Battery for SC then T 28

[jeffrey123]

Hey everybody. I am looking for a lipo battery i can put in my cub that will eventually go into a PNP T28 trojan. Also, a balancing charger that isn't complete crap ;D. Thanks!

[Dillzio]

The zippy 2200mah flightmax 20C would be a good choice, they're quite light for their capacity, and excellent value for money at only $17 plus postage:
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6306

This is the best balancing charging you're likely to find for under $50 - to get anything better I think you actually need to spend well over $100:
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7028&Product_Name=Turnigy_Accucel-6_50W_5A_Balancer/Charger

[cubster]

Sept 28, 2009 17:33:07 GMT 1 Dillzio said:

The zippy 2200mah flightmax 20C would be a good choice, they're quite light for their capacity, and excellent value for money at only $17 plus postage:
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6306

This is the best balancing charging you're likely to find for under $50 - to get anything better I think you actually need to spend well over $100:
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7028&Product_Name=Turnigy_Accucel-6_50W_5A_Balancer/Charger

May I ask?

-What connector does this zippy come with?

-Does it match the connector on the SC LP esc/receiver?

-If not, what battery connector do I order for my stock sc nimh esc? (what does the lipo SC version use?...are they EC3 's now like PZ and my P51 BL ?..heard they are great)?

(I have the SC nimh original version) and am asking as I am wondering to simply cut off my tamiya connector and remove the jumper(no?) and buy a lipo for my SC for more power. And maybe prop down to 10/6 I hear, but some are still using 10/8 and heard the fets and esc CAN handle staying with 10/8 as some have proved.

Isn't that all the difference?

If someone(sure many have) can explain what is needed to go lipoly in a STOCK nimh SC?

THANKS in advance for the help!

[patmatgal]

This is a 2200 mah battery that will go in the cub (after modifying the battery box) and also works very well in the T-28
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=8932
But just because of its size and weight I prefer a smaller battery like this
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=7311
or this
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=7343
In regards to a charger, I use a Cellpro 4S I got from here
www.fmadirect.com/index.htm
when it went on sale, am completely happy with it. It was pricey so here's an alternate that a lot of people rave about.
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=7028
PS I see it's not in stock right now, so read around in the forum, tons of good info.
Edit: Ha Ha Ha... Here I am hunting and pecking to write a response and BAM! 2 other responses. I snost, I lost. Zippy batteries came with Dean connectors attached a couple months ago (in the same order 2 Rhino batteries came with the EC3 connectors) but since Hobby City is phasing out their use of Deans connectors they may all come with the EC3...

[cubster]

Sept 28, 2009 17:42:38 GMT 1 patmatgal said:

This is a 2200 mah battery that will go in the cub (after modifying the battery box) and also works very well in the T-28
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=8932
But just because of its size and weight I prefer a smaller battery like this
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=7311
or this
www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=7343

thanks patmatgal

WHY DONT THEY EVER show the connectors!!!! lol

and I must ask before ordering, is it SAME CONNECTOR as the the SC LP esc/receiver? and btw, what battery connector types does the lipo sc use folks?(I need to order the connector)

thnx

[patmatgal]

Regular Super Cub uses Timaya connectors (little white plastic connector, one side square, the other side round) if the LP version has them get rid of them. I use Deans connectors because I put them on all my batteries and ESCs, too much of a hassle to switch. But the EC3 seems to be a favorite too. If the picture doesn't show a connector and the description doesn't mention one then the battery probably doesn't havve one on it, just bare wires.

[cubster]

bro, thanks, but still I dont have any answers...to my simple questions,what connectors does the sc lipo come with...?

I know all about the sc tamiya connectors

-I am wondering what connectors come on the stock LIPO SC VERSION COMES WITH(the lipo sc...?)

I am also wondering what most of these zippy's come with?

hopefully 2 simple questions!

thanks

?

[Dillzio]

The LP comes with an EC3 connector, you'll have a hard time finding batteries with EC3 connectors so you'd better learn how to change them over yourself.

The zippy batteries usually come with deans style T-plugs

[belem]

The Rhinos that I bought came with the EC3 connectors. Zippys came with Deans but I think they stopped that (at least for a while) due to copyright infringement.

I bought the 1750mah Rhinos. They're nearly identical in size to the stock battery for my T28.

And I picked up the Thunder charger from Hobbypartz for $55. It comes with an AC plug for easy charging at home.

I'm pretty sure the LP cub still comes with EC3 connectors as well.

[jeffrey123]

Wow, thanks for all the information. Since I'm still a noob, what connectors does a PNP t28 come with? I dont want to have to buy a solder set also.

[belem]

T28 has the EC3 as well.

[jeffrey123]

Great, thank you. I think I will get some Rhinos, and look into the Thunder charger

[flydiver]

Sept 28, 2009 18:27:09 GMT 1 jeffrey123 said:

I dont want to have to buy a solder set also.

May as well sell the whole kit and find a different sport. Get rid of the glue and tape while you are at it and throw away the voltmeter.

Ain't NO WAY you can progress in this sport without soldering unless you can lean on someone else.

[belem]

meh, you could own dozens of planes and never solder. I've done a bit, but do it poorly. No harm in looking for ways to minimize the amount you have to do.

[patmatgal]

When I started I figure I could rely on my brother and a friend at work to do the little soldering needed. Worked out OK for a while, a couple batteries here an ESC there but got to be a PITA real soon. Now I solder, not very well but good enough and improving (I hope).