Well, I figured I would beat you guys to the punch and post a message first about the new electronics that we will likely be releasing.
I created these electronics because of short commings of the stock electronics. I love the warp, and I play well with my custom Intimidator that Bob Long made for me.
The new electronics accepts two 9v batteries and has a built-in 12v regulator. You can also use a single 9v battery if you really wanted to do so. The prime button is also the power on/off and programming button. No more dead batteries from leaving it on (auto shutoff after 30 minutes). No more jumpers! The motor speed, torque, spin duration, and sensor sensitivity are all computer controlled and programmable. The external input polarity can be either positive or negative, the computer will automatically adjust the software to accomodate either. Battery life is about double. Motor speed can be faster (even at the same voltage) than the stock hardware, and the torque can be adjusted so you don't burn up the motor during a stall condition. A MOSFET is used to turn on/off the motor, instead of the stock transistors which have the typical high RDs (dropping the voltage and increasing the on/off times, resulting in heavy battery consumption). There is a dual color status LED that is used to let the user know what is going on, and is also used for the programming aspect.
I am sure there will be many of you that argue every point, and I really don't care. :) The new hardware corrects all of the problems I have experienced with the warp, making it virtually perfect in my book.
For those of you that agree that the changes are a good thing, and you have a suggestion (or two) about any other feature you might want to see added, please let me know.
As usual, this board will have a lifetime warranty.
I created these electronics because of short commings of the stock electronics. I love the warp, and I play well with my custom Intimidator that Bob Long made for me.
The new electronics accepts two 9v batteries and has a built-in 12v regulator. You can also use a single 9v battery if you really wanted to do so. The prime button is also the power on/off and programming button. No more dead batteries from leaving it on (auto shutoff after 30 minutes). No more jumpers! The motor speed, torque, spin duration, and sensor sensitivity are all computer controlled and programmable. The external input polarity can be either positive or negative, the computer will automatically adjust the software to accomodate either. Battery life is about double. Motor speed can be faster (even at the same voltage) than the stock hardware, and the torque can be adjusted so you don't burn up the motor during a stall condition. A MOSFET is used to turn on/off the motor, instead of the stock transistors which have the typical high RDs (dropping the voltage and increasing the on/off times, resulting in heavy battery consumption). There is a dual color status LED that is used to let the user know what is going on, and is also used for the programming aspect.
I am sure there will be many of you that argue every point, and I really don't care. :) The new hardware corrects all of the problems I have experienced with the warp, making it virtually perfect in my book.
For those of you that agree that the changes are a good thing, and you have a suggestion (or two) about any other feature you might want to see added, please let me know.
As usual, this board will have a lifetime warranty.
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