Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Hi all,

I picked up two NiCd battery packs so I can shed my field box on my starter and I was wondering how everyone was mounting them to their starters.

I'm thinking zip ties and maybe some packing tape at this point, but was curious what everyone else was doing. :)

Thanks!

Brandon

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

I would use seven cell packs if I did this again mounting them sideways rather than on top of each other.

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Thanks for your reply!

I had a friend of mine show me these after I had posted on here yesterday:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rce=google_ext

Hopefully my LHS will have them in stock. :) For $13, hard to beat.

Brandon

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Look here

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_24...tm.htm#8108331

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

You will get pretty sick of the nicads quickly, I did. Now I'm running a 4s 2200 Lipo. Much better! Spent like $40 on the bat.

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Those are horrible rubber.They dont last but a couple seasons.I know i had a set.

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Thanks! That's a neat idea. I appreciate you sharing the link.



What did you tire of with the NiCds?



Thanks for the heads-up. I'm debating on whether I want to spend the $14 for these or just DIY something for closer to $5. :)

Brandon

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

The nicads dont last long and also dont hold a shelf charge very well.They are fine if you top them off the nite before..

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

That makes sense. Most everyone seems to be worried about the voltage dropping too low with the lipos on a starter.

I'm thinking one of these would be cheap insurance against such:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGITAL-LIPO-LIF...item4aa544ef0a

:)

I may have to order a LiPo... hmmm...

Brandon

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Yea im sure that could be an issue .But they last so long anyway i doubt a day of flying would reduce them to an unsafe level.But better safe than sorry

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http://www.rcheliresource.com/review...er-lipo-mount/

Best I've seen yet for lipos and nicads on that style starter.

I have one, used two 2200 14v Lipos on my YS1.60 Spun it faster than it idled. Easy to puff batteries however.

Tim

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

That's nice! But maybe a bit over the top. :) I'd probably just go with a Rat Shack project box. :) In fact, I may have an extra one... hmmm... may have to look for that tonight.

Thanks for the link!

Brandon

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Hi!
2200mAh Lipo cell!
14,8V ...what power compared to 12V!!!
The "yellow" thing is the glow driver that starts as I press the handle on the Sullivan starter.

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Neat! Thanks for sharing.

Whats in the yellow thing? Just curious. I'm an electronics geek. :)

Brandon

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Hey Jaka,
how do you keep the glow driver wires away from the prop?[X(]

(there must be a simple answer for my question but i just can't think of one right now)

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

If you are using Sanyo nicd's they last pretty well, but the cheapies do lose their charge quickly and stop taking a charge after maybe a season of moderate use.

RE: Mounting NiCd's to starter?
 

Hi!
It works...most of the time:(