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captain harlock · **lipo packs -** 04.08.2006, 02:56 PM

Hi. I just got addicted, already, to a brushless converted truggy ( I'm thinking of a HPI Hellfire with some speedtech hopups and, ofcourse, Mike's help).

I need six lipo cells for my setup. 6400-8000mah are my target equipped with a balance connector. I also need a charger( a good one for no more than 150-200 with a balancer). I'm ready to spend $600 maxximum for 6s lipos and charger.

The project is going to take a very long time, I guess. With God's willing, I might have it ready after 10-12 months. Money is a real problem right now.

Thanks for help, though

Alawi El-Jifri

Sylvester · 04.08.2006, 03:09 PM

Try to look at maxamps, get the EOS charger, and the LVD's they have, just browse their site for now. www.maxamps.com

MetalMan · 04.08.2006, 03:33 PM

If you buy from Maxamps, you could get two 3s2p packs with their 3000mah cells, so 6000mah total. That's $240 for the packs, and then you can get 2 Hyperion LBA6 balancers, $40 each, $80 for both. Without a charger, that's $320. There really aren't many (if any) chargers besides the AF109 that can do 6 Lipo cells for under $200, but the Thunder Power 1010C is $200 and is very good.
If you get the TP 10cell balancer for $100 and charger, along with the data cable to go between the balancer and charger, you would have a completely fool-proof charging setup that is advanced as it gets. So, for $300 you get a top-notch charging setup. Then, you would have $300 left for batteries.

captain harlock · 04.09.2006, 09:08 AM

Well, that seems interesting. Are the Maxamps lipos good enough for my setup? How much will it cost me if I get the 8000mah packs in 6s form?
I'll check on the TP balancer and charger. I might go for a Schulze charger if needed.

Thanks for the help, Sylvester and MetalMan.

Alawi El-Jifri

MetalMan · 04.09.2006, 09:59 AM

It would cost $380 total for two 3s2p packs, that would be put in series for 6s2p 8000mah.

squeeforever · 04.09.2006, 11:07 AM

but keep in mind, the schulze charger is a little less than 200. ive seen it for 160.

MetalMan · 04.09.2006, 11:11 AM

Which one?

squeeforever · 04.09.2006, 01:32 PM

the 330d.

captain harlock · 04.09.2006, 01:57 PM

The isl 8-936g is listed for 889 dollars or something. Is it that incredible to be sold for such a rediculous price?!!!!!

MetalMan · 04.09.2006, 02:17 PM

The Schulze 330d at 3s-6s Lipo can do up to 5.5amps. That would be an option, but it doesn't have the ability to interface with a balancer, like the TP 1010C charger can.

squeeforever · 04.09.2006, 06:07 PM

ah...that makes since. so its not a cc/cv?

starscream · 04.10.2006, 01:09 AM

The maxamps packs do not appear to be pre-wired for a balancing cable. So, this may sound dumb but how will the maxamps pack be balanced without being pre-wired to do so?

captain harlock · 04.10.2006, 04:36 AM

Well, you're the pros here and I simply need the best for a moderate price. Batteries should not go under 6k mah.

nl12 · 04.10.2006, 06:04 AM

You need to have a close look at a hellfire first, there is not a lot of room on the chassis for lipos, that is one of the reasons why i chose to convert a Jammin crt instead, maybe you have some better ideas on where to put stuff, it looked like a more challanging conversion to me. I am sure it can be done though, the new kyosho MP777ST-R would be a cool conversion too.

MetalMan · 04.10.2006, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by squeeforever

ah...that makes since. so its not a cc/cv?

It is CC/CV.

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Originally Posted by starscream

The maxamps packs do not appear to be pre-wired for a balancing cable. So, this may sound dumb but how will the maxamps pack be balanced without being pre-wired to do so?

It's an option on their website. Look under where it says "Add to Cart", and you will see 2 options for taps, TP taps or Hyperion taps.