Voltage Boost

[AndyB]

I see many rules requiring specific circuit breakers and relays, wiring sizes, connector types, etc... when driving motors. I don't see any restrictions that would indicate a voltage Boost/Regulator circuit to maintain no load battery terminal voltage (or higher) couldn't be used to supply a motor withinin it's maximum operating range.

[Mike AA]

Originally Posted by AndyB

I see many rules requiring specific circuit breakers and relays, wiring sizes, connector types, etc... when driving motors. I don't see any restrictions that would indicate a voltage Boost/Regulator circuit to maintain no load battery terminal voltage (or higher) couldn't be used to supply a motor withinin it's maximum operating range.

Are you asking if you can hook a circuit into a motor to boost voltage or lower the voltage? This is strictly forbidden by the rules <R63>. You are only allowed to make custom circuits that hook to the I/O ports on the RC.

-Mike

[Alan Anderson]

Sorry, not legal.

<R63> Custom Circuits can not: ...Directly alter the power pathways between the battery, fuse blocks, speed controllers, relays, or motors...

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Not legal and not efficient enough at this current.

[Uberbots]

it can be done in code... just convert a PWM signal to volts and determine the maximum.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by Uberbots

it can be done in code... just convert a PWM signal to volts and determine the maximum.

Can you explain?