Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-27923854-20160823023826/@comment-27306930-20160823041404

Hey there HM, long time no hear. Hope all is well. Isn't it funny, I ordered a set of those same GTF 2500mAh batteries the day before yesterday. As far as I can tell, they seem pretty decent. All the numbers looked good anyway. I'll let you know once they arrive.

But those EBLs don't have any mention of circuit protection. Not that it's a "requirement", but in high drain situations like Nerf blasters, it doesn't hurt to be cautious. Unless you LIKE fire of course, then go for it dude, go for it !

The Barricade motors will definitely handle some extra voltage. I would say transplanting them into a Stryfe is an appropriate application, IMHO. I like the Stryfe, they'll have a good home there. But you're going to have to remove the thermistors when you install the new motors.

Ah the Vulcan. Love 'em. I ordered four this year to build my "Super Vulcan". Only problem is they're old. And brittle. My first attempt at 14.8 volts ended disastrously with a broken plunger rod. Plus I f'ed up a pinion. Version 2.0 at 11.1 volts behaved much more rationally. I stitched together two 25 dart belts into one continuous loop. Works great. Totally impractical in 2016, but I'm bringing it to the next office war just because its Coefficient of Rambo is off the chart. I'm guessing you blew your thermistor at 14.8 volts. That happens from time to time. Find it and disable it.

Best of luck HM. From personal experience I'd say focus your energies on the Stryfe and forget that ol' dinosaur of a Vulcan. But hey, that's just me.