11-30-2007, 12:35 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vista - san diego
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| nimh vs. lipo run time
right now im running a 3600 7.2v 6 cell battery and im getting huge run times outa it like 1 and 1/2 hours what size lipo bat would i need to compare to this (run time and power) because i want to get one because they just seem better plus weight the only thing is they are so freekin expensiv so if i could get some prices on the batteris youtell me about that would be great thanks
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11-30-2007, 02:25 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs
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I have a Common Sense 2s 10c 2000mah Lipo and I get around or more run time that that. I have a real close setup as you.
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11-30-2007, 02:32 PM | #3 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH
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what kind of motor r u running, and gearing to be getting 1 1/2 hour run time?
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11-30-2007, 02:43 PM | #4 |
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11-30-2007, 02:49 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN
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Well, to match the run time you will need a 3600 mah 2 cell. A mah is a mah, no matter how small.
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11-30-2007, 02:49 PM | #6 |
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do lipos have normal connectors like tamya or do i have to do something special and can i use my rooster crawler esc and where is a place that has lipos the cheapest Last edited by jwilli2213; 11-30-2007 at 02:56 PM. |
11-30-2007, 02:54 PM | #7 |
~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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stick with the ni mh if your after runtime. a ni mh you can run dead. a lipo you can only use about 1/3 or youll have your self a nice puffy paper weight most of the lipos i buy have no connector, the last batch i bought came with deans compatible connectors though, nice cause thats whay ive used for the last decade lol Last edited by STANG KILLA SS; 11-30-2007 at 03:05 PM. |
11-30-2007, 02:54 PM | #8 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN
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| You can use whatever connector you want. You do need a lipo compatable charger though. Also the lipo will keep a higher voltage for most of its charge instead of trailing off like a NiMh cell.
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11-30-2007, 02:55 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN
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| Naw, they run down about 90%. And every one I have holds about 200-400 more mah than it sayes on the pack.
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11-30-2007, 03:08 PM | #10 |
~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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sorry i had voltage on my brain |
11-30-2007, 03:08 PM | #11 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vista - san diego
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maybe i will just go saddle pack is there a saddle pack that will give simmilar run time cuz alll i can find are 1500 and stuff, and can you please send me links, and links to where i can get the mounting plates for the saddle pack
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11-30-2007, 03:17 PM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN
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Nope, 1500 is about the biggest that will fit on the axle.
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11-30-2007, 06:13 PM | #13 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vista - san diego
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how much run time will i get witht the 8 cell 1500
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11-30-2007, 06:44 PM | #14 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN
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By my calculations 37minutes.
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11-30-2007, 07:26 PM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: APPLE VALLEY,CALIFORNIA
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11-30-2007, 07:55 PM | #16 |
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11-30-2007, 08:06 PM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN
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You can get it all at TheCrawlerStore.
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12-01-2007, 07:42 PM | #18 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MEDFORD
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go herehttp://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/main.asp?sid=920216 for all your battery needs. they make custom packs also.
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12-09-2007, 08:13 PM | #19 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida
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What do you guys think about this saddle pack, will it fit and work with the Rooster Crawler esc? http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.ph...-Saddle&cat=13 |
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