Novak 4-cell GTB and 4-cell Transponder Voltage Booster

[MattHiggins]

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Image of the speed control is coming soon.

From Novak:
> New GTB 4-CELL BRUSHLESS/BRUSH RACING ESC (#1714) Available January 2007
> New NOVAK 4-CELL TRANSPONDER VOLTAGE BOOSTER (#5485) Available January 2007

NEW LIGHTER GTB SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR 4-CELL APPLICATIONS

Novak is pleased to introduce the #1714 GTB 4-Cell Programmable Racing Brushless/Brush ESC. The new #1714 GTB is 25% lighter and has a 30% smaller height profile than the original #1710 GTB, yet retains all the great features and performance of the original GTB, but is geared for 4-cell applications. Also new is the #5485 Novak 4-Cell Transponder Voltage Booster, which can be used with any 4-cell application to boost voltage to the transponder for consistent lap counting.

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GTB 4-CELL BRUSHLESS/BRUSH RACING ESC
Description: The GTB 4-Cell Programmable Racing Brushless/Brush ESC offers all the same high-tech features and performance as the original #1710 GTB, but is geared specifically for 4-cell applications such as 1/12-scale on-road and 1/12 or 1/10-scale pan car oval. Includes 6 throttle profiles specifically designed for 4-cell racing. Features a 25% lighter and 30% smaller height profile than the original #1710 GTB. Compatible with any Novak 540-size brushless motor and any brushed motor. Additional features include a user-friendly programming interface, gold-plated PCB Direct-Solder Wiring Tabs, Re-solderable user-replaceable input and switch harnesses, a water-resistant case, and Thermal Overload Protection. Designed and manufactured by Novak in the USA.

Part Number: #1714
List Price: $325.00
Available: January 2007

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NOVAK 4-CELL TRANSPONDER VOLTAGE BOOSTER
Description: Novak’s 4-Cell Transponder Voltage Booster is the ideal counterpart for all 4-cell applications, including the new #1714 GTB 4-Cell Brushless ESC. The module connects between the vehicle's transponder and the receiver, and boosts voltage to the transponder for consistent lap counting—even when the battery pack is dumped. Designed and manufactured by Novak in the USA.

Part Number: #5485
List Price: $29.00
Available: January 2007

[chilly4kc]

Is power loss to the transponder a big enough issue that Novak needed to create this product? I don't race 4 cell at all so someone please respond that has some experience with this.

[MattHiggins]

Is power loss to the transponder a big enough issue that Novak needed to create this product? I don't race 4 cell at all so someone please respond that has some experience with this.In my experience, the answer is yes. It's not always a problem, but it can be in some applications such as long 1/12-scale races.

[Rookie Solara]

Probably not on stock or 19T 12th scale racing...but on MOD...very high chance ppl are getting dumped at the last minute or 30 seconds...even for PROS.

If you are TC racer, you will rarely hear ppl complain about AMB miscounting due to under voltage cause we run 6 cells. But if you race 12th scale with 4 cells on some 19T but mainly MOD race for 8 full minutes...that is a very known problem....AMB personal does not work very good when under voltage/amps....but I don't remember what volts/amps. I race only stock/19T...

[tallyrc]

is ti just missing the heat sink and switched from 12 ga to 14ga wire? no more fan...

[Akura2]

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Image of the speed control is coming soon.

http://www.teamnovak.com/products/esc/gtb_4cell/1714_gtb4cell_lg.jpg

[Akura2]

but I don't remember what volts/amps. I race only stock/19T...

4 Volts of input