@DanVW posted:GRJ, Fun fact; the earlier Beep boards have the exact same components and qty. as the K-Line Porter’s boards. The only difference is the board layout to allow for fitment within the Beep’s shell. And we all know the issues with the K-Line Porter’s boards & motors. Neither are durable enough to run reliably under a decent load. A failing motor will cause the PICs to burn out. Those boards can’t take the amps like the newer boards. I’ve repaired a few Porter boards due to failing motors. I’ll bet the motors in the Beeps are of the same quality given their financial position at the time? I just ordered a few Mabuchi FC-130SA motors to use as replacements for the Porter’s FK-130 motor. The FC-130SA is similar in design as the Beep’s motor but smaller in size like the Porter’s. And double shaft of course. It fits in the Porter chassis by trimming the lower half of the bushing mount on the plastic housing end. This doesn’t affect the bushing mount’s structure. I can post pics of this mod if anyone is interested?
Dan VW
Dan, the K-Line Porter has a single VERY small motor, the BEEP has two significantly larger motors, I would venture to say the BEEP could draw far more current in a true stall.
