Lipos off Shelves

[skellyo]

LOL...this isn't even close to a little Mamba

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJCK1&P=7

The Flightpower EVOLITE V2 1600 should fit without a problem...just haven't bought any yet. It's 32A continuous and 48A burst.

[VintageMA]

Are you kidding me look at the specs:

SPECS: Length: 1.95" (49.5mm)
Diameter: 1.18" (30mm)
Shaft diameter: .125" (3.2mm)
Shaft length: .49" (12.5mm)
Weight: 4.13oz (110 grams)
Input voltage: 6-7 cells NiCd/NiMH and 2 cells LiPo
RPM Per Volt (kV): 4,180
Max. Current: 40A
Max. RPM: 55,000
No load current: 2.1A
Maximum Power: 300+ watts
Current @ Max. Efficiency: 28A/83%

Are you going to be running this on 2S or 3S? At 4000kv the should be no problem at all running the TP packs?

The prob is the Vendetta and MQ-SE's batt compartment. The DualSkys fit like they were made for it. Most batts are too long and/or too wide - no bigger than 33.8mm wide x 89.9mm long. I can (and have) made extenders to let me run thicker (2 -1700s is a killer combo) and the integy's are a touch tight but fit and don't move. Integys also fit real well in the m18mt and my m18. They're short and def overrated as far as mah goes (more like 1200) and much lighter than nimhs!

Most everything is too long unless you want to run 700-800mah which I don't. I've just found the 1345 FP EVO will fit, but can't find them in stock anywhere. Apogee has talked about making purpose built 1/18 but never delivered - think their shortest is 105mm.

skellyo - I replaced mine with another pr of DS 1700 that were labeled Vampower I got from Jaime at Starluck. They are the older, higher rated ones with lower C rating. The newer (same physical size) are 1300s, but 25C rated. Airplane guys love em! I plan one getting a pr of these as well as soon as I can catch them in stock.

[skellyo]

Just because it's a lower kv doesn't mean much. It's 10mm larger in diameter and 10mm longer than a Mamba motor. It's the same size as a Feigao 380S motor.

The TP 1320 pack burst rating is only 26A, which isn't even 75% of the max current rating of this motor. I would much prefer to purchase a pack that is actually spec'd high enough to have some headroom.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by Duster_360

skellyo - I replaced mine with another pr of DS 1700 that were labeled Vampower I got from Jaime at Starluck. They are the older, higher rated ones with lower C rating. The newer (same physical size) are 1300s, but 25C rated. Airplane guys love em! I plan one getting a pr of these as well as soon as I can catch them in stock.

I believe rschoi is running the Dualsky 1300's and likes them pretty well. However, I think I'd just rather go with the Flightpowers if I can find them since I already have a couple of V-Balancers and it would save me having to make balancing adapters or anything of that sort.

I have the balancer needed for dualskys, but the rest of my stuff is hyperion. I'm waiting on a pr of Neu 5ah 30C batts (G2R) now so I guess I'm going to be getting more adapters.

I see a 1500, but not a 1600 FP? What are you doing to run a batt 105mm long in a MQ?

[skellyo]

http://flightpowerusa.com/index.asp?...EVOLITE-16002S

Interesting, where to buy? TH isn't carrying that capacity and the places listed don't seem to be on net.

The newer XPower Dual Sky lipos are 25C rated but 1300mah - .5 amp more current if they can really deliver. Been out long enough, someone should know if the ratings realistic?

I know FPs have a better rep, will look around some more before I buy. Thanks

[skellyo]

I haven't found a place to buy the 2S 1600 pack yet.

[VintageMA]

Try here:
http://www.clubhobbies.com/index.php...ducts_id=76260

or here:
http://www.tjdmodels.com/e-commerce/...productId=2235

or here:
http://www.pivotalhobbies.com/sc/hom...table=Y&cat=80

I just threw the model EVOLITE-16002S into a Google search.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by VintageMA

Try here:
http://www.clubhobbies.com/index.php...ducts_id=76260

or here:
http://www.tjdmodels.com/e-commerce/...productId=2235

or here:
http://www.pivotalhobbies.com/sc/hom...table=Y&cat=80

I just threw the model EVOLITE-16002S into a Google search.

Thanks Vintage...looks like the first one may work. The other two are not in the US.

Ditto, Vintage!

I just ordered a pair - 1600 2s and a 1600 3S. I hope this is one of those sites that won't let you place order unless item is in stock. Price was list and since I'm not a member, the S&H was a bit of a ding. Now, off to look for adapters for the balance connectors.

That was almost too easy, 2nd stop, 2 adapters later and I'm set for both the EVOLites and the Neu 5ah batts I bought few days back. Impressed by the flexibility of my 0606i hyperion charger, liking it more and more!

[VintageMA]

Originally Posted by skellyo

Thanks Vintage...looks like the first one may work. The other two are not in the US.

Even though the TP packs won't work for you, that was the same problem I used to have buying the TP Prolite packs - always had to order them from DraganFly Innovations up in Canada.

That was at least until I discovered rclipos.com - Pat over there is really great.

[skellyo]

Duster: Let us know how it goes with ordering from that site, and also how you like the batts when you get them in.

Def, let you know. I tried to call to confirm stock, but they must have been closed already. I'll see what order status looks like tomorrow. I sur ehope they actually had them in stock!