rocomendations for radio Dx2.0 lipo
 

Im looking on hobbycity for a lipo to power my spektrum Dx2.0 and im not sure what i should get. I have seen the thread on how to properly set-up a lipo for use in a radio but i dont think it mentioned which one will work. what are you guys using??

and im sorry for the horrible spelling!!!

Any 3s lipo that will physically fit in the tray will work. The DX2.0 uses 8 AA batts, which have a voltage range between ~8.8v (1.1v/cell) up to 12v (1.5v/cell). 3s lipo is good from 9v (3.0v/cell) up to 12.6v (4.2v/cell) fresh off the charger. That extra 0.5v won't hurt it, but if you are worried, you can set your CC/CV threshold lower providing your charger supports it.

In any case, just watch the voltage meter on the radio to prevent discharging too low, and/or get an LVA (low voltage alarm).

thanks alot, i think that ill just watch the voltage and make sure that it doesn't get below 9v as well as disconnect the battery after use.

Actually, since a radio has a relatively slow drain, I wouldn't go that low. I'd stop at no lower than 9.6v (3.2v/cell).

will do, i have my eye on a flightmax 3s 2200mAH 15c lipo, it may be a bit large but i see alot of extra area i can access in the radio with a little dremel work, at 17 bucks it should pay for itself quickly i think!!!

one quick question, will i be able to use either of my thunder power or hyperion balancing taps for this pack?

sorry for the bump but i need to know what balance tap i need to purchase, if any, to properly charge the flightmax lipo. I currently have the ones provided by hyperion as well as thunderpower style.

Not positive, but I thought I saw that the Flightmaxs are Polyquest style taps.

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...2500-3S-03.jpg

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...2620-3S-TX.jpg

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6955

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=7346
Both uses JST-XH per the spec.

Hence you need this:

http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=3159

http://www.allerc.com/images/Pictures/HP-LB10-XH.jpg

isnt the jst-xh plugs what hyperion uses......? im pretty postive.

i have ordered the flightmax 3s 2200mAH as well as the JST-XH balance adapter, thanks for all the input guys!!