So how will you be using your mamba monster?

[tc3_racer_001]

hyper 8.5 PRO... dunno what motor (need some help here!!) or what batteries (definately a123, or similar, due to high charge rates (only need one set for racing, rather than a 2 + lipo sets) and rebustness...

any suggestions, thinking 5s1p, but will that give me the speed and or current draw and runtime for a 6 minute race, or will i NEED a 2p setup... which id really like to avoid due to the expense and weight esp... 350g total of batteries would be a great improvement on 14 nimh cells (to get the same voltage) (900g+!)

i havent brought anything, on a low budget, prolly have 1500 total to play around with... got a Tx and Rx, as well as the rolling chassis.. the mount will be customed, so no need for that...

realisically, what should i get... would 6S1p with low gearing (just need it to keep up with the buggies on the straight, so between 35-40mph, with a 6minute runtime... is this EVEN REALISTIC?
or 5s or would it even be possible on 4s?
i dont have a charger yet, and i only got a 30A power supply, not buying anything bigger just yet (dont have the $$$)

im looking at the hyperion range, esp when i could charge and balance a 6s pack at a solid 10A for only 170 bucks. (which would give me approx 15 minute recharge, or less)

the only concern (reason id go with 6s) is the current draw. with only 2.3aH, and a 20C rating, that only allows for a 43A constant discharge rate... i dont see any way of this working well without a low amp draw system.

just looking for suggestions for voltage, charger, and motor (ill be getting the MM, is waiting for the combo an option, will there be any motors available with the right kv ratings?... 2000kv seems about right)

all while keeping within $1500.


sorry for the long post, but heres where u guys seem to know heaps, and its active...

ryan

[hootie7159]

E-REVO CONVERSION W/ 1515 2.5D/F ON 5S 8000MAH TRUE-RC LIPO PACKS

AND

LOSI 8IGHT-T W/ 1515 1Y/F ON 4S 5000MAH NEUENERGY/THUNDERPOWER LIPO PACKS

REPLACING BOTH MAMBA'S WITH THE MONSTER.....

HOPEFULLY WILL HAVE COOLER TEMPS AFTER INSTALLATION OF MONSTER

[Maciolus]

HB Lightning Pro Evo buggy + Medusa 36-60-2000kv V2 and 6S1P A123

[Sammus]

Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

hyper 8.5 PRO... dunno what motor (need some help here!!) or what batteries (definately a123, or similar, due to high charge rates (only need one set for racing, rather than a 2 + lipo sets) and rebustness...

any suggestions, thinking 5s1p, but will that give me the speed and or current draw and runtime for a 6 minute race, or will i NEED a 2p setup... which id really like to avoid due to the expense and weight esp... 350g total of batteries would be a great improvement on 14 nimh cells (to get the same voltage) (900g+!)

i havent brought anything, on a low budget, prolly have 1500 total to play around with... got a Tx and Rx, as well as the rolling chassis.. the mount will be customed, so no need for that...

realisically, what should i get... would 6S1p with low gearing (just need it to keep up with the buggies on the straight, so between 35-40mph, with a 6minute runtime... is this EVEN REALISTIC?
or 5s or would it even be possible on 4s?
i dont have a charger yet, and i only got a 30A power supply, not buying anything bigger just yet (dont have the $$$)

im looking at the hyperion range, esp when i could charge and balance a 6s pack at a solid 10A for only 170 bucks. (which would give me approx 15 minute recharge, or less)

the only concern (reason id go with 6s) is the current draw. with only 2.3aH, and a 20C rating, that only allows for a 43A constant discharge rate... i dont see any way of this working well without a low amp draw system.

just looking for suggestions for voltage, charger, and motor (ill be getting the MM, is waiting for the combo an option, will there be any motors available with the right kv ratings?... 2000kv seems about right)

all while keeping within $1500.


sorry for the long post, but heres where u guys seem to know heaps, and its active...

ryan

the monster should take 7s A123, its the same full charge voltage as 6s lipo. If your going 1p I guess higher V is better, so go 7s1p and get a motor to suit. I was recommended against 1p in my revo though for anything under 9s, so I've changed my plans to 6s2p.

[tc3_racer_001]

ok. but the problem is, on how to charge/balance them... im not sure wether id be able to charge them with the charger i was looking at.... i need some reasonably (5A+)high powered (240v powered would be extraordinary) charger with balancer to suit 7S a123

the only other option is going with 4S2P, with any more, i think it will be too damn heavy!

the equivilant lipos are so much lighter dammit!!!... the advantage being with 6S, i can make 3 2s1p to use in my touring car. i guess i could make 1x 3s and 2x 2s...

im clearly in need of help, and cannot afford to buy any more items, once i make my decision (motor OR batteries).

how does everyone think the monster combo will compare with the hand made neu's? im thinking, they will only be popular if they are highly effcient or very cheap (like feigaos)

any suggestions?