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10-31-2006, 02:07 PM
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I will soon be buying a hump pack for my Savage. I was thinking of the LRP VTEC 1400mAh 6V Hump Pack. Is this a good choice, and how many tanks can a 1400mAh pack go through before recharging? Also, I need a hump pack charger, just a small, cheap overnight one. Any suggestions?
And finally, can someone tell me what equipment I need to be able to charge the hump pack from inside the car, possibly with pictures?
Thanks in advance.
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And finally, can someone tell me what equipment I need to be able to charge the hump pack from inside the car, possibly with pictures?
Thanks in advance.
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10-31-2006, 02:09 PM
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RE: Batteries
I cant direct you in terms of charging but for the hump pack I got mine from here and its great. Probably 6-7 tanks before charging. Oh and you pick your plug at this site.
maxamps.com ----search for savage
maxamps.com ----search for savage
10-31-2006, 02:17 PM
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You only get 6 or 7 tanks before you have to charge? A lot has to do with what servo you have as higher torque servos use up more energy. I have a 200oz servo and I get no less then 1 ½ quarts of run time with a 1200 pack.
As far as finding a cheap over night charger you should be able to go to any RC store web site and find that. I use my peak charger to charge my packs that range from 1100 to 1400 and it takes about an hour.
As far as finding a cheap over night charger you should be able to go to any RC store web site and find that. I use my peak charger to charge my packs that range from 1100 to 1400 and it takes about an hour.
10-31-2006, 02:22 PM
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RE: Batteries
The problem is finding an overnight charger with the right plugs. Most charges are too powerful and can only charge 7+ cell battery packs.
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RE: Batteries
I use this charger. 1 Hour per 100 mAh. eg. 1200mAh takes 12 hours.
Fraid its a UK site. But probably much the same over there.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...on&ItemID=1702
It says 4.8V, but I have it and it works with 6V. It will also charge you Tx if you have a compatible one.
Fraid its a UK site. But probably much the same over there.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...on&ItemID=1702
It says 4.8V, but I have it and it works with 6V. It will also charge you Tx if you have a compatible one.
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Being your voltages over there are different then here I cannot help you with a charger. They are no problem get the right one here. Good luck.
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If you have the stock radio, this should do.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=24259
If not, then there are some other switches here.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun..._string=switch
The 2 Fastrax ones and a Hitec. (I dont know if you have Fastrax in Germany?)
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=24259
If not, then there are some other switches here.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun..._string=switch
The 2 Fastrax ones and a Hitec. (I dont know if you have Fastrax in Germany?)
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Like A8man said, check out Maxamps.com. I bought two of their 1400mah Savage packs and with it shipping it was $30. I'm now running one of their packs on my LST2 and I'm going to order a couple for my Mad Force next. The wiring they use seems to be pretty good quality and like already mentioned, you can get any type plug you want on the packs.
As for the charger, come off of a little more money and buy a decent peak charger. Something like [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAVN1&P=0]THIS (click here)[/link]
That is AC/DC so you can also use it in the car. It will handle all of the batteries you might need to charge for one of these things and it's reasonably priced. I'm not really recommending that specific charger though, and most companies offer something comparable. Instead of getting one little charger that takes all night to charge the hump pack, you could charge your glow ignitor, rotostart battery, and hump pack all in a fraction of that time.
As for the charger, come off of a little more money and buy a decent peak charger. Something like [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAVN1&P=0]THIS (click here)[/link]
That is AC/DC so you can also use it in the car. It will handle all of the batteries you might need to charge for one of these things and it's reasonably priced. I'm not really recommending that specific charger though, and most companies offer something comparable. Instead of getting one little charger that takes all night to charge the hump pack, you could charge your glow ignitor, rotostart battery, and hump pack all in a fraction of that time.
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Can someone tell me what equipment I need to be able to charge my hump pack directly from the truck, possibly with pictures?
Can someone tell me what equipment I need to be able to charge my hump pack directly from the truck, possibly with pictures?
For a charger jack, I purchased the following from Tower Hobbies:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXH462
This allows you to replace your standard RCVR box switch and leads with a Input / Output with a charge lead. You can then attach the charge lead to the cover of your X RTR or X SS RCVR box lid. There is a small square hole covered by a rubber seal. Remove the seal to charge and voila... easy. There is instructions in the back of the X SS manual under options to tell you how to do it. There should be two pieces of plasic that you used to hold the connector in place and its all fastened together with two screws into the plastic RCVR box lid.
I cant download the manual here at work, but here is the link: http://www.hpieurope.com/instructions.php?lang=en
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Like A8man said, check out Maxamps.com. I bought two of their 1400mah Savage packs and with it shipping it was $30. I'm now running one of their packs on my LST2 and I'm going to order a couple for my Mad Force next. The wiring they use seems to be pretty good quality and like already mentioned, you can get any type plug you want on the packs.
As for the charger, come off of a little more money and buy a decent peak charger. Something like [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAVN1&P=0]THIS (click here)[/link]
That is AC/DC so you can also use it in the car. It will handle all of the batteries you might need to charge for one of these things and it's reasonably priced. I'm not really recommending that specific charger though, and most companies offer something comparable. Instead of getting one little charger that takes all night to charge the hump pack, you could charge your glow ignitor, rotostart battery, and hump pack all in a fraction of that time.
Like A8man said, check out Maxamps.com. I bought two of their 1400mah Savage packs and with it shipping it was $30. I'm now running one of their packs on my LST2 and I'm going to order a couple for my Mad Force next. The wiring they use seems to be pretty good quality and like already mentioned, you can get any type plug you want on the packs.
As for the charger, come off of a little more money and buy a decent peak charger. Something like [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAVN1&P=0]THIS (click here)[/link]
That is AC/DC so you can also use it in the car. It will handle all of the batteries you might need to charge for one of these things and it's reasonably priced. I'm not really recommending that specific charger though, and most companies offer something comparable. Instead of getting one little charger that takes all night to charge the hump pack, you could charge your glow ignitor, rotostart battery, and hump pack all in a fraction of that time.
