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Hi, does anyone know the max power the rx 18 can handle before it melts? I've got a 7.5 fuse in at the mo, but I'd like a manlier one. Cheers!

Just curious, unless you're already blowing the 7.5A fuses with your setup, why do you want to add a manlier one?

I've read posts where some people have used 10A fuses, but also added fans to the RX-18 to cool them.

Maybe have a look at this older thread which discussed this topic => Increasing Rx18 power output

~ Craig ~

I've fried one, but that was driving through foot high grass when I was testing how much the fuse would take,. I'm just curious to see how far I can push the rx 18. Cheers for the link!

I use 10a fuses. No problems and that is with motors rated at 5a each running!

I find the RX18 to be very robust even run a couple of tanks on 9.6v batteries for better performance. Only time managed to wreck a RX18 is when I shorted the wiring out and blew the turret turn.

Ian.

Aces, 10a should be more than enough. Fan cooled rx 18 in the post too, can't be too safe. Cheers tankbear!

LongGoneJohn wrote:Aces, 10a should be more than enough. Fan cooled rx 18 in the post too, can't be too safe. Cheers tankbear!

To be honest I think the fan cooled rx18 originated from early RX18 over heating. All the ones I've got are rev 7 and all I do is remove the plastic lid. I've driven the tanks hard felt the FETs and not even hot.

I suppose the fan is extra safe.