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CRAWLERLIFEFORME · 08-17-2006, 07:34 PM

well i have been doing hours of reaserch on tlt's. but the only thing i dont understand quite as well is batterys. Now i know about the nicd and nimh batteries, and the definitive battery thread did help me alot with my understanding, but im still a little confused.

so looking for a battery ive come across GP and IB cells/packs. now i read somewere that they have the same caracteristics... has anyone found any disadvantages or advantages to the ib from the gp?

my next question is how come i dont see many people using 3300 packs or larger? i see alot of people using like 2200's or 2400' etc? now with 7 cells can i expect like an hour of run time on say a 2 amp charge or even a 1 amp.
and just to be secure can a rooster handle 7 cells?

i have this chrarger but would i be safe using this on a HIGH quality pack such as the gp's or intellcts? http://h1070145.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=DYN403 6

thanks for your time..and yes the search button has been used..
u guys are right that magic search button is a newbs best freind!

-nick

K_B · 08-17-2006, 08:11 PM

That charger will work fine. I would suggest upgrading though. I had the model up from that one. It had an LCD readout and adjustable current. Very nice to have.

You can use 3300s if you want. You'll get an hour at least from a fully charged battery. People use smaller batteries because they're smaller and lighter and it's easier to find a place to put a smaller battery.

Your charge rate has nothing to do with run-time, rather it has to do with how long it takes the battery to charge. 3300 will take about 1.5 hours to charge if the charger is set at 2 amps. At 1 amp, the battery will take a little over 3 hours. So as long as you charge the pack completely, you'll get an hour of runtime outta the battery at least. Probably more.

The rooster will handle 6-8 cells I believe. Maybe even 10. But you don't wanna run 10 cells

On deciding GP or IB, they both have similar characteristics, so just buy what's cheaper...

CRAWLERLIFEFORME · 08-17-2006, 09:11 PM

wow all right thank you very much that was really helpfull. now depending on the size of the sw2 im getting, it will determine the size of the battery..u think i could succesfully mount say a 3300 it the sw2 with it sitting on the axel? or other battery placement suggestions would be good.
but anyway thanks k_B for the help.

K_B · 08-17-2006, 09:40 PM

Take a look through the galleries and various posts for battery placement ideas. The most common place to put larger packs is on the front upper links.

CRAWLERLIFEFORME · 08-17-2006, 09:49 PM

o ok that makes sence..ill take a look threw the galleries right now..
thanks
-nick

08-17-2006, 07:34 PM	#1
CRAWLERLIFEFORME Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: martinez Posts: 25	got some battery questions well i have been doing hours of reaserch on tlt's. but the only thing i dont understand quite as well is batterys. Now i know about the nicd and nimh batteries, and the definitive battery thread did help me alot with my understanding, but im still a little confused. so looking for a battery ive come across GP and IB cells/packs. now i read somewere that they have the same caracteristics... has anyone found any disadvantages or advantages to the ib from the gp? my next question is how come i dont see many people using 3300 packs or larger? i see alot of people using like 2200's or 2400' etc? now with 7 cells can i expect like an hour of run time on say a 2 amp charge or even a 1 amp. and just to be secure can a rooster handle 7 cells? i have this chrarger but would i be safe using this on a HIGH quality pack such as the gp's or intellcts? http://h1070145.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=DYN403 6 thanks for your time..and yes the search button has been used.. u guys are right that magic search button is a newbs best freind! -nick

08-17-2006, 08:11 PM	#2
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	That charger will work fine. I would suggest upgrading though. I had the model up from that one. It had an LCD readout and adjustable current. Very nice to have. You can use 3300s if you want. You'll get an hour at least from a fully charged battery. People use smaller batteries because they're smaller and lighter and it's easier to find a place to put a smaller battery. Your charge rate has nothing to do with run-time, rather it has to do with how long it takes the battery to charge. 3300 will take about 1.5 hours to charge if the charger is set at 2 amps. At 1 amp, the battery will take a little over 3 hours. So as long as you charge the pack completely, you'll get an hour of runtime outta the battery at least. Probably more. The rooster will handle 6-8 cells I believe. Maybe even 10. But you don't wanna run 10 cells On deciding GP or IB, they both have similar characteristics, so just buy what's cheaper...

08-17-2006, 09:11 PM	#3
CRAWLERLIFEFORME Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: martinez Posts: 25	wow all right thank you very much that was really helpfull. now depending on the size of the sw2 im getting, it will determine the size of the battery..u think i could succesfully mount say a 3300 it the sw2 with it sitting on the axel? or other battery placement suggestions would be good. but anyway thanks k_B for the help.

08-17-2006, 09:40 PM	#4
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	Take a look through the galleries and various posts for battery placement ideas. The most common place to put larger packs is on the front upper links.

08-17-2006, 09:49 PM	#5
CRAWLERLIFEFORME Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: martinez Posts: 25	o ok that makes sence..ill take a look threw the galleries right now.. thanks -nick

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