The OFFICIAL 1/16th E-REVO/SLASH Battery Thread

[31794ty]

There have been many threads about the batteries the 1/16ths use. Most people are looking at the ********* packs. So post the battery setup you are going to use in your 1/16th. Please post links to the batteries you are talking about.


Tyler

[balsa n glue]

I will use two Traxxas Powercell packs. I have been linked to at least three different ***** lippo packs. Which one whill fit and what charger will work?

[31794ty]

Here are the batteries I use in my brushless mini-t and they are awesome. They barely fit in the battery boxes. They are only $15 a piece and are worth every penny.

http://www.*********.com/*********/s...idProduct=6305

[corracing]

There have been many threads about the batteries the 1/16ths use. Most people are looking at the ********* packs. So post the battery setup you are going to use in your 1/16th. Please post links to the batteries you are talking about.


Tyler

batt's
a few of these... http://www.*********.com/*********/s...idProduct=6307

and i will get a second stock batt so i can run the two stockers...



charger
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXLCJ6&P=K

[31794ty]

Here is the charger setup I use.

Onyx 230 charger
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTCK1&P=ML
Blinky LIPO balancer
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMRZ9&P=M

[corracing]

Here is the charger setup I use.

Onyx 230 charger
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTCK1&P=ML
Blinky LIPO balancer
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMRZ9&P=M

what conecters do you need for that balancer?

[balsa n glue]

Here is the charger setup I use.

Onyx 230 charger
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTCK1&P=ML
Blinky LIPO balancer
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMRZ9&P=M

I think that's more like what I will get unless I could get a cheaper one. I know dynamite makes 2, duratrax makes one, and that super brain charger. Will the dynamite chargers work?

[31794ty]

You dont need any connectors for it. It just plugs into the balancing tap.

[revoracer95]

hate to be the noob here but whats a lipo balancer??

[corracing]

hate to be the noob here but whats a lipo balancer??

lipo cells over time become "unbalanced" meaning some cells hove more "power" than others the balancer dose just what it sounds like... you can use lipos with out balancing but it will shorten the life of your batt drasticly

[wesgreen]

Lipo's require banlancing. Most people balance them everytime they charge them. Some balance while charging, other balance after charging. I've heard great things about the above mentioned blinky balancer. Also, some chargers come equipped with a built in balancer such as the hyperion duo. The fact that the duo is around $300 means that its overkill if one of these mini's is going to be your only rc. However, if you have several electrics, it can't be beat from what I've heard.

[l_kuczy]

You really need to ballance your lipos. If you don't you can damage your lipo by over charging cells in an unballanced pack. Lipos can be dangerous but, if you use good charging and ballancing practices you should be fine. I use the triton jr. With the equanox ballancer. IMO it is a very simple setup and safe, almost idiot proof, and only costs around $115.

[Martinarcher64]

Hmmm....wonder if my 3 cell Blade 400 lipos would fit.

[balsa n glue]

[8ight-e]

Thats pretty funny, the other official battery thread had better links and detail and the mod's nuked it.. hehe gotta love them at times

[dodge_guy43]

charger
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXLCJ6&P=K

Since you will already be ordering from hobby city, you should look into this charger. I have it and absolutly love it. Plus, no need for an additional balancer as this is a balance charger.

http://www.*********.com/*********/s...lancer/Charger

[corracing]

Since you will already be ordering from hobby city, you should look into this charger. I have it and absolutly love it. Plus, no need for an additional balancer as this is a balance charger.

http://www.*********.com/*********/s...lancer/Charger

i had actuly pland on geting that charger after i posted that...

but thanks anyways! looks like a great charger, what power supply do you use?

[dodge_guy43]

I currently do not have a power supply. Too many other things to buy (both mini's) So I just charge off my F-150 cigarette lighter outlet.

[bmoney]

i had actuly pland on geting that charger after i posted that...

but thanks anyways! looks like a great charger, what power supply do you use?

This is the one I have been using for awhile and it works great.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/158301.asp

[traxxastmaxx]

i want to know what battery will give me long run times at least 20 to 30 minutes how would i do this im new to electric and want to know if its possible!

[8ight-e]

***** 20c 1600mAH 3s lipo's, get two and run in parallel - very cheap from ********* as well.. id recommend 4 packs I had all this stuff linked up on the other thread.. till the mods nuked it.. LOL

[balsa n glue]

I currently do not have a power supply. Too many other things to buy (both mini's) So I just charge off my F-150 cigarette lighter outlet.

What car adapter do you use?

[balsa n glue]

Sorry, I meant what car adapter did you use for the charger dodge? I didn't clarify that and the edit thingy is gone now.

[31794ty]

I just read a thread and you can run 4s on the mnis. I am going to buy a bunch of 2s lipos and run then in series.

[Slasher]

Several months ago, I had an interesting experience.

Evidently there are lots of people that don't balance their lipos.

[Redman65]

Charger will be my Hyperion. First batteries will be 2 Maxamps 7 cells. Next set will be 2 Maxamps 1550HV 3 cells. Slasher it's amazing how many people refuse to follow very simple instructions. Folks, BALANCE your lipo's. No matter if you get the cheap ones or more expensive one's why waste your money? Also DO NOT CHARGE THEM WHILE INSIDE YOUR TRUCK...... lol

[Slasher]

Redman, did you read through the whole thread? There are some good points made in it. Nevertheless, I have a balancer, it's easy and fast to use it.

You'll like those 3S 1550's. It's a shame, though, that they increased their prices by 40%.

[candy76man]

Well, I ordered my mini revo from tower with a 60 dollar coupon. I also ordered four of these batteries http://www.*********.com/*********/s...idProduct=6307 for it.....They are going fast, there were over 70 in stock early this morning and now it shows just 11 left, glad I ordered when I did and you can't beat the price.

[Redman65]

Redman, did you read through the whole thread? There are some good points made in it. Nevertheless, I have a balancer, it's easy and fast to use it.

You'll like those 3S 1550's. It's a shame, though, that they increased their prices by 40%.

That's why I like my charger, balance while charging. As for the 40% increase you mention. Since when? The 1550's with TRX connecters and a 3 year/300 cycle warranty for under $60. To me that's worth every penny. Some people want a power plant that will do nothing but flip their truck over and if they are lucky they will be able to drive very fast in a straight line. That's fine. All I want is a high quality battery that I know I can count on. To me that for under $60 is a very good deal. I still would love to see some of the folks at the different magazines do some long term testing on all of these cheaper batteries and compare them to the higher end ones.

[31794ty]

Red man max Amps is a rip off. I would much rather buy 4 batteries that last me a year than. Pay $60 for one.

[Redman65]

Red man max Amps is a rip off. I would much rather buy 4 batteries that last me a year than. Pay $60 for one.

Pay $60 for one that is covered for 3 years..... You don't make much sense with that logic. Your $15 batteries x4= $60 per year. My one battery for under $60 that is covered for 3 years costs far less than your $180 you'd spend over that time for your 'cheaper' batteries. That sure does not sound like a 'rip off' to me based on your logic. 31794 there is a reason Maxamps was rated #1 by rc fans last year.

[MuddyTire]

How about 6 cell 2700mah AA's? I'll be trying 2x 6cell AA flat packs for 5400mah total in a setup like this below pic. I plan to simply remove the battery cover doors with snug foam and velcro strap holding them in. The packs will protrude out the sides about 15mm but assuming unabusive driving, I don't see any major problem with that.

[jcm-maxx]

1.5V per cell?

[BP-Revo]

Pay $60 for one that is covered for 3 years..... You don't make much sense with that logic. Your $15 batteries x4= $60 per year. My one battery for under $60 that is covered for 3 years costs far less than your $180 you'd spend over that time for your 'cheaper' batteries. That sure does not sound like a 'rip off' to me based on your logic. 31794 there is a reason Maxamps was rated #1 by rc fans last year.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but MaxAmps batteries are over priced and overrated. On average, you'll want to divide the current ratings on Maxamps packs by about 1.3 (or multiply by .8). This will give you a better true output for MaxAmps packs.

Just because they are popular does not mean they are good. It simply means they have been hyped up. I have not found a single person who has gone from MaxAmps to quality packs that use Enerland cells (e.g. FlightPower) and regretted it. If anything, they wondered why they ever got MaxAmps to begin with.

Lastly, 99% of Lipo failures are due to misuse. Lipo's are fragile, but when used properly, are just as reliable if not more reliable than other battery types. I've had all my Lipo's for years, some which sit 4+ months at a time and they are fine. I just keep them in a cool environment and make sure they have a decent charge. So the chance he'll destroy the pack at all is probably extremely low. And your assumption is that his pack would fail immediately after the warranty expired, which I find extremely doubtful. Also, you are comparing the price of 4 batteries to one.

So once you get past all the inequalities of the comparison, actually, he's saving far more with his cheaper batteries. If its a 1 to 1 comparison, by your rules if each battery failed at the end of its warranty period, he could buy 4 batteries (and therefore have 4 years) for the price of your single 3 year pack. Or, if you went by price alone, he could have 4 packs for your one.

I'd much rather get the 4 "cheap" packs, cause I can have 3 of them fail and still make out just as well as having one "good" pack in the end.

[Laxman101]

i am going to get the SPC packs. some1 emailed the guy that works there and said he will get them online by the end of the week

[MuddyTire]

So what would happen if one uses a 6 cell 1600mah with a 6 cell 600mah in parallel? Will it work fine for longer run time or will it cause battery harm to either?

[mudinflames]

im a electric noob, with the 2 stock batteries and the 50mph connectors, how long can i drive it for till i have to recharge the batteries?

[Foulk]

im a electric noob, with the 2 stock batteries and the 50mph connectors, how long can i drive it for till i have to recharge the batteries?

Traxxas said we would get 7-10 minutes of runtime out of the stock batteries, so if you plug 2 batteries in serie (double the voltage) to get to 50mph, you would have the same runtime.

[mudinflames]

oh im used to running nitro non stop lol, ty for help

[josh7owens]

anyone going to run this battary?

http://www.*********.com/*********/s...idProduct=6330