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Old 08-24-2006, 11:45 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by mgrmek
The rule has now just been updated and simplified: NO CRASHING. If you crash, then you are disqualified from the race. PERIOD. This way the person doesn't even have a chance to use REVERSE.

Besides, it will be fun for someone to drive around an empty track after the first lap :GRIN: Or better yet, when the track empties after the first 20 seconds, the marshals can use the remaining 4.5 minutes of the race to groom the surface.
LOL... I love it!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdegan
Not better technicaly per say, but there may be some advantages.
1. It can be physically smaller in size due to less FET's in the ESC. None are needed for reverse
2. It can run cooler since reverse is not being used due to no reverse FET's

Thats all I can think of at the moment

FET's are Mosfets. The chips that control the flow of electricity to the motor.

Cheers
Usually forward only ESCs and racing ESCs tend to be more efficient and have a higher output.

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