12FG battery alternative
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RE: 12FG battery alternative
The first thing I did when I got my 12FG was install two Li-ion cells. Works like a charm end to end. Much lighter than the nimh pack.
Now that I have the 2.4 module, very light and well balanced.
Jeff
Now that I have the 2.4 module, very light and well balanced.
Jeff
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RE: 12FG battery alternative
Ryan,
I haven't considered a 2700ma ni-mh pack but I would. Does anyone make a six cell 2700ma pack that would fit? The stock pack is 1700ma I believe and it just fits. Do they make 2700ma cells in that size?
Marty
I haven't considered a 2700ma ni-mh pack but I would. Does anyone make a six cell 2700ma pack that would fit? The stock pack is 1700ma I believe and it just fits. Do they make 2700ma cells in that size?
Marty
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You can check with No BS Batteries, they have a 12FG pack but I'm not sure if it's the full 2700 capacity.
http://www.hangtimes.com/txpacks.html
http://www.hangtimes.com/txpacks.html
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RE: 12FG battery alternative
Ryan, Thanks. I've been looking for a day or so and forgot to check NoBs batteries. I've bought quite a few packs from Steve and have always been satisfied. They sell a 2000ma and a 2700ma but the 2700 is intolerant of fast or overcharging. Might go with the 2000. Thanks.
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They don't last very long and I can't use a standard RC charger lead to charge them. I also can't fast charge them. I bought my radio used so the packs may have been abused with its previous owner. $90 for a replacement too....ouch. I might try out the Fromeco pack and tray, which has more capacity than the Futaba/Sony battery, is cheaper, and I can charge the pack with my Ion Cube charger.