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  1. 12-05-2012 06:24 PM #1
    boilo56
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    do i need to break in my new brushless motor?

    Hi everyone, i have read some thread that were speaking of breaking in motor, and i was wondering if i need to do so with my news velineon 380?

    Any tips?

    Thanks!
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  2. 12-05-2012 07:36 PM #2
    TheMajekalBum
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    You'll never need to break in a brushless motor. It has no brushes to break in.
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  3. 12-05-2012 07:57 PM #3
    boilo56
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    thank you, i still have so much to learn!
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  4. 12-05-2012 07:59 PM #4
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    no problem, this is one way to learn
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  5. 12-05-2012 09:09 PM #5
    50togo
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    some lipo batteries need a break in -at least some company's recommend it
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  6. 12-05-2012 11:26 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by 50togo View Post
    some lipo batteries need a break in -at least some company's recommend it
    Do traxxas recommend breaking in their lipos?
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  7. 12-05-2012 11:59 PM #7
    50togo
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    It's good practice to take it easy for the first few runs of a new battery even if they don't specify so
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