What are some strategies and tips on getting batteries to perform at their highest potential come race time? I am running 4600 mAh 4-cell pro-match batteries and lately they have been running flat within the first couple minutes of the race. The batteries are fairly new so I believe the problem to be my lack of knowledge in preparation. I want all the razzmatazz to last all 4 minutes, or at least close to it.

Thanks,

-Sevi316

What are some strategies and tips on getting batteries to perform at their highest potential come race time? I am running 4600 mAh 4-cell pro-match batteries and lately they have been running flat within the first couple minutes of the race. The batteries are fairly new so I believe the problem to be my lack of knowledge in preparation. I want all the razzmatazz to last all 4 minutes, or at least close to it.

Thanks,

-Sevi316

From my website (www.tqcells.com (http://www.tqcells.com))

Just before charging the battery pack for the first run, using a tray such as the Integy 0-30 (http://www.tqcells.com/images/030.jpg) or Trinity DPD (http://www.tqcells.com/images/DPD.jpg) individually discharge each cells (0-30: Until the lights go dim) (DPD: Set at 1.0V per cell ... 5A linear or 30A pulse)
Then, charge at 7A - 5mV per cell cutoff. (4-cell=0.02 ... 6-cell=0.03)
Re-Peak just before going out on the track at 7A - 2mV per cell cutoff. (0.01)
After your run on the track, and as soon as you're back to your pit ... (pack is still warm) discharge the battery pack at 35A down to 1V per cell ... 4-cell=4.00V ... 6-cell=6.00V.
Let the battery pack completely cool down to room temperature (will require at least 90 minutes)
Then, just before re-charging the battery pack for the second run, using again a tray such as the Integy 0-30 (http://www.tqcells.com/images/030.jpg) or Trinity DPD (http://www.tqcells.com/images/DPD.jpg) individually discharge each cells (0-30: Until the lights go dim) (DPD: Set at 1.0V per cell ... 5A linear or 30A pulse)
Then, charge at 7A - 5mV per cell cutoff. (4-cell=0.02 ... 6-cell=0.03)
Re-Peak just before going out on the track at 7A - 2mV per cell cutoff. (0.01)
After your run on the track, and as soon as you're back to your pit ... (pack is still warm) discharge the battery pack at 35A down to 1V per cell ... 4-cell=4.00V ... 6-cell=6.00V.
Once the battery pack has completely cooled down (can be next day), using a tray such as the Integy 0-30 (http://www.tqcells.com/images/030.jpg) or Trinity DPD (http://www.tqcells.com/images/DPD.jpg) individually discharge each cells (0-30: Until the lights go dim) (DPD: Set at 1.0V per cell ... 5A linear or 30A pulse)

And so on...

Steve.
TQ Cells