I finally installed all of my car audio equipment in my 2011 Nitro. Rockford 2fd Capacitor (Mounted. When you install the head unit there is a securing. NITRO BMW1.5FRD 1.5 FARAD DIGITAL CAPACITOR. Rockford Fosgate RFK4D 4/8 gauge dual amplifier install kit made of 100% pure.
Guys, while I wait for my ESC to come back from Castle, I have been obviously thinking about the capacitor situation. I saw that castle offers this product. Looks like it would help ease the load on the 2 capacitors on the ESC by adding more. It seems pricey, but looks to be a clean installation.
I also see no mention of use for boats, only planes, heli's, and cars/trucks. I think that has to do with some type of marine certification, but nonetheless I dont see why it wouldnt work. I am thinking about ordering it and giving it a try with my fresh ESC.thoughts?? The stock ones are rated at 35V 1000 UF. When I spoke to Joe over at Castle he actually recommended adding an external cap which can be purchased at Radio Shack. He said one trick I could try to help balance things out and to minimize ripple effect would be to go to radio shack and purchase an Aluminum electrolytic low esr (35 volt 1000 microfarad(UF)). This is essentially like adding another cap to the unit and will help to store energy during any amp bursts during pulls.
They are soldered onto the + - bridge posts. They also have a + and - so do not install them backwards as you will blow up a battery if installed incorrectly. In my opinion, the option you found looks even better.
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I'm not getting dangerous temperatures on the ESC. But I am noticing that one CAP (ESC GROUND POST SIDE) runs about 30 degree's hotter than the other.
Very good find though. I may just buy this instead of running the single 35v from radio shack. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Especially since I'll be trying out the Pranther 215 and Octura 442 prop soon.
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If possible, get some pics of the install, I'm sure there will be several folks here interested to see the install and hear your opinion on how they perform. HogWill do, I was planning on posting some pics.
I am also thinking of attaching only one EC5 connector to the ESC (with the capPack installed). This way I can then attach a series EC5 conector to it for a 6s setup or a parallel EC5 connector to it if I want to run 5s. My only concern with this option is the wire leads might be a little longer and it will have 2 EC5 connectors total in line. I think the addition of the CapPack will negate the longer leads giving me the option of either series or parallel. Pikachu games pc.
Will do, I was planning on posting some pics. I am also thinking of attaching only one EC5 connector to the ESC (with the capPack installed).
This way I can then attach a series EC5 conector to it for a 6s setup or a parallel EC5 connector to it if I want to run 5s. My only concern with this option is the wire leads might be a little longer and it will have 2 EC5 connectors total in line. I think the addition of the CapPack will negate the longer leads giving me the option of either series or parallel.That is how I'm setup and my wires are not overly lengthy, and I have no problems with extremely hot cap temps. You are right though, the extra caps should help.
Hey jetnfast I was wondering how would you add the additional cc pack to the original ESC? And won't they be vulnerable to water?My plan is to add them aft of the ESC body. If you look at the diagram on the Castle website for the product, there are two post that are soldered in line with the positive and negative wires.
I also plan to use some heat shrink wrap over the whole CapPack assembly when I am done. I dont think it matters if its watter proof or not, but it wouldnt hurt to spray it with some of that waterproofing electronics stuff. I ordered it today, but my ESC is not back from Castle so it might be a week or two before I get to put it together. Did you previously have the Version 2 Seaking, which did not have the added Cap.
I was wondering why your Seaking toasted and mine seems indestructible. Bare in mind, I run on 6s, with a Leopard 1600kv motor, Octura X447 prop, and beat the crap out of it.Mine did have the seven Cap bank. I think I may have burnt it up because it had gotten wet early in the summer. I dried it out and worked for many weeks after then burnt up. I am now trying to waterproof the ESCs better so they can not get wet.