[Fluid]

Huntsville is an IMPBA club, so you would need to be a member. They may offer an "event" membership at reduced cost. Contact bzubee here on OSE, the next race is November 29/30. Bill will fill you in on all you need to know, he's a great guy.



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[boatbandit2]

Well I need to purchase another esc the new one doesn't fit under the hatch so I sold it to a mate and so I am on the hunt for a new one.