Which Battery and why
12-30-2008, 01:58 PM
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Which Battery and why
Can someone please explain the difference between these two batteries and why I should pay more for the one
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNHS4&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH AA Flat Receiver U [/link]
or
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLX50&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH Flat 4/5A Rx U Pana[/link]
Thanks in advance,
Dan
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNHS4&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH AA Flat Receiver U [/link]
or
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLX50&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH Flat 4/5A Rx U Pana[/link]
Thanks in advance,
Dan
12-30-2008, 02:00 PM
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RE: Which Battery and why
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Can someone please explain the difference between these two batteries and why I should pay more for the one
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNHS4&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH AA Flat Receiver U [/link]
or
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLX50&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH Flat 4/5A Rx U Pana[/link]
Thanks in advance,
Dan
Can someone please explain the difference between these two batteries and why I should pay more for the one
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNHS4&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH AA Flat Receiver U [/link]
or
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLX50&P=0]Hobbico HydriMax 5C 6V 2000mAh NiMH Flat 4/5A Rx U Pana[/link]
Thanks in advance,
Dan
TIA again,
Dan
12-30-2008, 02:41 PM
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RE: Which Battery and why
Before you invest in a new nimh pack, you should look at the 2300 mah A123 battery pack. Take a look at www.hangtimes.com to understand the A123. You won't regret it.
12-30-2008, 04:22 PM
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RE: Which Battery and why
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Before you invest in a new nimh pack, you should look at the 2300 mah A123 battery pack. Take a look at www.hangtimes.com to understand the A123. You won't regret it.
Before you invest in a new nimh pack, you should look at the 2300 mah A123 battery pack. Take a look at www.hangtimes.com to understand the A123. You won't regret it.
Thanks though.
Still curious on peoples thoughts.
Dan
12-31-2008, 03:27 AM
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Well I don't know a ton about these things, but:
The Panasonic cells are smaller and have the same capacity, thus they are more expensive. It is important to note that the 4/5A pack is NOT recommended for high discharge rates associated with digital servos - they will draw too much current and drop the voltage below a safe operating level.
The Sanyo cell pack is larger but is also lighter. It is approved for high discharge rates as stated on the page.
Lucky you, you need/want the less expensive AND LIGHTER pack
The Panasonic cells are smaller and have the same capacity, thus they are more expensive. It is important to note that the 4/5A pack is NOT recommended for high discharge rates associated with digital servos - they will draw too much current and drop the voltage below a safe operating level.
The Sanyo cell pack is larger but is also lighter. It is approved for high discharge rates as stated on the page.
Lucky you, you need/want the less expensive AND LIGHTER pack
12-31-2008, 09:03 AM
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RE: Which Battery and why
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Well I don't know a ton about these things, but:
The Panasonic cells are smaller and have the same capacity, thus they are more expensive. It is important to note that the 4/5A pack is NOT recommended for high discharge rates associated with digital servos - they will draw too much current and drop the voltage below a safe operating level.
The Sanyo cell pack is larger but is also lighter. It is approved for high discharge rates as stated on the page.
Lucky you, you need/want the less expensive AND LIGHTER pack
Well I don't know a ton about these things, but:
The Panasonic cells are smaller and have the same capacity, thus they are more expensive. It is important to note that the 4/5A pack is NOT recommended for high discharge rates associated with digital servos - they will draw too much current and drop the voltage below a safe operating level.
The Sanyo cell pack is larger but is also lighter. It is approved for high discharge rates as stated on the page.
Lucky you, you need/want the less expensive AND LIGHTER pack
Thanks for confirming my thoughts.
I purchased the Sanyo pack.
Last question. Is there any difference between 4/5a packs and AA packs besides size/weight?
TIA
Dan
01-11-2009, 10:20 AM
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RE: Which Battery and why
Unless the small increase in weight and size is critical, for high current operations you are better of with NiCad rather than NiMh as they have a lower internal impedance and will give you twice the liftetime (number of charge/discharge cycles).
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RE: Which Battery and why
Making your own battery pace is easy. Use a 100 wat soldering gun. scuff the ends of the cells, apply a little flux, then a small drop of solder. You can us Ks brass material for bars between the batteries.
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Ahhh the 100 W soldering does the job FAST so as not to overheat the battery internals I bet. Great idea. I once thought it might be a good idea to put a piece of flexible wire between the cells so you could cram them into the tight places like way back into the tail or something.
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