Lipo reciever pack help!

[chops1sc]

I know this is mostly an electric powered forum but I just thought someone might be able to help me out.

I have a Nitro Revo and it needs a new rx battery. I want to use lipo but I want to be sure which C rating to get. The packs I have been looking at are 1000-1300mah and 20C.

Is 20C too much discharge for my servos (Hitec)? I have seen a few rx packs that are 8-15C but they are much higher in price than the ones I am looking at.

I will be using a BEC to control the voltage but my concern is the discharge.
Any help is greatly appreciated!

[MadForce]

Actually the majority of lipos that are RX specific, usually have a 2C or 3C rating. There are some that have higher ratings, but that is the norm. A higher rating will in no way harm your servos. They will just draw the required current. The battery it self will not discharge extra current unless needed.

[chops1sc]

Thanks for replying! My brain was trying to tell me this but I just wanted to make sure.

The search is still on for that one perfect lipo that will fit in the battery box. So far everything is just a little bit too wide. I guess I can take the dremel to it.

Thanks again!

[MadForce]

Hope you take the dremel to the box and not the battery!
BTW take a look at this one:
http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store...idProduct=8272
It is quite the perfect size to use in a buggy/truggy box along with a castle BEC.

[chops1sc]

I did look at that one but my box is made for a 5-cell stick pack.

Here's the one I think I will be getting:
http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store...idProduct=9165

The length and thickness are fine, but the width is 5mm too wide.

[MadForce]

You should also take into account the fact that the wires exit from the side. This could be a problem if you are too tight width wise.

[chops1sc]

Well being 5mm too wide will make me either mount it in a different location or modify the box. Once I get it I can get a better idea of what to do.