Register Now

AAirbus · 02-04-2015, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdad

Some guys say they only get about 60-70 cycles on them... I don't know if that is exception or the norm. With the amount of time that I can fly, 2 batteries with 60-70 flights each would last me a couple years.

Me too. I'll have to see how two batts works for awhile. I may actually buy a Pulse as my third battery just to see how they compare against the Glaciers.

I've still got those three beater batteries that came with the heli that I can use for short periods, but the cell voltage variance and puffing is enough that I'm concerned about charging them, and may just can them to play it safe.

RedOctobyr · 02-04-2015, 09:00 PM

If you have smaller helis, you could use the tired X5 packs to power a charger when at the field.

Sent using Tapatalk.

macdad · 02-04-2015, 09:04 PM

That's a great idea!

1am7h30n3 · 02-05-2015, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedOctobyr

If you have smaller helis, you could use the tired X5 packs to power a charger when at the field.

Sent using Tapatalk.

+1 I do this, same concept, bought my X5 used including 2 lipos (yay!) then i realized they were so tired they were barely flyable for 2min, now I use them to power my icharger 4010duo at the field, EC5 -> EC5! I get 3 charges of my 2200mAh 3S 450 batteries out of each 6S 4000mAh pack.

bgymr · 02-06-2015, 12:56 PM

You can fly HK batteries if you are not going to smack your heli around. If you want to smack 3d then I would suggest not doing it. you can get away with it but your batteries won't last.

Also, whatever you get, don't forget to break in your batteries.

If you want to go to cheaper batteries, switch over to a 12s X5. If you are clever you can do this for minimal cost through teh FS forums.

A set of batteries for me is about $45. And i have over 100 cycles on my Nanotechs of some hard flying with no sign of slowing down.

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=11913

Temptation · 02-17-2015, 10:31 PM

I use these.
http://www.motionrc.com/admiral-5000...ec5-connector/
http://www.motionrc.com/admiral-pro-...o-battery-ec5/
5000mah at 50c discharge rate equals 250 amps. Free shipping at $109.

02-04-2015, 09:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
RedOctobyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	If you have smaller helis, you could use the tired X5 packs to power a charger when at the field. Sent using Tapatalk. __________________ Gaui X5, iKon, Edge 100, CC BEC Pro. Tarot 450 Pro FBL, Mini VBar, Ice Lite 50. BL mCP X, Nano QX, FrSky Taranis, iCharger 308Duo.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-04-2015, 09:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
macdad Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2014	That's a great idea!

02-06-2015, 12:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
bgymr Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2013	You can fly HK batteries if you are not going to smack your heli around. If you want to smack 3d then I would suggest not doing it. you can get away with it but your batteries won't last. Also, whatever you get, don't forget to break in your batteries. If you want to go to cheaper batteries, switch over to a 12s X5. If you are clever you can do this for minimal cost through teh FS forums. A set of batteries for me is about $45. And i have over 100 cycles on my Nanotechs of some hard flying with no sign of slowing down. http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=11913

02-17-2015, 10:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
Temptation Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012	I use these. http://www.motionrc.com/admiral-5000...ec5-connector/ http://www.motionrc.com/admiral-pro-...o-battery-ec5/ 5000mah at 50c discharge rate equals 250 amps. Free shipping at $109.

Register Now

Log-in