Inside but I strongly advise to bring something warm to wear, really good surface to race on, not lots of grip but it's the same for everybody! Can't wait....hoPe I get an entry!!!!

New Charger and New Lipos, How to charge safely ???
 

Well got my saddle Lipos yesterday so what to do now ???

Do's and Dont's for charging

Ive got 4 x 3.7v / 2 x 7.4v 5400mah 60c Intellect battery packs and a new Core-RC UAC40 Lipo charger..........

I take it that each separate 3.7v pack is classed as a 1S pack but 2 packs in series gives you 7.4v and then classed as a 2S pack :confused:

I know my 1C charge rate is 5.4amps and will take 1hr to charge or can charge at less amps and will take longer to charge...........

Should i balance charge the saddles in series as a 2S pack for the first charge and /or everytime :confused:

What is the safe minimum voltage to stop over discharging for safety, is that a ESC setting :confused:

What is the safe maximum voltage setting for charging as a 2S pack :confused:

I havnt got a lipo sack yet but was going to use an old metal biscuit tin :confused:

Anything else i need to know :confused:

Sorry if these questions sound dumb, ive just heard and seen loads of stories regarding lipo fires mainly due to wrong voltage/charging settings :wtf:

cheers all you very nice OOPLE users :woot: :thumbsup:

Don't worry yourself too much about lipos, I havent seen much go wrong with them however you should still respect the danger possible!
You might be able to get a lipo sack ordered to arrive before next weekend, I'm not sure if it's compulsory at regionals, I would hope so as it is at the national series!
Your cells may take an hour from zero however you don't want to let your cells get that low so in effect you just need to top your cells up after each run.

LiPo packs (2cell) should be at 6v when purchased - I think - and should never be discharged below 6v - so time for a full charge is well under an hour.

I would like to see LiPo sacks used by everyone at this Regional - it's not too much to ask for a bit of increased safety and recommended by the BRCA for every club meeting.

240v or good old battery ?

I would like to see LiPo sacks used by everyone at this Regional - it's not too much to ask for a bit of increased safety and recommended by the BRCA for every club meeting.[/QUOTE]


My understanding is that at Nationals - anyone not charging in a lipo bag will be disqualified from racing. All clubs have been asked to ensure that everyone uses a lipo bag - how strictly will this be policed at regional meetings?

@ Dexter24

Correct on all the above :thumbsup:


Common practice is to balanace charge each time because LiPo chargers can do that. Have mine hooked up each time but I do stop the charge when I see the charge amps start to drop away if the volatages are very close. I don't think the xtra time finishing the balance off gives any real advange unless the cells were miles apart in



3v is safe but higher is safer. :thumbsup:



Your A.I. Brushless Pro has the following for voltage cut-off

AutoCell System: Ready for the next battery technology – LiPo batteries!
LRP’s exclusive and smart AutoCell System ensures that LiPo batteries can be used safely without accidentially deep-discharging of the cells. The motor function will be shut-off and the LED will flash if the system recognises very low battery voltage.


If you feel the car slowing just stop and go pick it up.

LiPo & Power supply information
 

At the first Regional - Netherton Park Stannington - the rule WILL be enforced.

It should be self policing as all drivers will be asked to inform the Race Director of any person not complying.
That person will be asked to leave the competition or take their equipment 100yds down the private entrance road and charge there, alone, at the same time being advised they will be held personally responsible for any damage to tarmac road or surrounding natural vegetation.

POWER Supply
At this venue, although indoors, there is very limited 240v mains supply, essentially only for Race Control.
Leisure Batteries should be transported & kept with suitable containers.
Generators will be placed outside the main entrance door and therefore users are advised to bring the longest extension cable they have - others should bring extensions so that they can share generators with friends if possible.

Hmmm, might have a problem with using a Lipo sack as when i put my saddles on charge for the first time i noticed that my balance plug/wire is really short and dont think it will get anywhere near never mind inside a Lipo sack :(, Also regarding power supply i havnt got a leisure battery only car 12v battery "under the bonnet" :lol: so hopefully i will be able to hook an extension up to a generator or 240v supply :thumbsup:

Anybody know where i can get any balance plugs/wires from as it might be easier for me to make my own battery balance wires :confused:

cheers :thumbsup:

2wd Front & Rear Tyres
which ones to use for this event?

I been told 2 options :-

Yellow mini spikes all round or

Yellow mini spikes rear and the ribbed kit tyres from a B4 (Proline i think)

Agreed , lipo sacks should be enforced. And keep an eye on those ventilation holes in your shell .... I think its 10mm max in any direction now .

Will any Lipo sack be ok or do they also have to be BRCA approved ???

Also regarding holes, if your holes in shell are bigger than 10mm can you cover them up ???


cheers :thumbsup:

LiPo Sack
as long as it's fit for purpose it's OK. No BRCA list for these

Holes
tape them up (duct tape)

Will it be ok for me to use the LRP esc with it having reverse :confused: I dont think reverse can be disabled on it :(

Will get myself some spur and pinion gears so ive got a selection to hopefully get the gearing right ;)

cheers :thumbsup:

doesn't say anything about it here
http://www.brca.org/sites/default/fi...off%20road.pdf

but you may get a penalty if your seen to reverse into someone whilst rejoining the track

Rules
 

The following rules will be applied at all NE Regioanls

Re holes in shell - section rule 23.14 applies - you can tape over them.
23.14. Body shell holes/vents: The front and rear ends of the shell must retain some of the
original profile of the two ends of the shell. Front and rear facing areas within the body shell
surface which are 'marked' with the intention of removal to form ”air scoops/ vents“ are allowed
to be removed, within a maximum dimension of 10mm in any direction regardless of the manufacturers marking. If no ”marked“ air scoops/vents are designed in the original mould to assist airflow to the motor or ESC, then material may be removed to a maximum of 10 mm. in any direction within a maximum square area of developed size 30 mm x 30 mm, in two places
only. Windows are not allowed to be removed or include holes, other than for the purpose of the antenna.

Lipo's - must be charged in sac - Sac is any advertised and sold for this purpose and obtained from a known UK source or EU distributor as they then take on the 'product liability'.

Charging cells - power supply
Just the same for all other outdoor regionals this year, competitors will be able to charge cells from their own 1:1 car battery in situ - again if a Lipo sac is not used then the charging will need to take place quite some distance away (down the driveway) so that no other people are around. Please inform the Race Director if this is the case.

:thumbsup: thanks for that, Will get the hole taped up !!!

Ive got a 20cm long 2s balance lead on order from good old FLEABAY which sholud let me put saddles in a lipo sack which ive just also put an order in for, and since i can pop the bonnet and use my 1:1 car battery then that will do me :woot:

The message is clear - Be there, but be safe

There are plenty of guys around who'll help out, but best option is being prepared.

Do you know the part numbers for these that will fit a B4 ???

cheers :thumbsup:

Here you go:

U6740 - SCHUMACHER REAR MINI SPIKE-2 YELLOW - PRE GLUED

:thumbsup:

Thanks for that, is the matching front tyres that will fit a B4, part number...........

U6739 - SCHUMACHER FRONT MINI SPIKE-2 YELLOW - PRE GLUED :confused:

cheers ;) :thumbsup:

Is everything ready for next Sunday? I'm really looking forward to it! Let's see what the 502 is like on the dirt(ish)

hehe

Like your style!! Talk is cheap!!

Most things are in hand.. It doesn't look like the rostrum I was hoping for is going to materialise so we'll have to use the corner stage thingy.. Not brilliant but will do the job!
Also we only have 2 Volunteers so far to help set up :thumbdown:

Can the club afford to paying gor a scaffold company to put one up?

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It depends how you lay the track out!
I'm hoping to get something better tho..

A
 

Common guys and gals, let's get behind the organisers for this one to lend a hand with setup etc, even if you don't know many people feel free to come up on Saturday to design your own track, jumps etc!!
The more people to help,the better the track! Simple!!

Pizzas for tea on Saturday if you come and help!!

Let's kick off the North East regionals with a bang....so then....who fancies lending a hand??

wrong thread - so deleted

thought it was odd when I read it last night

What time sunday ?

Re-post with date & schedule added
 

Date:- Sunday 15 May 2001

TIMETABLE
Doors Open - 7:00am
Every effort will be made to commence booking-in at 7.30am, Practise (5 minute slots if possible timed in heats) commencing at 8.00am to 09.30am. Last call for drivers re booking-in at 9.15am, Drivers briefing 9.45am and Heat One (1) on the line by 10.00am.

Heats will be created from the NE Booking website entries - please arrive early if not already booked in and advise race control if any cancellations are known.

Address
The Equestrian Centre, Nr Netherton Park, Stannington, NE61 6EF

Map – on BRCA website here at http://www.brca.org/?q=user/5090
Equestrian Centre Building is immediately to the West of the blue balloon marker on the BRCA Map, viewed in satellite mode.


Directions
From South

Leave A1 - Take the exit toward Bedlington/Hepscot & Equestrian Centre – note slip road may actually start well before Sat/Navs indicate
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
At the 2nd Roundabout take the 1st exit which is straight on
Next - Take the 1st Right turn
Next - Take the 2nd Left turn into the Equestrian Centre entrance road


From North
Leave A1 - Take the exit toward Bedlington/Hepscot & Equestrian Centre – note slip road may actually start well before Sat/Navs indicate
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
Next - Take the 1st Right turn
Next - Take the 2nd Left turn into the Equestrian Centre entrance road


Parking
Available along the entrance road and additional space in adjacent small grass field if numbers require it.

Camping
There is no camping or caravan overnight – as this is only a one day event.
Caravans can be parked in the field for the day if required.

Catering
It is intended to have a “burger van” for the day but this is proving troublesome and all drivers are therefore advised to bring their own picnic!

Morpeth and Bedlington are only 10/15 car/minutes away and has various food outlets including a Subway
Nearest KFC and McDonalds – approx 20 mins – Ashington
Char Masum – Indian Take Away - 5mins by car – 3 if you have a 3.5T brushless in it!

Personal BBQ
These can be used on site BUT ONLY if on raised fireproof position so that no grass or tarmac is marked in any way.

Rubbish – must be cleared away at the end of the day


I will try to reply on oople to any other question re the site.

dead 12v :mad: + dead genny :mad:

genny runs but no volts :confused:

looks like I'm off to race indoors at Chesterfield then

unless there's a kind sole who can supply some volts at the meeting

oh and I'll have to book in as well

Hi mate,

your more than welcome to use our 12v. Its off a lorry and absolutely huge!!

Best get myself booked in too :woot:

Craig

Thanks Craig

I hope to be there then. Plan to run Losi & Durango if there's enough volts to go around

Ooh now there's a thought, best check my 12v, bet mines dead too:(

How or where do i book in for this race tried under BRCA Northeast but wasnt loading up for me...............:confused:

cheers :D

if you have a look on the BRCA northeast site http://www.brca-northeast.net/
on the front page there is a name and email address of a guy that can sort the registration out for you.