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Post by gagallagher04401 on Mar 29, 2009 22:04:53 GMT 1
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Post by duck9191 on Mar 30, 2009 2:40:25 GMT 1
check out hobbycity.com. i have a few rhino 2150 3s battery's that have work awesome, and they are only $17-20.
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Post by gagallagher04401 on Mar 30, 2009 17:27:37 GMT 1
Thanks Duck!
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Post by gagallagher04401 on Mar 30, 2009 17:29:01 GMT 1
how about a charger for the ol' girls? I am not to worried about charging speed.
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Post by admiralev on Mar 30, 2009 18:25:50 GMT 1
i use the turnigy accucel 6 and zippy 3s 2200mah lipos from hobby city. ive never had a problem with either the charger or the batts and the prices are great
admiral
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Post by gagallagher04401 on Mar 30, 2009 20:34:12 GMT 1
Well that is what I am goign to go with then Admiralev
Will I need to order deans plugs? (I know I need at least one for my plane)
What type of power connection choices do I have with the Turnigy accucel?
I want to make sure I order everythign I wil need in order to be off and flying lipos
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Post by gagallagher04401 on Mar 30, 2009 22:47:29 GMT 1
Well by the looks of it if I get the turnigy accucel 6 and zippy 3s 2200mah lipos from hobby city and a bag of deans connecters I shoudl be ready to rock?
Am I missing anything?
I also plan on getting a power supply so I can have AC charging.
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Post by duck9191 on Mar 30, 2009 23:25:35 GMT 1
the hobby city deans are great because the have grips on them that makes getting them apart easy.
also if you have an old laptop or ATX computer power supply layong around you can make your own for a few bucks. you do need to know how to solder and the basics of how the power supply works. its fairly easy
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Post by gagallagher04401 on Mar 31, 2009 1:36:32 GMT 1
if I get the turnigy accucel 6 and zippy 3s 2200mah lipos from hobby city and a bag of deans connecters I should be ready to fly?
Am I missing anything?
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Post by duck9191 on Mar 31, 2009 2:39:34 GMT 1
no you should be set, just remember to take the jumper block out of the rx when you run lipos, it will raise the low voltage cut off and save your batter's from damage.
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Post by gagallagher04401 on Mar 31, 2009 12:11:37 GMT 1
Awesome! I am quite excited. Shipping must be awful slow though from hobby city for this stuff? Being from Hong Kong? Or is it possable I can get it all through them in a USA warehouse?
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Post by patmatgal on Mar 31, 2009 13:13:24 GMT 1
Li Po, charger and Deans connectors, you should be ready to go. Shipping from China is about 10 days. As long as you order something that's in stock they process the order in 2-4 days and then the Post seems to be OK, but if an item is on backorder the'll hold the entire order until it comes in and that can take way too much time (seems even longer since they charged Pay Pal when you placed the order so now they have your money and your stuff). Quick 2 cents, these are the batteries I use, Rhino 1550 mah www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=7311 |
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Post by ginginho on Mar 31, 2009 13:15:22 GMT 1
It may be worth sticking a couple of smaller props on your order as well if you fly WOT a lot. Some have experienced the Rx failing due to over current on lipos and a stock prop.
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Post by ginginho on Mar 31, 2009 13:20:37 GMT 1
..... also if you have an old laptop or ATX computer power supply layong around you can make your own for a few bucks. you do need to know how to solder and the basics of how the power supply works. its fairly easy Too right, a very cheap way of getting a power supply and easy to do. If there is no switch on the PS, then jumper the green wire (power on/off) in the motherboard plug to a black (ground), or wire a switch in. Then take any yellow (+12v) and any black (ground) for your charger feed. 10 mins and you're set. |
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Post by duck9191 on Mar 31, 2009 14:50:18 GMT 1
you can get your order in about 4 days if you pay the extra and get ems shipping
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