rocomendations for radio Dx2.0 lipo

[shizzon]

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!!!

[BrianG]

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).

[shizzon]

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.

[BrianG]

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).

[shizzon]

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!!!

[shizzon]

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

[shizzon]

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.

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by shizzon

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.

[Arct1k]

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

[rootar]

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

[shizzon]

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