Maxxamps batts

[GorillaMaxx360]

I got a couple of questions for you guys.

1.) what kind of runtime would i be expecting to get on 2 5000mah maxamps batteries with my setup (very rough estimate) i was thinking about 20-25min.]
2.) can the ice charger charge these batts.
3.)aprox. how long does it take too charge one of these packs safely like at 5 amps.
4) what else do i need to have in order for charging to work, for example a balancer of some sort or some battery accesories.
5.) is there anything else i should know about these batteries

(my setup will be sometype of neu motor and this car(look on last page for newer pics) thanks guys

[zeropointbug]

Hey, you know what, after looking at your new pic... it is going to be almost identical to mine! :027: Except for tires of course. :020:

About the batts, what setup are you running? I'm thinking about 20 mins generally though.

Your runtime is going to depend on what motor you get. Given a particular vehicle, the runtime usually goes down with the number of winds. I run an 8XL in my buggy and I get around 20 minutes with a 4900mAh pack.

[GorillaMaxx360]

here is my "what is needed left list" Z

X-Maxx Basher Project

1) Spektrum DX3.0 radio $150
2) Neu 1512 2d motor $240
3) RC Monster rear end bell cover for Neu motor $8
4) RC Monster heat sink for ESC $30
5) RC Monster steel idler $15
6) RC Monster 72mm dog-bone $12
7) RC Monster strobe kit $32
8) RC Monster 18t pinion $12
9) RC Monster Ubec $37
10) Maxx Amps 5000HV (2) 2s $180
11) Ice Charger $130
12) GorillaMaxx single speed conversion $75
13) Ofna 51t spur gear $8
14) Ofna Power Supply $100$
15) Proline Wabash, Masher Combo with 23mm hexes $101
16) Atomic Black Body With Flames $35
Total-1200

[zeropointbug]

I would say up to 20 mins? But I don't know, I have zero experience with Neu... someone else better cough up an estimate. Are you sure you don't want to use the 1515/1y? or even the 2.5d? Longer runtime, and more power prob.

BTW, where were you going to get that DX3? I live in Canada, and my hobby parts supplier (Greathobbies.com) has it for $280 CAD. But i was going to get the DX2 for my maxx.

Also, what wing kit is that you have? I just bought the Tekno wing kit from Mike.

[GorillaMaxx360]

to be honest i don't know what wing mount i have it is not tekno. i was told mugen or something like that works with that shock tower. when i went into the hobby shop i told him that and he recommended that i get a different wing mount system with a gs wing. I cant remember what the wing mounts where for but if i can remember correctly it was not something totally popular. i might have been something like a stormer hobbies, gs, or some other company that was not super big but they work. the only thing i do not like about them is they are really low so the top of the wing touches the body when the body is at its lowest position. i think the tekno wing is a bit higher though so it should look better than mine.

i have those batterys and charging thru the balancer it is about an hour

[GorillaMaxx360]

per battery
at what amps
on what charger

per battery, and btw youll need a balancer, http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6131 this may help, its a good setup, but you already have the ice right

but i charge @ 5 amps (1c)

and i got 35 min of bashin , had to be easy on the finger, i also ran hard and they dumped in like 10 min so its easy waste power

what controller are you thinin about? you may be better off with a 4s battery to power it up

[glassdoctor]

I would guess you will see 20 minutes hard racing action... more if you are goofing around. It may actually be more 25 minutes or so. That's what I can get with my buggy. But I run a milder motor.. you have more gear reduction... and maybe a different driving style, so I'm not sure how it compares exactly.

Lipos will take a little over and hour to fully charge if it's dead... when you charge at 1c like you said...5A for a 5k ah pack

[squeeforever]

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