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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-09-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Is this lipo bad?

It prevents you doing total and completedamage. Going down to 3v won't kill the pack. But it stresses it. Going down to 0v will kill the pack after a few times, if not straight away.
Same logic as...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
12-09-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,403
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: HobbyKing L-39 Glass 70mm

My friend just bought one of these. I'll mention this thread to him.<div>No maiden yet, it's still in the post but he's quite experienced in edf and says it looks promising from what he's...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-28-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Converted PC power supply keeps turning off?

I'm using a discarded 36A HP server power supply but it took quite a while to find the right way to power it up. (Thankyou forums).<div>Although I converted a PC power supply many years ago, they...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
11-03-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: SAVE a few bucks Buddy Codes here!

<div>http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=13071&amp;buddycode=3E6B7338-DDDE-4DD1-B7FA-94F6141902AC#wishlistresult]
Training Gear for 450 Class Helicopter (Red)...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-27-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,489
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: hobbyking?

You can buy Hobbyking / Turnigy batts with traxxas plugs alrady installed, just use the search box and type traxxas.<div>
</div><div>http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/20390.jpg
<div>...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-15-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Is this lipo bad?

The difference between 2.92 and 3.36v in a lipo might be 2% of capacity. Your pack is fine. Try charging it (slowly from voltage that low) and you'll find they are both close to 4.2v.<div>...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-15-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,869
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Ordered new batteries . . . we'll see . . .

That is good to hear.<div>
</div><div>I've been looking at the Zippy Compacts wondering if they're worth a try over standard Turnigy packs. Was wondering if the lower weight and size would have...
Forum: RC Jets
10-15-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3,661
Views: 625,773
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread

Xjet has the HK prototype for testing of course, haven't heard of him spooling it up yet though. He had it strapped to a bench last month. I wonder if he's working with HK to improve it before...
Forum: Speed - Electric
10-02-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,297
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Bought a boat, esc puffed! :(

<div>
</div>best not to let anything get too hot to touch (over 60 degrees C). remember if you have any air or water cooling, it stops when the motor does, so motor temps can actually spike AFTER...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-13-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,019
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Expensive US made vs Chinese Batteries

my Turnigy packs last around 200-250 cycles. I've owned about 30 packs, and have yet to recieve a bad one. They aren't 'b' grade in any way.<div>
</div><div>if you are going to pull high amps, go...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-17-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,317
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: HobbyKing 4B6 Multi port Charger

Yeah, I know a guy at our club that has one, it works fine as far as I know. At least he's using it every time I've seen him there :)<div>
</div><div>Glad you got a credit and are on the waiting...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-20-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: I am looking for a charger with dual output

<div>This (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=20613&amp;aff=131432) is one of the more powerful ones I know of,</div><div>800W (2 x 400W)</div><div></div><div>Is this the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-20-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,618
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: My battery pack is not able to power my r/c car. Please help.

Have you considered the LiPo upgrade option? When I went from dry cells to LiPo the difference in run times and available power was astronomical. You can get a hardcase pack...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-10-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Using lipo battery's in series????

Yes, once you run them in series and check if any of the 10 cells is weaker (lower capacity) than the others, you will know if they are ok to run together. <div>
</div><div>If they are all around...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-09-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: LiPo Battery Availabilty

There's not really a close replacement for the LiPo. It has the best power to weight ratio readily available. That's why they're used in RC, your mobile phone and electric cars.<div>The nearest is...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-09-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Manual.

What power system will you run?
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
05-28-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Loose Magnets

Heat. I've used CA successfully to reseat them on small motors. A particular type of high temp locknut adhesive has been mentioned as the best but it's expensive. Don't use epoxy as it softens with...
Forum: Beginners
05-28-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 25,678
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: rubber bands for wing hold

Can't say I'm a fan of rubber bands, although they really do reduce damage in a crash.

Once you stop crashing (Hang on, none of us have achieved that yet ... Once you crash less often ;) ) Bolt or...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-28-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,495
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: power supply for Turnigy Accucel-6

That tower one would work fine.

If you want a good ready made one cheaper I know two people at my club using these ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-27-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,206
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Should I Let Her Fly My Cub?

There's something 'horror movie' about that last pic...<br type="_moz"/>
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-24-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,825
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: battery cycling question please

charging at 1C means a one hour charge (roughy). So if it takes 15 hours to charge, it is charging at 1/15C or 6% of rated capacity.
Forum: Beginners
05-24-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,120
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: A Beginner - wanting to have a trainer plane + engine - please help

First, try a sim. There are a few around but they will all help you with the hardest part, which is training you in the controls and what they do.<div></div><div>Then, buy an inexpensive but decent...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-24-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 639,789
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)

Sign me up please!<div></div><div>I am halfway through adding as many scale details as I can to a Dynam 1200mm Mk.IX Spitfire. It's my first Spit, as I refused to crash one due to inexperience (Saw...
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-23-2012, 04:27 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 34,263
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: HOBBY king going down the tube?

I bought an Electrifly Camel from tower in the US (to AUS). The box had MADE IN CHINA stamped on the side in two inch letters.

I've run a HK motor in it for two years, with a HK speedie and a...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
05-18-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,098
Posted By SuchIsLife

RE: Can someone suggest 3D foamie plans?

I built a "purfoamance" and it has honestly been the best 3d/aerobatic plane i've ever had - including good brand ARFs. Lasted me a year and a half and flew fantastically. I learned rolling circles...
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