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Old 11-30-2007, 12:35 PM   #1
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Default 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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Old 11-30-2007, 02:25 PM   #2
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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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Old 11-30-2007, 02:32 PM   #3
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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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Old 11-30-2007, 02:43 PM   #4
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what kind of motor r u running, and gearing to be getting 1 1/2 hour run time?
i have a 55t integy motor, a rooster crawler esc and stock ax10 gearing sorry but i dont know exactly what that is
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Old 11-30-2007, 02:49 PM   #5
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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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Old 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

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Old 11-30-2007, 02:54 PM   #7
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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

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Old 11-30-2007, 02:54 PM   #8
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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
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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Old 11-30-2007, 02:55 PM   #9
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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
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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Old 11-30-2007, 03:08 PM   #10
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sorry i had voltage on my brain
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Old 11-30-2007, 03:08 PM   #11
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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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Old 11-30-2007, 03:17 PM   #12
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Nope, 1500 is about the biggest that will fit on the axle.
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Old 11-30-2007, 06:13 PM   #13
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how much run time will i get witht the 8 cell 1500
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Old 11-30-2007, 06:44 PM   #14
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By my calculations 37minutes.
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Old 11-30-2007, 07:26 PM   #15
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how much run time will i get witht the 8 cell 1500
i see your running the rooster crawler esc....you won't be able to run 8 cells ...7 cell is the limit on that esc
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Old 11-30-2007, 07:55 PM   #16
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i see your running the rooster crawler esc....you won't be able to run 8 cells ...7 cell is the limit on that esc
i will have 2 get the 7 cell then and where can i get the batery mounts
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Old 11-30-2007, 08:06 PM   #17
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You can get it all at TheCrawlerStore.
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Old 12-01-2007, 07:42 PM   #18
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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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Old 12-09-2007, 08:13 PM   #19
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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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