Good Battery and Charger?

[Bryan732]

would you recommend the tower hobbies battery and charger for my RTR honcho? has anyone ever used them? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXZEW1**&P=ML

-Tower Hobbies AC/DC Peak Charger NiCd/NiMH............$19.99
-Tower Hobbies 6-Cell 7.2V 2000mAh NiMH Stick Std Plug............$16.99

[mfishr]

They will work if your goin' low budget. Might suggest a higher mAh like 5000...my .02 - enjoy ur new ride

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWZB8&P=7

[BadRockNoCookie]

If you can't go LiPo or don't ever want to, then the charger you mentioned should work fine. But I wouldn't strap a 5000 MAH NiMH battery to your rig as mfishr suggested because that battery is going to be heavy and will weigh you down. Instead, just get 2 2500MAH batteries and swap them out when one goes dead.

[Bryan732]

Originally Posted by BadRockNoCookie

2500MAH batteries.

can i use these batteries with that charger?

[sivad]

SPECS: AC Input: 110V AC 60Hz
DC Input: 11-15V DC, built-in lead with alligator clips
Battery Types: 4-8 NiCd or NiMH Cells (4.8-9.6V, limited to 7 cells
on DC)
Battery Capacity Range: 600-6000mAh
Fast Charge Current: 1, 2, or 4A linear (2A limit on AC)
Fast Charge Termination: Peak detection
Fast Charge Safety Timer: 90 minutes
Peak Sensitivity: 8mV
Auto-Trickle Current: 1/20 fast charge setting
Controls: auto-start, switchable current selector
LED Indicator: Red
Output Connections: Built-in lead with standard connector
Built-in jack for radio batteries
Protective Devices: Solid-state reverse polarity and current overload
Case size: 4.1 x 3.5 x 1.1" (104 x 90 x 29mm)
Weight: 9.17 oz.(260g)

yes this is a basic charge you my what to step up a bit. spend more now and not buy another charger in the next year or when you find out how nice lipo is.