Lipo help please!!!!

[Allan42]

I just bought the Enroute Ber 2.2 and i have decided to run dual Novak Rooster fifty-five combos. Im running a Hitec HS-5645mg servo controlled through the Spektrum DX6i. Im not gonna use a dig switch, i'll run one motor with the right stick on one with the left. My problem is i have no idea what to run for a battery. There no room for a NiMH so i guess i have to go Lipo. What should i get? Do i need a special charger too?

[CRAZYACE63]

You will need a charger made for lipo batteries. I would recomend one that can balance the cells also. This is the safer way to charge them. I run a Trinity lipo balancer and it is pretty cheap at around $40. http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/19698

This is the one I use. Charges nice and fast also.

[chrisjlittle]

Originally Posted by Allan42

I just bought the Enroute Ber 2.2 and i have decided to run dual Novak Rooster fifty-five combos. Im running a Hitec HS-5645mg servo controlled through the Spektrum DX6i. Im not gonna use a dig switch, i'll run one motor with the right stick on one with the left. My problem is i have no idea what to run for a battery. There no room for a NiMH so i guess i have to go Lipo. What should i get? Do i need a special charger too?

I'd go for a 2 cell between 1500 and 2100 mah, 20C or better. Less than a 20C 1500 and you'll run the risk of frying your battery, more than a 2100 is unnecessarily large. I can get 2 hours out of a 2100 in my berg if I drive conservatively. I only use Flight power batteries, but there are other good brands out there.

You absolutely must have a lipo specific charger for lipos. The batteries will set on fire otherwise. You should also balance your batteries. I'd advise one of these:
http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...5&cat=7&page=1
Yes, it's expensive. It's also very good, and it balances as it charges.
There are other good chargers on the market. If you buy a charger that doesn't balance as it charges, pick one of these up:
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...c=ns&pn=AST106
There are great lipo care tips here:
I'm thinking of getting a lipo
Lithium Polymer Charging/Discharging & Safety Information