Lipo vs saddle pack

[stianl]

I'm considering an AX10, and I wonder if anyone could tell me what would be best of a lipo (1450 2S) on the axle or a split-pack (6c 1500 2/3A) on the axle? For the lipo I need to move the servo to the left of the car, but with the split-pack I guess I can use the stock servomount?

 

[JeremyH]

I would go with the Lipo if you have a charger that can handle that battery chemsitry. However, I would bump up to a 3S if your ESC is good with that voltage. I have good luck with the Zippy 1500mAh 3S packs from Hobby City. They are a good price and fit nicely on the front axle:

 

[dano104]

I would go with the Lipo if you have a charger that can handle that battery chemsitry. However, I would bump up to a 3S if your ESC is good with that voltage. I have good luck with the Zippy 1500mAh 3S packs from Hobby City. They are a good price and fit nicely on the front axle:

Which zippy model number is that?

 

[JeremyH]

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/..._Name=ZIPPY-H_1500mAh_3S1P_20-30C_Lipoly_Pack

 

[Pdog7]

Lipo is the way to go."thumbsup" I run a thunder power 3cell 2000mAh lipo mounted on the upper links. This mounting position allows you to run a larger battery than you could on the front axel. You don't have to do any mods to get it to fit up there except a lexan tray zip tied to the links. You can see in the pics how nice it tucks up in there out of the way.

 

[EGRESSor]

i prefer the 6 cell split packs , for the lower COG

 

[BEN214]

what lipo charger and cutoff are you guys using?

 

[JeremyH]

I use a Hyperion 606I AC/DC charger and my Sidewinder ESC has an auto LVC.

 

[SDheavymetal]

Which motor are you running? My sons was running a 10 cell saddle and a 7t puller and it battery's didn't like the puller. He is now running 3 cell lipo with a Tekin FX R with lipo cut off. I'm still running a 10 with a 55t motor with a Tekin and it runs great. Tekin is comming out with new programing 3 cell lipos to slow the down more. Where is hobby king? Matt

 

[microdot]

I'm considering an AX10, and I wonder if anyone could tell me what would be best of a lipo (1450 2S) on the axle or a split-pack (6c 1500 2/3A) on the axle? For the lipo I need to move the servo to the left of the car, but with the split-pack I guess I can use the stock servomount?

Maxamps site has a lipo saddle pack you can check out, if you already bought the axel mounts the lipo saddle might be a good choice. Ive been looking to upgrade to lipo myself, still looking for a decent charger for a decent price.

 

[Thorne_Dog]

Maxamps site has a lipo saddle pack you can check out, if you already bought the axel mounts the lipo saddle might be a good choice. Ive been looking to upgrade to lipo myself, still looking for a decent charger for a decent price.

If you're looking to get by for relatively cheap you can always get a dc only charger for about 50 bucks from Dynamite, then get a separate balancer like a Blinky or Common Sense makes one I think for about 25 or 30 bucks. A little cheaper than something like a Hyperion, but more limited as it'd only be good for lipo charging/balancing.

 

[kasper]

i have both my plans are to be all lipo will be going with the waterproof maxamp packs i undecided on 2s or 3s 1340 mah 25c

 

[stianl]

Thanks for all your answers. I guess I'll have to go for a 2s lipo, as I will buy the Rooster crawler/fifty-five package. Or is the Sidewinder a better esc?

I ordered my charger from here: www.rchelicoptershop.net. It charges lipos, A123, nihm, nicad, lead - I use it to charge 14 nihm cells I use for my boat.

 

[davidsc3]

I use this battery http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVKS8&P=SM

I bought a Novak rooster crawler ESC with my crawler, so I am limited at 2 cell's lipo, I run a 35 turn motor. I will buy a Sidewinder next time.

 

[ynmech]

I have the 2cell and I love them. Gives me the power of the lipo and the low cg of saddle packs. Click for link.

 

[SDheavymetal]

Which motor are you running? My sons was running a 10 cell saddle and a 7t puller and it battery's didn't like the puller. He is now running 3 cell lipo with a Tekin FX R with lipo cut off. I'm still running a 10 with a 55t motor with a Tekin and it runs great. Tekin is comming out with new programing 3 cell lipos to slow the down more. Where is hobby king? Matt

My 10 cell saddle pack died today. I would recommend a Lipo setup from the begining. Matt

 

[Firefox]

I would go with the Lipo if you have a charger that can handle that battery chemsitry. However, I would bump up to a 3S if your ESC is good with that voltage. I have good luck with the Zippy 1500mAh 3S packs from Hobby City. They are a good price and fit nicely on the front axle:

Where did you get your battery plate or did you roll your own :?:

thanks "thumbsup"

 

[Pdog7]

Thanks for all your answers. I guess I'll have to go for a 2s lipo, as I will buy the Rooster crawler/fifty-five package. Or is the Sidewinder a better esc?

I ordered my charger from here: www.rchelicoptershop.net. It charges lipos, A123, nihm, nicad, lead - I use it to charge 14 nihm cells I use for my boat.

Drop a little more coin and get a Tekin FX-R. It will handle a 3 cell lipo and has an awesome drag brake. The Rooster has been known to glitch."thumbsup"