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Old 05-02-2008, 03:19 PM   #217
grayuk
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Default Re: Problems!! 14MZ 2.4 R6014FS

Quote: Originally Posted by dbrford
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I just performed the heat test, using a heat gun (very carefully). Mine failed at 171F, this reading was taken at the side of the receiver right near the Easy Link text. I also noticed that this portion of the receiver is the spot that gets the warmest sitting idle, I read 85 F after sitting for 10 minutes. No load, no servos regulated 5.98 volts.
Would it be possible to repeat that test but with only 4 cells (4.8 volts)?
If the temp of failure increases then maybe Julez is on to something.

Paul
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