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Post by ravenes on Mar 25, 2004 15:48:06 GMT -5
I have upgraded my M733 with a 140% spring and have noticed that when the battery gets low it randomly fires between semi and full auto. and I only get four 68 round clips out of a 8.4V 600mA battery. is this normal?
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Post by xaos on Mar 25, 2004 16:24:45 GMT -5
Yes, it is normal for a stronger spring to decrease battery life. The motor has to work harder to turn a heavier spring back, thus eating up more juice.
Upgrade to a 9.6V battery, and you should be fine.
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Post by Motown on Mar 25, 2004 17:01:44 GMT -5
You should get not only a 9.6 volt battery to power the spring, but also one with higher Mah. The mini batteries (especially with upgraded weapons) "burn" out lots faster than if it were stock, which in and of themselves, burn out quicker than large batteries.
Look into getting either a higher Mah mini battery, or a custom V-Shape battery.
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Post by ravenes on Mar 25, 2004 20:30:19 GMT -5
but if I change to the 9.6V would I need to change any of the electrical components? Because I'm under the assumption that you do.
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Post by Bigmack on Mar 25, 2004 21:21:40 GMT -5
just the fuse.
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Post by ravenes on Mar 26, 2004 1:49:41 GMT -5
what size
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Post by frostee on Mar 26, 2004 8:11:57 GMT -5
More strain on the motor causes higher current draw. Higher current draw causes more heat in the wires from your battery to the motor. Excessive heat causes the fuse to blow (melt). The strain on the motor from higher spring rates directly relates to the probability of blowing a fuse. If you weren't having any problems with fuses blowing with the 140% spring, using an 8.4V battery, you won't need to change fuses when you use a 9.6V battery.
If you perform a spring upgrade and find that the fuse keeps blowing, try installing a fuse rated 5 amps higher than the previous. This will provide some measure of protection while allowing for the increased amperage draw to torque back that spring. Removing the fuse from the circuit is foolish, because the resistance is creates is a small price to pay for the protection it provides.
As a side note, the stock fuse on most TM AEG's is 15A. The stock fuse on the new ICS M4 is 20A.
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Post by ravenes on Mar 26, 2004 13:00:29 GMT -5
thanks
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Post by ravenes on Mar 26, 2004 15:10:53 GMT -5
I just ordered a 9.6V 1100mAh Ni-mh battery for my gun. So all I need to do is change the fuse and I'll be fine right?
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Post by frostee on Mar 26, 2004 15:17:40 GMT -5
Doh... Reading is fundamental. No. Unless you've been experiencing fuse problems, you do not need to install a higher amp fuse. As I stated before, the power supply is inconsequential. The strain on the motor is the determining factor. If you don't have fuses blowing with your 8.4V you won't have fuses blowing with a 9.6V. You do not need to change the fuse... or in other words. There is no need to change the fuse. If you're thinking about changing the fuse, don't, there's no reason to. Changing the fuse in not necessary. Ching toy gow fung to la na pe de la fa so *Frostee speak for, " You don't need to change the fuse.*
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Post by ravenes on Mar 26, 2004 15:27:58 GMT -5
then when do you use the high flow wiring?
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Post by frostee on Mar 26, 2004 15:38:06 GMT -5
We install the "high flow wiring" as you call it, when we want to lower resistance. Which, in my opinion, is not necessary for proper performance or durability. Low resistance wiring might be slightly beneficial if you are willing to take the time to research the subject, spend extra money, and replace all the connectors/components in the circuit that are increasing resistance.
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