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09-05-2010, 09:42 AM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio
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| Losi Micro Crawler run time?
Anybody know what the run time is on the Losi Micro Crawler? Thanks and happy trails Mike S |
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09-05-2010, 10:11 AM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona
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On the stock battery it is only like 5-10 min. I haven't tried my LiPo in it yet but i know it doubled the run time in my Micro DT so i would expect similar results with the crawler. |
09-05-2010, 12:14 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sandy Oregon
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stock batt 10 min max 240 2S Lipo 16-20 min 350 2S Lipo 20-25 min 450 1S Lipo 30+ min 450 1S2P Lipo 60+ min |
09-05-2010, 07:52 PM | #4 |
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It looks like a couple of 1S 450's in parallel is the way to go. The use is for both trail driving and for climbing and descending crawling. The smaller the vehicle the longer the trail seems and the bigger the rock piles seem. Any advice on setting up the micro for this use? Forgot, it won't be used for bashing. |
09-05-2010, 09:26 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sandy Oregon
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The problem I have found with that battery set up is that the pack ends up pretty large.....3.7v tends to be quite slow for some guys......and your motor gets hot and you hands get tired long before the hour is up
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09-07-2010, 07:20 AM | #6 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal
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I'm getting 30+ min with a Thunderpower 1S 350mAh (that drains it down to about 3.5-3.4 volts, so very safe), but the motor is quite hot. Its not hot enough to burn you but you can barely hold your finger on it. The thing I like about the 350 is that it is small, just a little longer than stock but thinner and a couple of grams lighter. It fits really well up against the transfer case on the BWD chassis. Phil. | |
09-07-2010, 03:26 PM | #7 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Topeka
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These things have MAD kick and voltage sag simply does not happen.. ~Kev | |
09-07-2010, 04:07 PM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah
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So if I want to run a 1s battery instead of a 2s that I currently run, do I have to do anything different with the ESC or is it automatic when I plug it in?
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09-07-2010, 04:39 PM | #9 |
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09-07-2010, 08:06 PM | #10 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal
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When I ran the 1S I was concerned about servo power, but I cannot tell the difference between the 20C pack and the stock NiMh. As far as I'm concerned it is the ideal voltage for these rigs. Phil. | |
09-09-2010, 07:50 AM | #11 | |
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09-09-2010, 11:31 AM | #12 |
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Not to jack the thread, but does anyone know how much running some LEDs will effect run time (4-10 3mm LEDs and a 180mah LiPo)? Will they drain a noticeable amount when running a battery with such low mah?
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09-09-2010, 02:06 PM | #13 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah
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I doubt you would even notice much difference, if any at all.
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09-11-2010, 09:12 PM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brisbane Australia
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Was wondering how long these would last running in 1s2p and if anyone knows a guide on how to wire them up properly. http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store...idProduct=7568 |
09-11-2010, 10:27 PM | #15 | |
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They are lucky to have 180mah capacity, and don't cope well at all over 1.5 amps.. I'm not sure what the micro pulls, but I'd look at the TP 1s & 2S 325mah's for $12 to $16 a pop well before I'd waste my time with these.. ~Kev | |
09-11-2010, 10:55 PM | #16 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brisbane Australia
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At $1.60 a cell I might give them a go. Even if it only gets 180mah per cell running in parallel shound give me about 360mah which will last a lot longer than stock battery. | |
09-16-2010, 06:44 PM | #17 |
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Noob here.... i know it. i hope you dont mind me asking a quick question. i found on ebay a 1320mah 2s Thunder Power (TP1320-2sjpl) and was wondering if this would be a good battery for long runs ( i get bored at work) im going to be making my crawler into a scaler so the size doesnt matter to me. Really just wondering if theres just a "too much" line that i shouldnt cross Last edited by JuiceBoxBully; 09-16-2010 at 06:48 PM. |
09-16-2010, 06:51 PM | #18 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Topeka
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On a MINI, it would be sketchy to fit into the stock battery tray.. To big to mount on the steering servo for sure.. ~Kev | |
09-16-2010, 07:05 PM | #19 |
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ok i have 1/18th rigs as well is it a good battery? there selling them for a little under $6 i just have a hard time passing them up
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09-16-2010, 07:23 PM | #20 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Topeka
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Thunder power is a great battery.. I'm guessing it is old stock they are moving, a generation or 2 out of the bleeding edge.. Regardless, for beginner comp/bashing.. any TP battery is better then most no-name chinese imports.. I run TP on most of my stuff, but haven't invested to heavily with them for my crawler yet.. Only had it a week lol.. ~Kev |
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