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  • nitronuts
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2012
    • 942

    #1

    spark suppresser

    Any on know where i can buy a spark suppresser that plugs into the receiver
  • tlandauer
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2011
    • 5666

    #2
    Originally posted by nitronuts
    Any on know where i can buy a spark suppresser that plugs into the receiver
    ?? For brushed or BL?
    Tower Hobbies carries an expansive collection of RC cars, RC airplanes, RC boats, model trains, sot cars, and supplies for all hobbyists.

    I think Spektrum has something similar to that, but i have used this one on my cars and it really works.
    Too many boats, not enough time...

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    • nitronuts
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2012
      • 942

      #3
      im trying to elimate spark when using 2 3s lipos when pluging them in?

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      • tlandauer
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Apr 2011
        • 5666

        #4
        Those don't go into your receiver, that's why I was wondering what exactly you meant..

        4th item counting from the bottom up.
        Too many boats, not enough time...

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        • nitronuts
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2012
          • 942

          #5
          thank you now i am using the traxxas connectors on the batteries so i will figure out how to adapt these

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          • tlandauer
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Apr 2011
            • 5666

            #6
            Originally posted by nitronuts
            thank you now i am using the traxxas connectors on the batteries so i will figure out how to adapt these
            I am not home, so i can't look it up for you. But you can make this yourself, I did it once, inside the loop is a small resistor. You plug in the small resistor and then the main loop, then disconnect the small wire. I have not used them and my memory is a bit foggy at the moment.

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            Too many boats, not enough time...

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            • nitronuts
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2012
              • 942

              #7
              thanks for the info and merry christmas

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              • tlandauer
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Apr 2011
                • 5666

                #8
                I built mine following this diagram:http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...chmentid=86404
                Cheers and Merry Christmas to you!
                Too many boats, not enough time...

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                • egneg
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Feb 2008
                  • 4670

                  #9
                  You don't need a permanent suppressor. Just add your choice of connector (I used small alligator clips) to each end of the resistor and shrink tubing ... this way you can use it on any boat. Connect for a few seconds to charge the caps and remove and connect as normal.
                  IMPBA 20481S D-12

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                  • royalcasa
                    Senior Member
                    • Mar 2014
                    • 560

                    #10
                    sorry for the stupid question, how do you know what resistor size to get. thanks

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                    • tlandauer
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 5666

                      #11
                      Originally posted by royalcasa
                      sorry for the stupid question, how do you know what resistor size to get. thanks
                      My link , #8 post, once you open it, there is a detailed instruction.
                      Too many boats, not enough time...

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                      • royalcasa
                        Senior Member
                        • Mar 2014
                        • 560

                        #12
                        I must be missing something it states resistors from 20 to 50 but how do I find out how much do i need for the voltage

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                        • tlandauer
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                          • Apr 2011
                          • 5666

                          #13
                          Originally posted by royalcasa
                          I must be missing something it states resistors from 20 to 50 but how do I find out how much do i need for the voltage
                          I assumed it did say. I went to Radio Shack or an electronic supply store, this was 3 years ago, so don't exactly remember. It did say from 20-50ohms, so depending your set up, should be able to find the applicable ones, I don't want to steer this the wrong way, surely someone will point us at the right direction.

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                          • royalcasa
                            Senior Member
                            • Mar 2014
                            • 560

                            #14
                            That's the thing, I haven't decided on my setup for my Twin 37 C.F. Shocker 4, 5, or 6 cells with 2700kv 2200kv or 1800kv . All I have now is the esc Seaking 180 v2 with extra caps and the Shocker.

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                            • rickwess
                              Senior Member
                              • Apr 2013
                              • 777

                              #15
                              I've never used them, but from reading the linked thread, use Ohm's Law to work out the resistor value.

                              R = V / I

                              It looks like the goal is between 1 and 2 amps on spark eliminator circuit.

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