mini-t run time
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mini-t run time
hi, with a 7.2v 1100mah pack, there is only like 15-20mins of runtime right?
well with a mini z monster aaa's will give it like 2 hours
so if i use rechargable aa's in my (soon to get) mini-t
will my run time rival that of the mini z monster?
well with a mini z monster aaa's will give it like 2 hours
so if i use rechargable aa's in my (soon to get) mini-t
will my run time rival that of the mini z monster?
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RE: mini-t run time
I recently bought a Mini-t and run it stock with the exception of the Losi 7.2V 1100mAh battery pack. I get about 40 minutes run time on average. I'm not sure about the rest of your post though.
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i dont know how long the aa's last in it i had it out when i first got it and it was just boring with the aa's in it all most sold it today but got the $20 charger for the 7.2 bat that came with it and what a dif i love this thing now glad i spent the cash insted of selling it now
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15 minutes of fast run time.
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ORIGINAL: BOBSONATOR025
just put in a lithium batterty
just put in a lithium batterty
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hey my friend has a micro rs4 w/ a bl motor. he came over and i put my thunder power lithium polymer on it and the thing flw to outer space
hey my friend has a micro rs4 w/ a bl motor. he came over and i put my thunder power lithium polymer on it and the thing flw to outer space
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RE: mini-t run time
ok, let me give it to you straight, i dont care how long it lasts with a pack,
but what i want to know is how long aa's will last,
and also if i used a 6 aa battery holder and put the batteries in there will i get long run time and the 7.2v?
but what i want to know is how long aa's will last,
and also if i used a 6 aa battery holder and put the batteries in there will i get long run time and the 7.2v?
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hi, with a 7.2v 1100mah pack, there is only like 15-20mins of runtime right?
well with a mini z monster aaa's will give it like 2 hours
so if i use rechargable aa's in my (soon to get) mini-t
will my run time rival that of the mini z monster?
hi, with a 7.2v 1100mah pack, there is only like 15-20mins of runtime right?
well with a mini z monster aaa's will give it like 2 hours
so if i use rechargable aa's in my (soon to get) mini-t
will my run time rival that of the mini z monster?
ORIGINAL: nitrobashinauz
ok, let me give it to you straight, i dont care how long it lasts with a pack,
but what i want to know is how long aa's will last,
and also if i used a 6 aa battery holder and put the batteries in there will i get long run time and the 7.2v?
ok, let me give it to you straight, i dont care how long it lasts with a pack,
but what i want to know is how long aa's will last,
and also if i used a 6 aa battery holder and put the batteries in there will i get long run time and the 7.2v?
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RE: mini-t run time
ok, thanks for given it to me straight tigger
i dont have a mmt, but i saw a thread with someone saying theres lasted like an hour or sumthin
the reason i wanted to use the rechargable aa's is cause i already have a charger and some 2200mah's sitting round,
and i was wondering if i could use them,
but i'm thinking of just buying multiple packs and a charger now,
i want the long run time caus ei will use the mini-t at leik ovals when my brothers are playing soccer,
or mum or dad are at a function at the esplenade (they both happen quite a bit)
i think i'll have to get an ac/dc charger so i charge while i'm there and drive all day!
how do the mini-t's go on grass?
when i get my mini-t i think i'll put a big block, and suggestions (value for money)?
bearings and the 7.2v packs, (how many volts can the stock esc take?),
cause from what i hear, those mods will push it into the mid 20's (cheaply) correct?
thanks all,
and remember give it to me straight
i dont have a mmt, but i saw a thread with someone saying theres lasted like an hour or sumthin
the reason i wanted to use the rechargable aa's is cause i already have a charger and some 2200mah's sitting round,
and i was wondering if i could use them,
but i'm thinking of just buying multiple packs and a charger now,
i want the long run time caus ei will use the mini-t at leik ovals when my brothers are playing soccer,
or mum or dad are at a function at the esplenade (they both happen quite a bit)
i think i'll have to get an ac/dc charger so i charge while i'm there and drive all day!
how do the mini-t's go on grass?
when i get my mini-t i think i'll put a big block, and suggestions (value for money)?
bearings and the 7.2v packs, (how many volts can the stock esc take?),
cause from what i hear, those mods will push it into the mid 20's (cheaply) correct?
thanks all,
and remember give it to me straight
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RE: mini-t run time
I've got a mini-t with a 7.2,Novak GT7 ESC,and a Groupner speed 300 with a average run time of 35-50 minutes depending on how heavy my "finger" is!With the trinity motor it averaged 30 min.With the Baha motor it went down to 15 to 20 min. So the best "bang for the buck"would be a7.2v battery and the "300",(my local hobby shop sells it for14.95$)and don't forget to......sorry i'm not telling you all my "tricks"My "T" has been clocked at 37mph though!! And thats not using the 9.6v with the groupner 400!! E-MAIL me,you might find out a little more......
'BUY ELECTRIC, THEY GET BETTER MILEAGE PLUS THEY DON'T SMELL LIKE BUG SPRAY!!!!OH YEA ALSO THEY DON'T SOUND LIKE An "OLD WEEDWACKER" The "MINI-MASTER"-----------
'BUY ELECTRIC, THEY GET BETTER MILEAGE PLUS THEY DON'T SMELL LIKE BUG SPRAY!!!!OH YEA ALSO THEY DON'T SOUND LIKE An "OLD WEEDWACKER" The "MINI-MASTER"-----------
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ok "TIGGER". I have some cool lipo charger i bought from the RadioControlExpo also known as the "RCX". the battery i am using is a thunder power 3 cell 1300mah battery W/11.1 VOLTS
just incase u want to know what motor he was using he had the "MAMBA" bl motor FROM "Castle creations"
ITS MADNESSS!!!!!!!!! but i swear to god this thing is crazy lipo batterys are the best thing on
earth!!!!
just incase u want to know what motor he was using he had the "MAMBA" bl motor FROM "Castle creations"
ITS MADNESSS!!!!!!!!! but i swear to god this thing is crazy lipo batterys are the best thing on
earth!!!!
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ORIGINAL: BOBSONATOR025
ok "TIGGER". I have some cool lipo charger i bought from the RadioControlExpo also known as the "RCX". the battery i am using is a thunder power 3 cell 1300mah battery W/11.1 VOLTS
just incase u want to know what motor he was using he had the "MAMBA" bl motor FROM "Castle creations"
ok "TIGGER". I have some cool lipo charger i bought from the RadioControlExpo also known as the "RCX". the battery i am using is a thunder power 3 cell 1300mah battery W/11.1 VOLTS
just incase u want to know what motor he was using he had the "MAMBA" bl motor FROM "Castle creations"
ORIGINAL: BOBSONATOR025
well i already have a lithium polymer 7.4 volt battery i got from the rcx. But i still dont know if the hpi micro rs4 is better ...if who ever out there is reading this that has an hpi tell me how it runs.
OVERLAND guy..... how fast do u think a mini t would go if i put my lithium polymer 7.4 volt 1200 mah battery in it and a team orion chubby motor or a baja motor or a beast motor or somthing like that..... Any ways "OVERLAND" how fast does your mini t go?
well i already have a lithium polymer 7.4 volt battery i got from the rcx. But i still dont know if the hpi micro rs4 is better ...if who ever out there is reading this that has an hpi tell me how it runs.
OVERLAND guy..... how fast do u think a mini t would go if i put my lithium polymer 7.4 volt 1200 mah battery in it and a team orion chubby motor or a baja motor or a beast motor or somthing like that..... Any ways "OVERLAND" how fast does your mini t go?
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Im sure Tigger its the mamba 25, i dont know which version though. i think it was the competition pack. Yeah i did upgrade from last time. Good memory "TIGGER"
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I have no idea how fast my Mini-T is but it is very quick--the Peak Racing Chubby runs very good. I also stayed away from most all titanium parts since I would rather keep the weight down and have both the cheapest and easiest parts be replaceable instead of the next weak link.
RS300 synthesized receiver (for use with a JR XS3 crystal less-radio transmitter)
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HiTec HS-5125MG servo (programmable metal-geared airplane servo)
Venom-Racing 1100 & Peak Racing 1200 Ni-MH 6-cell battery packs
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Losi Oil-filled Shocks (35 front, 40 rear)
Megatech Mini-Z LED front and rear light kit
Mini “Smasher” Rear Tires w/ Chrome Rims
-Step-Pin Rear Tires for spares (both Chrome Rims & Yellow Rims)
-Stock front tires and gearing
And some freaking wheelie bar to help keep it from flipping over on the asphalt and ozite carpet (on dirt, it's fine).
I purchased the LiPo for the Xray M18, which is having ESC problems. I've already consulted Shawn at Castle Creations about the ESC and it appears that it would be better and probably simpler to use the Mamba-25 speed control since it has finally been released instead of the Castle Creations "airplane" speed control that is in the M18 now.
RS300 synthesized receiver (for use with a JR XS3 crystal less-radio transmitter)
Peak Racing Chubby Micro RS4 Mod Motor
Novak GT7 ESC
HiTec HS-5125MG servo (programmable metal-geared airplane servo)
Venom-Racing 1100 & Peak Racing 1200 Ni-MH 6-cell battery packs
Losi Bearing kit
Losi Oil-filled Shocks (35 front, 40 rear)
Megatech Mini-Z LED front and rear light kit
Mini “Smasher” Rear Tires w/ Chrome Rims
-Step-Pin Rear Tires for spares (both Chrome Rims & Yellow Rims)
-Stock front tires and gearing
And some freaking wheelie bar to help keep it from flipping over on the asphalt and ozite carpet (on dirt, it's fine).
I purchased the LiPo for the Xray M18, which is having ESC problems. I've already consulted Shawn at Castle Creations about the ESC and it appears that it would be better and probably simpler to use the Mamba-25 speed control since it has finally been released instead of the Castle Creations "airplane" speed control that is in the M18 now.
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If you want to know how fast your car will go,Go down to your local donut shop and ask officer friendly to radar ya!! Most of the guys have no problem with it,and some will probably ask ya to take your car for a "spin"!!! LOL Eric----
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"officer friendly to radar ya!!"
"officer friendly to radar ya!!"
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yeah ur right tigger. These people at the rcx were even tring to sell me like a clay "bomb" shelter thing to put my lipo pack in while i am charging it.
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Well from what i,ve heard so far,"LIPOS" are expensive,unstable,,high maintence,and maybe illegal in some states---------Hmmm i think i,ll stick with my Ni-CAD setup,at least till i win the lottery boys!!!