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Hi Guys,
Ok Camber and I have finally tested the new 50A WAM on Cambers excellent 3 lane hybrid Scorpius/Analogue 30 m routed track last night.
First car we tested contained a Parma 16D motor which draws pretty big amps, I estimate over 20 amps (equivalent roughly to six 1/32 cars) and no power issues. we tested both 1/32 and 1/24. Fox and Cheetah motors handled easily.
Range is still a small concern but we may have simply reached the limitations of the radio chip. I will investigate further on antenna tuning.
Without mentioning brand names we compared it to one popular analogue controller and one rather expensive controller. Im glad to say the Scorpius controller and WAM out performed them both in terms of lap times. The controller was ultra smooth and predictable with no stops, shoot offs or other issues as long as the controller was in range of the WAM. Range is around 6-12 metres depending on room position relative to WAM position. Of course Id like to improve this.
Unfortunately we were only able to get 4 samples of the WAM so some beta testers will have to wait until another 50 or so arrive in 6 weeks. If all ok we plan to manufacture immediately.
Stay tuned for more reports.
Im hoping Camber will drop in and make a report.
Rick
Ok Camber and I have finally tested the new 50A WAM on Cambers excellent 3 lane hybrid Scorpius/Analogue 30 m routed track last night.
First car we tested contained a Parma 16D motor which draws pretty big amps, I estimate over 20 amps (equivalent roughly to six 1/32 cars) and no power issues. we tested both 1/32 and 1/24. Fox and Cheetah motors handled easily.
Range is still a small concern but we may have simply reached the limitations of the radio chip. I will investigate further on antenna tuning.
Without mentioning brand names we compared it to one popular analogue controller and one rather expensive controller. Im glad to say the Scorpius controller and WAM out performed them both in terms of lap times. The controller was ultra smooth and predictable with no stops, shoot offs or other issues as long as the controller was in range of the WAM. Range is around 6-12 metres depending on room position relative to WAM position. Of course Id like to improve this.
Unfortunately we were only able to get 4 samples of the WAM so some beta testers will have to wait until another 50 or so arrive in 6 weeks. If all ok we plan to manufacture immediately.
Stay tuned for more reports.
Im hoping Camber will drop in and make a report.
Rick
