Lipo powered transmitter!!! - RC-Monster Forums

lipomax · **Lipo powered transmitter!!! -** 02.19.2005, 01:15 AM

So, I had some old lipos sitting around that were 11.1 volts but only like 1200 mah and 2000 mah... too small to use in the 1/10 vehicles and since I got rid of all 1/18th, I had no use for them - until today.

Today, I got so sick and tired of recharging those stupid AAs for my transmitter tha I just chucked them all. Then, I got my transmitter - the XR3i and ripped out some plastic inside the battery compartment and then soldered a deans connector and now I can use all my little 11.1 volt lipos for my transmitter!
Now, I only have ONE charger for both car and transmitter. Life is simple... and the transmitter works great and I have tons of little lipos for my transmitter now!

lipomax · 02.19.2005, 01:17 AM

Oh, and it's ultralight now - less fatigue. Not to mention, if it sits around for weeks, it doesn't lose its charge.

RC-Monster Mike · 02.19.2005, 11:23 AM

Cool idea. You can also read the pack voltage on the display and avoid overcharging. Not to mention with the slightly higher voltage, you have a stronger signal. Sounds like a win/win to me.

02.19.2005, 05:22 PM

wait, a reciever can handle 11 volts:confused:

I thought they were only rated at 6 volts max?

gixxer · 02.19.2005, 06:29 PM

he is using them in his transmitter not for his reciever. i did the same thing last week for my hitec crx. just picked up a 2100mah 3cell pack and dropped it in. starting at 12.6 volts charged should last awhile. i was using the rechargables for the transmitter too but they get irritating since they only start at just over 10volts charged.