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Zapper2003 · 07-23-2009, 11:24 AM

Hi there. Been outta the game for a while. Just picked up an Integy 55t Lathe and I'm wondering if i need to solder in some capacitors or resistors or diodes or whatever those things are I see on some motors. I'm Also curious if it matters which 'side' is positive or negative, as its not marked on the can or backing plate. Thanks in advance.

Failedabortion · 07-23-2009, 11:51 AM

are you running a 2.4ghz? The capacitors are to help with interference from the motor.

There should be a square with a + in it on the positive side stamped into the plastic end bell. It can be run either way anyways so it doesn't matter to much.

JeremyH · 07-23-2009, 12:12 PM

I run these on my brushed motors:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXBJ87&P=K

Are they needed? Probably not on these hig turn, low amp draw motors, but they sure as hell dont hurt...

Here's a good "how to" for installing caps:
http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/motor/g-motor.asp

Zapper2003 · 07-23-2009, 12:16 PM

Thanks for the response. I said I've been out of the game a while

I'm using a Hitec Lynx FM radio with a Tekin Rebel 2 esc. I currently have a 19TDouble trinity Monsters of touring (only motor i had) in the pede trans, and I dont have any problems (other than being too fast to crawl). I'm gonna try to run this motor without a cap and see how it does.

07-23-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
Zapper2003 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Millerton, PA Posts: 137	Do i need resistors or capacitors? 55t lathe Hi there. Been outta the game for a while. Just picked up an Integy 55t Lathe and I'm wondering if i need to solder in some capacitors or resistors or diodes or whatever those things are I see on some motors. I'm Also curious if it matters which 'side' is positive or negative, as its not marked on the can or backing plate. Thanks in advance.

07-23-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
Failedabortion Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 848	are you running a 2.4ghz? The capacitors are to help with interference from the motor. There should be a square with a + in it on the positive side stamped into the plastic end bell. It can be run either way anyways so it doesn't matter to much. Last edited by Failedabortion; 07-23-2009 at 11:54 AM.

07-23-2009, 12:12 PM	#3
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	I run these on my brushed motors: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXBJ87&P=K Are they needed? Probably not on these hig turn, low amp draw motors, but they sure as hell dont hurt... Here's a good "how to" for installing caps: http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/motor/g-motor.asp

07-23-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
Zapper2003 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Millerton, PA Posts: 137	Thanks for the response. I said I've been out of the game a while I'm using a Hitec Lynx FM radio with a Tekin Rebel 2 esc. I currently have a 19TDouble trinity Monsters of touring (only motor i had) in the pede trans, and I dont have any problems (other than being too fast to crawl). I'm gonna try to run this motor without a cap and see how it does.

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