R/C car blown power transistor?

Question

My wife bought me a Dickie Mini Cooper S R/C car in England when the new Mini Coopers by BMW weren't in the US yet. I believe one of the power transistors just blew. It's an NEC D882P. Just one of four blew up.

I assume changing it is as simple as taking the existing off and soldering on a new one. I can't seem to find anywhere to buy a D882P!?

I know I only want a single one but can deal with buying in bulk as that seems to be the way other transistors are sold (and most electronic parts). What I don't want is a plethora of transistors.

Where can I get either one, or a small amount, of these transistors?

Answer 1

Hi looked up D882 transistor on google search on top first one was a question on what you are looking for. It took me to this site R-C Groups.com good luck. And have fun.

Answer 2

Check your wiring, you have a wire cross if it bows when turned on. Also you might be using the wrong fuse, what is the rating of your amp (15 amps = 1800 watts). Or you are diving the amp too hard and prevent it from damage and blowing the fuse. Upgrade the fuse to 25 amps and see what happens.

Answer 3

If it doesn't cross reference at Radio Shack .com, go to Allied or Mouser, or Digikey on the web.



Lucky me, I have Skycraft surplus nearby (Winter Park, Florida). They ship, also.

Answer 4

Try Radio Shack yet?