Finally making the switch..

[KC_crawler]

So after 20 years of running nicd and nimh batteries and tamiya connectors i've finally decided to make the switch to lipo.. heres what I ordered last night..

HOBBYPARTZ.com
4 - GENS ACE 5000mAh 50C 7.4V 98P-50C-5000-2S1P-HardCase.39.95ea
1 - Thunder AC6 Smart LiPo Charger........................................... 43.95
3 - Sky Lipo 1000mAh 7.4V 30C 77P-SL1000-2S1P-30C...............6.23ea
1 - Li-Po GUARD Safety Battery Charging/Storing Bag.....................5.75
(I have a metal ammo container I plan to store and charge most of the batteries in)

HOBBYKING.com
4 - Voltage-Alarm Hobbyking 2-8S Cell Checker with LVA..............$15.12
2 - Nylon T-Connectors 10 Pairs (20pc) (US Warehouse)...............$6.86


Sooo.. how'd I do?

ouch that put a dent in my check this week!

[obebaldone1]

Looks like a good little list. You have everything to do the lipo swap thats for sure. Just make sure your ESC is set to lipo cut off so you dont damage the packs.

Next step 3s

[RiceBurner]

4-5000mah , you'll only have to charge twice this summer, lol. Just kidding.

[KC_crawler]

Originally Posted by RiceBurner

4-5000mah , you'll only have to charge twice this summer, lol. Just kidding.

haha those will be used for the sc10, xxx-t, b3 and the drifter lol mayyybe the honcho? lol

[happymachinist]

If your esc doesn't have an LVC you can get a couple LVAs off eBay for cheap. They plug into the balance tap and an alarm goes off when low voltage is hit. They are LOUD!


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[KC_crawler]

Originally Posted by happymachinist

If your esc doesn't have an LVC you can get a couple LVAs off eBay for cheap. They plug into the balance tap and an alarm goes off when low voltage is hit. They are LOUD!


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I ordered a couple of these.. If they arent loud enough or i just dont like them Ill probably order a novak smart stop or two

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...age_Alarm.html

[happymachinist]

Originally Posted by KC_crawler

I ordered a couple of these.. If they arent loud enough or i just dont like them Ill probably order a novak smart stop or two

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...age_Alarm.html

Looks like I need to read before I go blabbin ;) Good luck!


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[ik632]

Looks good. I just placed a big battery order yesterday too. I was going to order from HobbyKing, but when they totalled shipping up to $50 I was a little shocked. I ended up ordering from Value Hobby and shipping was $3.99. I like HobbyPartz, but they never have the packs I want in stock.

[ik632]

Oh yeah, when you solder your connections the females go on the batteries and male go on the ESC and charger. Battery should cut only one lead at a time, solder, shrink wrap (apply over wire first so you can slide it down onto joint) then do the second side. On T (Deans) I only shrink wrap the red side but I use TRX plugs now so no shrink is used on those.

[KC_crawler]

Originally Posted by ik632

Oh yeah, when you solder your connections the females go on the batteries and male go on the ESC and charger. Battery should cut only one lead at a time, solder, shrink wrap (apply over wire first so you can slide it down onto joint) then do the second side. On T (Deans) I only shrink wrap the red side but I use TRX plugs now so no shrink is used on those.

Thanks for the tips and reminders man! The male/female thing I had yet to look up but was planning on doing so thanks for that!! And haha too many times Ive soldered the connection and forgot the damn shrink wrap on first!!

[KC_crawler]

Originally Posted by happymachinist

Looks like I need to read before I go blabbin ;) Good luck!


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Haha I do that some times too no worries..

does anyone have any experience with those specific arlams? good/bad?

[ik632]

Originally Posted by KC_crawler

Thanks for the tips and reminders man! The male/female thing I had yet to look up but was planning on doing so thanks for that!! And haha too many times Ive soldered the connection and forgot the damn shrink wrap on first!!

Liquid electrical tape is your friend. I like shrink wrapping one side on Deans before soldering the other side though because it prevents you from shorting out the pack.