2/3A saddle packs

[xblade]

I was wondering how these work..I like the size,but are they worth it?
I am waiting on an order from the crawler store.
2/3A 1500 mah 8 cell.

Any feedback?

[xblade]

anyone.....what kind of run time can I expect?
I'm running a super rooster and a 65 t motor

[cfox109]

Ya i love the saddle pack i even think its better then lipos because of the weight it puts on the front. On mine im using a 45t and getting 30-45 minutes depending how throtle happy i am

[Gst95dsm]

These work good. They fit good and look clean on the front axle. The run time will depend on your driving style / terrain. If your wide open the whole time don't expect more than 25min. I have seen around an hour "crawling". Also you HAVE to charge them at 1amp. I just bought a brand new 7 cell and charged it at 2 amps and it sizzled! I figured 2 amps would be ok but I guess not.

[4ONDFLR]

i have a 7 cell i got from tcs for my sons truck and he loves it. he's got a 55t and his ran for well over an our! all the way up until he submerged his truck in a 4ft water trap! lol (his first time out crawling, hes only 9)

[xblade]

Originally Posted by Gst95dsm

These work good. They fit good and look clean on the front axle. I have seen around an hour "crawling". Also you HAVE to charge them at 1amp. I just bought a brand new 7 cell and charged it at 2 amps and it sizzled! I figured 2 amps would be ok but I guess not.

Good info.I'll be sure to charge them at 1 amp.
If I can get 45 min on 1,I'll be happy.
I 'll probably order up a couple more.

Thanks for the input guy's

[SDheavymetal]

I'm running a 10 cell 2/3 saddle on the front axle, I have a 55t turm motor-wheel speed and torque. Run time 45 min or more. I ran it in a comp with 5 courses no problem. I also have a Tekin FX R. Great speed control with a great drag brake. Matt

[xblade]

Originally Posted by SDheavymetal

I'm running a 10 cell 2/3 saddle on the front axle, I have a 55t turm motor-wheel speed and torque. Run time 45 min or more. I ran it in a comp with 5 courses no problem. I also have a Tekin FX R. Great speed control with a great drag brake. Matt

No problem running 10 cells on the FX R?

That is going to be my next upgrade.And that's the ESC I was thinkin of.
Good price and good reviews.

[RobCam]

ive been making my own 6 cell 1400mah saddle packs. ill get a good 30 run time sometimes longer

[Harvo]

The more cells = less runtime but more voltage.

[freetimecrawler]

Originally Posted by SDheavymetal

I'm running a 10 cell 2/3 saddle on the front axle, I have a 55t turm motor-wheel speed and torque. Run time 45 min or more. I ran it in a comp with 5 courses no problem. I also have a Tekin FX R. Great speed control with a great drag brake. Matt

Originally Posted by xblade

No problem running 10 cells on the FX R?

That is going to be my next upgrade.And that's the ESC I was thinkin of.
Good price and good reviews.

The Tekin FX is rated 4-9 cells/2-3S Lipo.
You're taking your chances running 10 cells. Wouldn't be covered under warranty if you fry it running 10 cells. However, most manufactures rate their products a little low to keep things on the safe side.

As far as charging goes. I charge my batteries depending on the mAh.
If there 1500's I charge them at 1.5 Amps, 1600's at 1.6 Amps etc, and I've never fried a battery.

At a comp, I charge my packs between every run, if I'm not using Lipos.
Just bashing, you should get 30-45 minutes of run time on a decent 1500 pack.

And as far as Harvos comment "The more cells = less run time but more voltage"
I'm not too sure where he gets that info?
Run time depends on the mAh rating of the cells.
If you're running say a 10 cell 1600 mAh pack, your not going to get less run time then running a 6-7 cell 1600 pack.

[Greatscott]

I'm running a 6-cell 2/3 split pack. Normally I get about 20-30 minutes off of it. I was in a comp today, ran three courses on one pack with no problems, plenty of power. My packs are a little different, I have 3 cells on my front right axel, and the other three on my rear left (cheapbatteries.com will make them to order).

Noob comment: Today was my first comp, I'm not new to RC, but I am new to crawling and have never completed. I was worried about how well I'd do running a 90% stock AX10 (kit). Needles to say I didn't win, but I didn't do too bad either (1st: 40, 2nd: 24, 3rd: 9); more importantly I had a great time and got some great setup tips. So noobs, go out and Complete!

[thatguy]

ive found most cell counts on escs are for the bec not the drive part.

[jon8christine]

I'm running the 6cell 2/3A split pack on the axles from Cheapbatterypacks.com with premium soldering on my goat brushless and get between 30 and 60 minutes crawling and love it. NiMH cells do charge at 1amp.

[Espeefan]

Originally Posted by freetimecrawler

And as far as Harvos comment "The more cells = less run time but more voltage"
I'm not too sure where he gets that info?
Run time depends on the mAh rating of the cells.
If you're running say a 10 cell 1600 mAh pack, your not going to get less run time then running a 6-7 cell 1600 pack.

This one is hard to grasp sometimes, but it is definitely true. The more cells you run, the shorter the run time gets. Yes, battery capacity is the mili-amp hour rating of each cell individually, but the more voltage you run through the cells, the faster and harder the electrons are pushed.

The easiest way to describe this, is using the water anology. Voltage is like water pressure. Battery pack capacity is like the amount of water a tank will hold. Which runs out faster? A tank pressurized with 5 psi, or a tank pressurized with 15 psi? If they both hold 50 gallons of water, it's easy to figure out.

As you add cells, you bump up the driving force that pushes the current. This is why a 6 cell 1500 pack will last longer then an 8 cell 1500 pack. Just how much, depends on a few variables, but the statement is definitely true.

[JVertigo]

I have made several 2/3a saddle packs, they work great! I use elite 1500 mah cells in a 3 + 4 config to run with my goat. Tons of power, decent run times around 40+ mins if your consevative on the throttle. I charged mine at 1.2 - 1.5 amps, anything more they are gonna heat up too much and shorten the life span on the cells.

[D.J.D.H.]

will a 8 cell give you more wheel speed then a 6 cell. i have a 6 cell now but want some more wheel speed. im running a 35t motor

[abadk9420]

Originally Posted by D.J.D.H.

will a 8 cell give you more wheel speed then a 6 cell. i have a 6 cell now but want some more wheel speed. im running a 35t motor

Yes a 8 cell will give you more wheel speed, more voltage to the motor = more RPM which = more wheel speed.

The next 2/3a packs I am getting will be 8 cells for that same reason, cheapbatterypacks.com rocks they have great prices...