Author Topic: Club Voltage Regulators for 1/12 LiPo (Read 6586 times)

RC51 · « **on:** September 25, 2009, 10:36:30 AM »

Hey, guys.

With luck the voltage regulators will be in today since they left Richmond last night via UPS. Landed cost for the TQ booster is $26.75. Please bring exact change this weekend. If you are using 3.7v LiPo this year you will need a booster or receiver pack. 25 units were ordered but they only had enough to provide 20. The remaining 5 will be shipped once switches have been received and assembled.

For those of you running Tekin RS and RS Pro speedos, make sure your esc firmware is up-to-date since it has the 3.7 volt LiPo functionality on the setup interface with newer versions. You can download version 3.25 firmware for free directly from Tekin using your Hotwire.

Phil

Falcon · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2009, 11:38:29 AM »

Sorry I'm confused. I thought we need a 3.7 lipo battery ,which craig has, and a regulator which was $5 the same as gord had.

?
Now we need a lipo and regulator and this thing you have.

Blake · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2009, 11:47:48 AM »

You need a 3.7V LiPo battery (Craig has them) and a Voltage Booster (Phil will have them).

The voltage boosters are $26.75, but are Canadian, higher qualiy, and AVAILABLE, unlike the Hong Kong $10 models that Gord has. Oh, and they come with a switch so you can turn your car off without having to disconnect the main battery pack.

Bring money on Sunday.

Hope that helps,
Blake

Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2009, 11:50:20 AM »

From what I've seen, it looks like Gord's unit is NOT a regulator -- just a voltage booster.

I'm not sure about the units we're getting, but a regulator is a way better approach than just a simple booster. I'd hope for the price difference we'll be getting a regulator.

RC51 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2009, 12:52:10 PM »

Hi, all.

Tom is correct. Further, TQ and Novak were the only ones recommended to us by Tekin. The others were not and I trust Tekin and don't want to hoop my esc or car due to a non-recommended part. If you don't want the TQ booster you can always try to run something different, cheaper and not recommended. The owner is Canadian, too, which is cool for those who like to support Canadian businesses.

BTW, first come, first served.

P.

RC51 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2009, 12:59:54 PM »

Sorry. Just to be clear, I don't know the specifics of what is in the magic TQ Booster (nor the Novak) box or how it works. All I do know is that it was widely popular at the IIC in Vegas, recommended by my speedo manufacturer and the producer of the booster is now sold out and awaiting tear down parts.

P.

Falcon · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2009, 02:20:14 PM »

Thanks blake and phil. I just wanted to understand the difference between the two. I'm definitely in.

thanks

RC51 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 25, 2009, 06:30:18 PM »

Hey, everyone.

Looks like the units will not arrive this weekend. Turns out that there was a bush fire that required trucks to be re-routed so our shipment was sent back to the depot and is rescheduled for Monday. We'll need to figure out some quick and painless way to get everyone the transponders ASAP when they arrive so that you can install and test them. I'll check with folks this weekend.

Tx.
P.

RC51 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2009, 01:09:17 PM »

Hi, Guys.

Voltage regulators are in. I will be at the Royal Oak Tim Horton's on Wednesday night at 7:30 for distribution and payment. I have a hectic work schedule over the next couple of weeks which takes me off the island frequently and I was hoping to hook up when the carpet is being moved but can't guarantee that I will be back in town to do that as much as I would have liked to. I have this on my personal cc, so please arrange with someone to pay for you if you can't make it. In fairness I will be using Daryl's list of names of people who bought club batteries as the priority list. After that it's first come, first served. We ordered 25 but only 20 were shipped and the others are backordered waiting for switches.

See you Wednesday.
Phil

dajracer · « **Reply #9 on:** September 29, 2009, 06:19:00 PM »

For those of you who didn't get batteries on Sunday, I will be at Tim's on Wed. evening as well. So you will be able to pick up both your voltage regulator and battery at the same time.

RC51 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:50:01 AM »

Hey, Guys.

The TQ Boosters are all gone. I just heard back from them and new switches are due in next week so I have ordered 10 more. PM if you want one. 5 are already spoken for.

Phil

RC51 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2009, 01:24:13 PM »

BTW, there were a number of people who ordered LiPo for 1/12 who did not pick up a booster (John, Mark, Don, Andrew, Trevor, Keith). If you have a booster, great. If not, please chime in ASAP. There were also some guys who wanted more than one and we essentially went 1:1 when we handed them out. If you want your second, LMK.

Phil

Blake · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2009, 02:15:48 PM »

Quote from: RC51 on October 02, 2009, 11:50:01 AM

Hey, Guys.

The TQ Boosters are all gone. I just heard back from them and new switches are due in next week so I have ordered 10 more. PM if you want one. 5 are already spoken for.

Phil

Thanks for handling this Phil! I hope 10 more is enough!

Blake

roofrider · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2009, 10:08:08 PM »

I have not picked up my battery yet but I will need a booster to go with it.

dajracer · « **Reply #14 on:** October 02, 2009, 10:24:58 PM »

Don, Blake has the batteries while I am away and Phil is waiting on the next batch of regulators.

RC51 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2009, 11:38:40 AM »

Hey, all.

I heard back from TQ yesterday and the second order of boosters will be ready today and shipped tomorrow (Thursday). I used mine in WGT in Chilliwack and it was easy and flawless. Not one performance issue.

Phil

OX · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2009, 01:14:48 PM »

Hi Phil,
Any word on the speed controllers?

Dave Ox

cyrrus · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2009, 01:49:42 PM »

Phil thanks for the update on the boosters.

Oh well I guess a couple more weeks off from racing will be okay for me

just let us know when they are avail

Andrew

RC51 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:35:58 AM »

Hi, Guys.

A number of you have sent me a PM about when these will be in. They have been shipped and are en route. I will post when they arrive. At this point I am not sure if they will arrive this weekend or not. I will let you know if they do.

Phil

cyrrus · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:43:09 AM »

phil thanks for the update

RC51 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2009, 11:20:16 AM »

Guys,

UPS says the boosters should arrive by the end of the day tomorrow. See you Sat.

Phil

RC51 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2009, 06:46:27 PM »

Guys:

Looks as if we are short on the number of boosters again as Steve was not able to send the full quantity we ordered. There should be enough for those who need a first one and any remainder will be on a first come, first served basis at the track. Any left on hand by the end of the evening will be held by the club. If you can't be there to make your pick-up and payment, please make sure someone can collect it for you.

Thanks.
Phil

Gorden · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:06:02 PM »

Quote from: RC51 on November 03, 2009, 06:46:27 PM

Guys:

Looks as if we are short on the number of boosters again as Steve was not able to send the full quantity we ordered. There should be enough for those who need a first one and any remainder will be on a first come, first served basis at the track. Any left on hand by the end of the evening will be held by the club. If you can't be there to make your pick-up and payment, please make sure someone can collect it for you.

Thanks.
Phil

Phil whats the cost on them?

gotnitro · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:23:43 PM »

go back to page i gord says right there

gotnitro · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:24:10 PM »

Quote from: gotnitro on November 03, 2009, 08:23:43 PM

go back to page 1 gord says right there

Gorden · « **Reply #25 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:33:19 PM »

Quote from: gotnitro on November 03, 2009, 08:23:43 PM

go back to page 1 gord says right there

thanks

roofrider · « **Reply #26 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:36:02 PM »

I will be there for mine. Money in hand

RC51 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:57:59 PM »

Boosters have arrived ....

P.

gotnitro · « **Reply #28 on:** November 06, 2009, 01:40:21 AM »

does it matter if you turn the esc or booster on first. is there a right or wrong way

RC51 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 06, 2009, 11:03:05 AM »

Quote from: gotnitro on November 06, 2009, 01:40:21 AM

does it matter if you turn the esc or booster on first. is there a right or wrong way

No, it doesn't matter but you should make sure that you wave your hand over the receiver three times and say "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can" three times, then rub your forehead on the carpet while holding the booster positive and negative wires in a light socket. Then set your turbo delay to .5 seconds. If anything, that will make your rear camber perfect.

P.

gotnitro · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2009, 01:48:43 PM »

Way ahead of you there

Blake · « **Reply #31 on:** November 06, 2009, 04:58:45 PM »

Heh. I have both switches (ESC and Booster) mounted on top of each other, so it's really quick to switch them both on or off (in any order).

Blake

RC51 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 14, 2009, 12:46:18 PM »

Hey, Guys.

12 more boosters have been ordered for the club. Steve was out until today so I will let you know what he has to say.

Phil

Blake · « **Reply #33 on:** December 15, 2009, 02:59:13 PM »

Wow, we must be his best customer!

Blake

Grinder · « **Reply #34 on:** December 16, 2009, 04:06:42 PM »

Put me down for one - I'd like to get back at 'er

RC51 · « **Reply #35 on:** December 24, 2009, 11:33:17 AM »

Order is being shipped today, Guys. Should be there the first race day back.

P.

RC51 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:15:41 PM »

Guys, the TQ Boosters are here. please bring cash on Sat. I will handle the first few sales for the guys that need then ASAP and then the balance will go to Daryl. We had 12 come in. Ciao.

P.

Gorden · « **Reply #37 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:39:10 PM »

Quote from: RC51 on January 12, 2010, 07:15:41 PM

Guys, the TQ Boosters are here. please bring cash on Sat. I will handle the first few sales for the guys that need then ASAP and then the balance will go to Daryl. We had 12 come in. Ciao.

P.

Phil what do I owe for it

Gorden