onyx bl system...??
 

i just bought a onyx 3930 bl system....have a few??'s
do i have to run lipo??
will it run on a speedpack3300 nimh??
how do i turn off the LVC on it so i can run nimh packs??

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

ouch, green type hurts the eyes!

brushless systems can run on a nimh battery. But its like running a drag car on pump gas. you will only get 80% of what that motor can do. It will be faster than the brushed system you had, but up to a 2s lipo and it will be much better.
did your system come with a manual? some can be programed via the radio (tones and beeps) some can link to a computer and others can have optional program card.(my fav)

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

At last check, the onyx bl systems are made by castle, so their programming card or usb interface should allow you to set your esc up the way you want it.

And yes, lipos are better than nimh for brushless systems. Once I get better at control and tighten my steering up i'm getting a 2S lipo pack.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

Yes, you can run NiMhs on a brushless system, won't hurt the system, but it WILL hurt the battery.  NiMhs just aren't designed to dump current like LiPos can, and the NiMh battery will get hot. Heat is bad. It will eventually kill the pack.  But, I suppose you might as well use them until they're dead (unless you have a friend who's still running NiMhs).

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

$15 for programming card... [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCACX&P=M]LOOKY HERE[/link]

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

ok,2nd ?'s
1. ive seen that lipos need special chargeres..am i right??
2. puffing...??
3. HARDvsSOFT...which is better??
4. ive heard these will run then just stop...whats with that??
5. storage...what do i need??

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

Google "LIPO UNIVERSITY" will tell you what you need to know.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

didnt tell me anything i wanted to know...

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

You're joking right?

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

graphs and charts dont help me....i did find out for my lhs a few things tho

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

You'll be a pro in no time my friend.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

1. Yes, you need a charger specificly designed for LiPos. http://www.hobbypartz.com/73p-ac680-accharger.html
2. Puffing is an indicator that the battery is being stressed. Either being charged too fast, or drained too fast, than it was designed to be. Be sure to get a battery that can handle the Amp draw the motor system wants. Get at least a LiPo rated at 40C continuous.
3. Hard case, in cars, always.
4. LiPos should never be drained below 3.0V per cell. That's why BL systems have a setting for "LiPo Cut-Off" which should be set to 3.2V per cell. When the ESC detects the battery voltage, under load, has dropped below the set point, it cuts the power to the motor.
5. Storage? Not sure of your question, but, LiPos do not like to be left sitting fully charged or discharged. They like to "rest" at 3.86V per cell. LiPo chargers have a "Storage" mode just for this. As for the horror stories you may have heard about spontanious combustion with LiPos: BAH! As long as you don't damage them physically (hence, Hard Cases) and don't do something stupid like over-charge/-discharge don't worry about it. Iwouldn't even waste my money on so-called "LiPo charging bags".

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

False, the element was made by castle, the onyx is made by hobbywing

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

Im getting one of these for my 2wd Corr truck. Might as well get the 2-pole version.
I have Lipo packs thou, so not wanting to run nimh anymore really.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

DTXC3164 Onyx 1/10 Scale 3930kV Brushless System

thats the one i have...so where do i start with batteries/chargers??

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

1.  Yes, you need a charger specificly designed for LiPos. http://www.hobbypartz.com/73p-ac680-accharger.html
2. Puffing is an indicator that the battery is being stressed.  Either being charged too fast, or drained too fast, than it was designed to be. Be sure to get a battery that can handle the Amp draw the motor system wants.  Get at least a LiPo rated at 40C continuous.
3. Hard case, in cars, always.
4. LiPos should never be drained below 3.0V per cell. That's why BL systems have a setting for "LiPo Cut-Off" which should be set to 3.2V per cell. When the ESC detects the battery voltage, under load, has dropped below the set point, it cuts the power to the motor.
5. Storage? Not sure of your question, but, LiPos do not like to be left sitting fully charged or discharged. They like to "rest" at 3.86V per cell. LiPo chargers have a "Storage" mode just for this.  As for the horror stories you may have heard about spontanious combustion with LiPos:  BAH! As long as you don't damage them physically (hence, Hard Cases) and don't do something stupid like over-charge/-discharge don't worry about it. I wouldn't even waste my money on so-called "LiPo charging bags".

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RE: onyx bl system...??
 

what about the onyx brand?? my lhs carries these.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

They're probably good. Just get a decent C-rating.  How much are they at your LHS, tho?  I'd bet over $60.  You could get a Gens Ace brand $20 cheaper at HobbyPartz.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

Or a zippy even cheaper at HobbyKing.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

dont know if i wanna keep this or not!
seems like i cant run nimh on it.
this is why im not a fan of bl systems.
only one ive enjoyed is the vxl system.
it can handle nimh!

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

Once you go Lipo you'll forget all about NIMH. I have ditched all my nimh packs for Lipo packs.
I wouldnt even complain, because all you gotta do is buy a lipo and a lipo charger.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

and i hear those arnt cheap either

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

They are if you get them from Hobbyking.

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

so is HK in the USA??

RE: onyx bl system...??
 

They are from china but they have a warehouse in the USA.