Life batteries for RX use - pros & cons?

[rocketcity]

We carry the Hyperion line on Batteries, Chargers and Servos

 

[Daniel's Racing]

Pair of 1300's 10C packs last for a long time. Just 1 of them lasts a long time. Lol.

 

[Piston1]

So.........

With the fact that I run dual RX's in my twins, one for throttle and one for steering even with digitals I'm thinking 2 1600mah life packs would get it done based on what you guys using them are seeing as far a run time vs. nimh. Sound about right?

Sounds like 1100mah to me. What kind of 1600mah you thinking.

 

[Piston1]

So.........

With the fact that I run dual RX's in my twins, one for throttle and one for steering even with digitals I'm thinking 2 1600mah life packs would get it done based on what you guys using them are seeing as far a run time vs. nimh. Sound about right?

Just one 2100 Life pack with two harness good enough power amp

Yuen,

I think that would defeat the safety reason.

 

[Don Ferrette]

So.........

With the fact that I run dual RX's in my twins, one for throttle and one for steering even with digitals I'm thinking 2 1600mah life packs would get it done based on what you guys using them are seeing as far a run time vs. nimh. Sound about right?

Sounds like 1100mah to me. What kind of 1600mah you thinking.

Was looking at Hyperion 1600 flat pack (HP FG305-1600-2S) since all my lipos for the FE stuff are same

 

[Piston1]

So.........

With the fact that I run dual RX's in my twins, one for throttle and one for steering even with digitals I'm thinking 2 1600mah life packs would get it done based on what you guys using them are seeing as far a run time vs. nimh. Sound about right?

Sounds like 1100mah to me. What kind of 1600mah you thinking.

Was looking at Hyperion 1600 flat pack (HP FG305-1600-2S) since all my lipos for the FE stuff are same

I see.

 

[Jim Caldwell]

That's the pack I use in my 6-8s rigger, as many have said jus tgo for it, you won't be disapointed.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Thanks for all the help guys, decided to buy some of Daniel's 1100/10C packs since they'll fit in some existing set ups as well.

 

[Preston_Hall]

In general, a nicad or nimh will have twice the mah rating of a lithium to even tihink about coming close.

 

[Grimracer]

follow up with that Preston.. I dont undersand?

Thanks man!

Grim

 

[Tim Kish]

Anyone using these batteries http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14466

Tim K

 

[Ron Jefferson]

I just got 3 of these in the mail today. Small, light and only $13.49ea. Now that's sweet!

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1389_1393_127/products_id/177906/n/ProTek-R-C-LiFe-15C-Stick-Battery-Pack-66V-500mAh

Ron

 

[Jerry T]

Anyone using these batteries http://www.hobbyking...idProduct=14466

Tim K

I have these very happy so far.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=14075

 

[David Bryant]

With the seemingly popularity in growth of these LiFE packs should we completely abandon using traditional NiCAD packs for R/C nitro boat use? Obviously the LiFE packs are smaller and more efficient than traditional NiCAD packs.

I've always used SR Batteries brand (600mah - 1100mah) 6v Rx packs in my boats. They have functioned very well, provide robust current and capacity.

I have much NiCAD battery support equipment for charging and discharging packs. Traditional NiCAD packs are 1.2v per cell. My Ace digipace cycler/charger is calibrated at 1.1v per cell (I believe). Not sure I could re-calibrate for LiFE pack cell voltage, I've read that they can be dificult to get a solid voltage reading? Anyway beyond all this sounds like the LiFE packs perform well (from what I've read so far).

 

[Bob Morton]

David,

Here's what I am doing as my nicads and nmhds go bad I replace them with LiFe battery's . no use throwing away good battery's ,

Some are old and still pack a good punch.

Nails