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Old 07-13-2018 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Imex-Erik
I also agree with you on the 18650 route. I actually just recently purchased those Znter 18650 batteries with the USB port on the 18650 itself so you don't need to have a separate charger. Quite a nice feature actually, I have yet to test the limits of the cell or if there are protections built in, I just recently got it and tore it apart. The TP4056 is a great cell charger, I know which one you are talking about, I love that chip I use those over the crappy standard USB chargers they give you with stuff, at least the TP4056 you can trust and it is cheap as dirt.
I am surprised you run your lipos down that low, anything under like 3.3ish is pretty dangerous for me, but then again I also lean on the safety side for batteries.
I don't ever go that low in use but know from experience that 2.8V/cell is not a threat to the cell but at that level they won't deliver any current and as such are expended. I've been doing the 18650 with TP4056 boards for a few years now, it probably contributes to my faith in the 18650 format. Cheap and obtainable.
Originally Posted by Imex-Erik
I never had much luck with TANKERx myself, it seemed like a good concept back then, but I would be hesitant to flash my whole TX for a tank if you know what I mean. Especially if you are purchasing the 9X/Taranis you want to run OpenTX and the latest nightlies or at least a stable release to get updates and such. The one for the multimodule is awesome, not sure which module you have but if you have the one with the USB port and no knobs on the back you can control it 100% from inside the Taranis. I also have a lot of other options on the build and would be hesitant to unflash all of that
I think you are going to fit in perfectly here my friend Welcome to the forums! Oh and MY DOG IS THE BEST. Sorry. Zeus is a solid black 95lb German Shepherd and is my loyal and very highly trained buddy. He even comes to work with me a few days a week.
I can fit anywhere there's beer and a couch and as I'm at home with both I think I can work with it.
My tankers comment was as I mentioned a good idea ahead of it's time.
I see a radio that we can write profiles and exchange them as the essence of the exercise, not a complete interface.
Most people with over 3 brain cells can transpose the channel naming into "tankspeak".

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