Reliable RX Lipos for jets
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Reliable RX Lipos for jets
Can anyone recommend another brand of reliable 2s receiver lipos besides Thunder Power? They are not keeping up with the current demand and I am tired of waiting. I have looked into Spektrum, JR, and Powerbox, but the cost is enormous.
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We have very good experience with Jeti Li-Ions Rx packs.
Jeti Power Ion RB receiver battery pack comes equipped with built-in over-charging (Voltage higher than 5V/cell), and over-discharging (150A) protection circuits. One of the biggest advantages of the Li-Ion cells is the mechanical resistance due to reinforced metal casing.
http://www.espritmodel.com/search.aspx?find=jeti+li-ion
Jeti Power Ion RB receiver battery pack comes equipped with built-in over-charging (Voltage higher than 5V/cell), and over-discharging (150A) protection circuits. One of the biggest advantages of the Li-Ion cells is the mechanical resistance due to reinforced metal casing.
http://www.espritmodel.com/search.aspx?find=jeti+li-ion
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Yes, I will also be using a pair of packs for a Spektrum 12ch powersafe setup. There is redundancy if one batt fails, and the likelihood of both failing simultaneously is minimal.
thanks for your reply!
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We have very good experience with Jeti Li-Ions Rx packs.
Jeti Power Ion RB receiver battery pack comes equipped with built-in over-charging (Voltage higher than 5V/cell), and over-discharging (150A) protection circuits. One of the biggest advantages of the Li-Ion cells is the mechanical resistance due to reinforced metal casing.
http://www.espritmodel.com/search.aspx?find=jeti+li-ion
Jeti Power Ion RB receiver battery pack comes equipped with built-in over-charging (Voltage higher than 5V/cell), and over-discharging (150A) protection circuits. One of the biggest advantages of the Li-Ion cells is the mechanical resistance due to reinforced metal casing.
http://www.espritmodel.com/search.aspx?find=jeti+li-ion
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Looks like a very reasonably priced alternative that is worth considering. Might be a great option for the light and afterburner ring systems which require good 2 to 3 amp batteries. Thanks!
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I use spektrum receiver packs and powerbox. Have them in all my valuable planes. Never had a problem with them, which is not true for some of the cheaper stuff I have used in my not so valuable planes.
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Jeti also has some 2100 mah and 2700mah 2S Lipo receiver packs in addition to the Lithium Ion packs they sell. http://www.espritmodel.com/jeti-rece...v-li-poly.aspx I've used them in a couple of airplanes and they seem to be quite good. For a plane that I wanted to use 5000 mah 2S pack I used pulse.
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Again, the RX and ECU's are such low-current applications that the batteries are not stressed at all. As long as they are properly maintained and balanced, their reliability is great.
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Jeti also has some 2100 mah and 2700mah 2S Lipo receiver packs in addition to the Lithium Ion packs they sell. http://www.espritmodel.com/jeti-rece...v-li-poly.aspx I've used them in a couple of airplanes and they seem to be quite good. For a plane that I wanted to use 5000 mah 2S pack I used pulse.
I use Jeti li-Ions for radio and for the turbine, simply to reduce the risk of lipo fire at home.
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Hi Wayne, jeti does not make or sell lipos. Those are some other lipos that the USA distributor is putting his shop label onto, and since his shop name includes the word "jeti" it is misleading you into thinking they are jeti branded products.
I use Jeti li-Ions for radio and for the turbine, simply to reduce the risk of lipo fire at home.
I use Jeti li-Ions for radio and for the turbine, simply to reduce the risk of lipo fire at home.
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I wont put a lipo in my jets since their is no need for it in my opinion.The only thing that gets lipos on my planes are small electric planes that need the power.
I use LIFE packs so the fire risk goes down some.
For the light ring I use power from the 3 cell LIFE ECU battery in 3 of the planes I built and it works fine. No need for en extra battery. Also Barry at kingtech sells good LIFE packs for a good price. We use them in all our planes.
I use LIFE packs so the fire risk goes down some.
For the light ring I use power from the 3 cell LIFE ECU battery in 3 of the planes I built and it works fine. No need for en extra battery. Also Barry at kingtech sells good LIFE packs for a good price. We use them in all our planes.
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I wont put a lipo in my jets since their is no need for it in my opinion.The only thing that gets lipos on my planes are small electric planes that need the power.
I use LIFE packs so the fire risk goes down some.
For the light ring I use power from the 3 cell LIFE ECU battery in 3 of the planes I built and it works fine. No need for en extra battery. Also Barry at kingtech sells good LIFE packs for a good price. We use them in all our planes.
I use LIFE packs so the fire risk goes down some.
For the light ring I use power from the 3 cell LIFE ECU battery in 3 of the planes I built and it works fine. No need for en extra battery. Also Barry at kingtech sells good LIFE packs for a good price. We use them in all our planes.
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I've used A123's since day one, zero hassle. Taildraggerrc.com is my source. If Lipo is a must for whatever reason, brand usually isn't a big deal besides a sticker in my opinion for the most part.
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I definitely like A123 / LiFE batteries, the only problem I have is charging them with my cellpro chargers. They have A123 presets for certain capacities only. While you can change the charge rate, I can't find a way to change the charge capacity. Not sure if this matters or not.
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I use Cellpro 10S and a 10XP and have no issues. As long as the voltage is correct, which it will be if you select A123, use your balence lead and set an amp rating in which to charge, autopilot from there on out. I've also used other chargers LiFe function to charge A123's but I honestly prefer the cellpro. Had them for a long while and they keep on ticking.
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I use Cellpro 10S and a 10XP and have no issues. As long as the voltage is correct, which it will be if you select A123, use your balence lead and set an amp rating in which to charge, autopilot from there on out. I've also used other chargers LiFe function to charge A123's but I honestly prefer the cellpro. Had them for a long while and they keep on ticking.
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I gotcha. I can see how that would be. I try to stay away from any integrated circuitry. I may be old school, just seems like another point of failure in a fairly simple system otherwise.
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Getting my first jet together. Following the advice of several local jet flyers here and installing 2 A123 batts to receiver(although jet instructions say 1 batt), one lipo to ecu.
But I have to tell you, I just installed some hv servos and a 2s 1250 batt in my 3d plane, me likey lottie. And the surprising fact is they don't use near the juice I thought they would. I could probably get 10 flights on the flight battery before I need to charge (though I won't push it that far). Still the thing that I don't like is having to storage charge them at the end of the day. But in the future I can see equipping my next jet this way. The increased power and speed of the servos is addictive.
But I have to tell you, I just installed some hv servos and a 2s 1250 batt in my 3d plane, me likey lottie. And the surprising fact is they don't use near the juice I thought they would. I could probably get 10 flights on the flight battery before I need to charge (though I won't push it that far). Still the thing that I don't like is having to storage charge them at the end of the day. But in the future I can see equipping my next jet this way. The increased power and speed of the servos is addictive.