what batteries do you run?

[boaty3]

Question from a Lipo newb here. I just got back into Rc and I know NOTHING about Lipo's. I'm building a SCX10 Dingo and I'm installing a Tekin 35T Rock Crawler with FXR ESC. What Lipo should I look for here? Chargers? Whats this balance plug all about? Also I intend to eventually install a winch. Thanks guys but I don't have a clue lol

[boaty3]

Also, this is what I bought:
New Tekin FXR ESC 35T Crawler Motor Combo TT2109 | eBay
I just want to verify a 3S Lipo will be Ok to use.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

Originally Posted by boaty3

Question from a Lipo newb here. I just got back into Rc and I know NOTHING about Lipo's. I'm building a SCX10 Dingo and I'm installing a Tekin 35T Rock Crawler with FXR ESC. What Lipo should I look for here? Chargers? Whats this balance plug all about? Also I intend to eventually install a winch. Thanks guys but I don't have a clue lol

balance plug is for keeping the cells balanced.

2s or 3s lipo will work for that esc.
if your running 3s then you'll need a bec to keep from burning up the rx.
most rx are only rated for 6-9v.

[bigstu]

I run the Thunder Power 2250 mah 3s packs in my scalers.
Have had VERY good luck with them. Balance charge all of the time and get great run time even with bigger motors.

[boaty3]

Originally Posted by ROLANDROCKSHOP

balance plug is for keeping the cells balanced.

2s or 3s lipo will work for that esc.
if your running 3s then you'll need a bec to keep from burning up the rx.
most rx are only rated for 6-9v.

Thank you! I think I'm going to use my NIMH Batteries I already have for now and get Lipo in a couple months. Gotta finish building the truck first lol

[krawlin01]

Originally Posted by boaty3

Question from a Lipo newb here. I just got back into Rc and I know NOTHING about Lipo's. I'm building a SCX10 Dingo and I'm installing a Tekin 35T Rock Crawler with FXR ESC. What Lipo should I look for here? Chargers? Whats this balance plug all about? Also I intend to eventually install a winch. Thanks guys but I don't have a clue lol

get a 2s 5000mAh skylipo from hobbypartz.com, i think i paid $20 for my last soft case and they're great batteries. also have heard good stuff about turnigy (the real ones) from hobbyking.

balance plug will basically keep an equal amount of voltage in each cells, also when you get a lipo charger look at the Thunder AC6, great cheap charger that will do anything.

[dc6287]

nimh for the cold weather months when it's just plain nasty outside, and the extra weight seems to help me on muddy or snowy climbs. Nice weather gets the lipos.

[boaty3]

Originally Posted by krawlin01

get a 2s 5000mAh skylipo from hobbypartz.com, i think i paid $20 for my last soft case and they're great batteries. also have heard good stuff about turnigy (the real ones) from hobbyking.

balance plug will basically keep an equal amount of voltage in each cells, also when you get a lipo charger look at the Thunder AC6, great cheap charger that will do anything.

Thank you I'll look into everything you've mentioned!

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[Justin82]

Great hobbies 3s 4000

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by Szczerba

If you have a high amp draw motor it can. If your battery pack cannot keep up with the power the motor wants, you'll likely damage the pack or prematurely wear it out

Can also set them on fire in some cases

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by boaty3

Question from a Lipo newb here. I just got back into Rc and I know NOTHING about Lipo's. I'm building a SCX10 Dingo and I'm installing a Tekin 35T Rock Crawler with FXR ESC. What Lipo should I look for here? Chargers? Whats this balance plug all about? Also I intend to eventually install a winch. Thanks guys but I don't have a clue lol

Have a read to get you started...Understanding RC LiPo Batteries

[Johnnysplits]

I use batteries from Amped Up, Hyperion, Gens Ace, Turnigy nano-tech, and GForce elite series

[Hirschowl]

I use SPC batteries for my Stampede 4x4 and love them and customer support. I will also be using them in my scx10 g6 as well.

[BBCorvette18]

Turnigy Nano techs are my preferred choice