Which 3S Lipo and charger - RC-Monster Forums

ssspconcepts · 01:49 PM

Okay folks. I am getting ready to order my Lipos. I do not have a lot of experience in that departmentment and would like your advice. There are two brands that I am currently evaluating, but if y'all know of something better, please let me know. The two types that I am considering:

Flightpower 3S 5000mah 125-amp continuous

or

MaxAmps 3S2P 8000mah 160-amp continuous

Any recommendations on a charger? I want something that can eventually handle 5S and 6S packs. Maybe the EOS 1210i. Right now I have the MRC 977, which can charge two 3S packs simultaneously.

captain harlock · 06.15.2007, 11:11 AM

With no doubts go with the FlightPower 5000mah 3s packs. You should get a good charger like the MRC 989( charges up to 8s) and the FlightPower balancer with a 5s hi-rate
V-Balance harness.

ssspconcepts · 06.15.2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain harlock

With no doubts go with the FlightPower 5000mah 3s packs. You should get a good charger like the MRC 989( charges up to 8s) and the FlightPower balancer with a 5s hi-rate
V-Balance harness.

Thanks for the advice....So the flightpower lipos are better huh? Why are they better?

captain harlock · 06.15.2007, 03:59 PM

Factory built, prematched and prebalanced. Very durable during crashes and they hold much more voltage than any other lipos at high amp draw. Well priced, too.

ssspconcepts · 01:02 PM

Looks like my thread is dead in the water here....

Can anyone provide additionally opinions of what is the better 3S Lipo pack? Its not that I doubt the Captains good word....its just that I veiw opinions sorta like human intelligence (you know the U.S. Defense industry type-HUMINT). I prefer to base my purchases on multiple sources....

bdebde · 06.17.2007, 01:12 PM

I run the Apogee li/mn batts for my 3s rig, they work very well.

ssspconcepts · 06.17.2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bdebde

I run the Apogee li/mn batts for my 3s rig, they work very well.

Thanks I assume you are using the 5800mah packs? Any problems with them getting hot with your Mamba Max ESC and 5700kv motor?

bdebde · 06.17.2007, 09:11 PM

I am using the 3800's. They do get to about 120 with the 5700, but only a bit over 100 when running the 4600. Of course I have a heavy MT2 conversion (5lbs) with 4 wheel drive geared for about 55mph on the 5700 (45mph on 4600). The 5800's should run cooler since they have a higher capacity.