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CatchmyCorsair · 08-28-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RC_Feen

Where does Hobby City publish the recommended charge rate depending on specific lipo packs? Is there a link? Thanks!

It's posted above the consumer reviews. I charge my 30C Rhino packs at 2C and the IR is staying the same over 30 cycles. (3mOhm)

RC_Feen · 08-28-2009, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys.....all the time the product config table was right there in front of my face!

Thanks again!

rcmarty · 08-28-2009, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the tip chris.

I;ve been charging my trunigy's at 3amps so far.

I think i'll change that to 5amps , still less than 2c and should shorten up 'charge nite' a bit

martin

RC_Feen · 08-28-2009, 08:28 PM

I just have to say that I really love this place/forum. Everyone has been so helpful during this decision process between a Protos and a T-Rex and I was so close to getting a T-Rex. The T-Rex is a good machine but I wanted something different that I could grow with to get me to the next level, Opinions are bias but I chose the Protos based on what I like. Also the Protos uses a similar setup as my Spectra-G gasser. Can't wait to get the Protos. A big thanks to everyone!

I'm sure more questions will come during the build which should start next week. Thanks!

RC_Feen · 08-29-2009, 11:38 AM

Received my Protos Carbon kit and Canomod canopy today!

WOW that was quick. I wasn't expecting to have it until early next week sometime. Waiting on my cyclic servo's before I start the build.

Melly · 08-29-2009, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the club.
If your fingers want to build something, you can just start with the tail and head assembly...

harrier808 · 08-29-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC_Feen

Received my Protos Carbon kit and Canomod canopy today!

WOW that was quick. I wasn't expecting to have it until early next week sometime. Waiting on my cyclic servo's before I start the build.

which canomod canopy did you get? enjoy your build.

RC_Feen · 08-29-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by harrier808

which canomod canopy did you get? enjoy your build.

This one. Not sure that I'm going to keep it. No canopy holes drilled and I'm not too sure I like the color. More grey then while.

JustPlaneChris · 08-30-2009, 08:39 AM

Wow, that's a "sky camoflage" paint job for sure!

whisperdancer · 08-30-2009, 01:42 PM

That shouldn't be easy to see...

RC_Feen · 08-30-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whisperdancer

That shouldn't be easy to see...

Yea and that's why I'm going to return it. Once I received it and checked out the color I wasn't pleased. It actually looks more grey in person rather than white as it appears in the picture on the web site. Looking to return it for this canopy instead.

rcmarty · 08-30-2009, 11:57 PM

That would be much better. I'm not the biggest fan of yellow but it sure shows well.

I've also put the monocote trim sheets on my canopys for stripes and definition.

Even this one is hard to see on an overcast day (450sized)
http://www.rcflightstore.com/product...oducts_id=2435

martin

weru · 09-16-2009, 10:26 PM

How's your new proto?

RC_Feen · 09-20-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by weru

How's your new proto?

To be honest with you I haven't even started the build yet.:o Been too busy with the process of buying a new house, work and family. I got too many other projects on the table also. (Restoring a 1987 Honda TRX125 4-wheeler for my daughter and restoring a 1984 Honda ATC70 with a 140cc motor) I want to start the build since I do have everything I need except the connectors for the ESC to use the Turnigy packs I just got. Not sure where to get the 4mm bullet connectors and plugs that will work with the Turnigy packs. Also I'm not sure if I want to change all the packs over to Deans since the Turnigy packs have 10gage wire that seem to be difficult to solder on the Deans tabs. Any advice on where to get the 4mm bullet connectors that will work with the Trunigy packs other than HK? Thanks!

nyc863 · 09-20-2009, 09:01 PM

you can use deans without the big lump on one side, just twist the copper, tin it, then dremel a slot in it..

RC_Feen · 09-20-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc863

you can use deans without the big lump on one side, just twist the copper, tin it, then dremel a slot in it..

nyc863....you mean dremel a slot on the tab of the Deans connector? I just want to make sure I understand you correctly. Thanks!

kgfly · 09-21-2009, 01:21 AM

I think he means dremel a flat on the side of the tinned 10ga wire so that it sits down flush on the tab.

nyc863 · 09-21-2009, 07:36 AM

I mean dremel an actual slot in the tinned cylinder of wire, assuming it is fat enough. So it looks kind of like a deep slotted screw (the old fashioned kind, not cross-head). then you put the deans tab into the slot and melt the solder on both sides and add a bit more.

kgfly · 09-21-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc863

I mean dremel an actual slot in the tinned cylinder of wire, assuming it is fat enough. So it looks kind of like a deep slotted screw (the old fashioned kind, not cross-head). then you put the deans tab into the slot and melt the solder on both sides and add a bit more.

...or that

08-28-2009, 02:41 PM	#82 (permalink)
RC_Feen Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	DUH! Thanks guys.....all the time the product config table was right there in front of my face! Thanks again!

08-28-2009, 08:01 PM	#83 (permalink)
rcmarty Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Thanks for the tip chris. I;ve been charging my trunigy's at 3amps so far. I think i'll change that to 5amps , still less than 2c and should shorten up 'charge nite' a bit martin __________________ Logo XXtreme 800 8917 / 256HV VBC Logo XXtreme 700 on 14s 8917 / 256HV VBC NEO Logo XXtreme 770 14s 8917/9188 VBC Logo 600 8917/ 9188 4035-500 VBC NEO

08-28-2009, 08:28 PM	#84 (permalink)
RC_Feen Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	I love this place! I just have to say that I really love this place/forum. Everyone has been so helpful during this decision process between a Protos and a T-Rex and I was so close to getting a T-Rex. The T-Rex is a good machine but I wanted something different that I could grow with to get me to the next level, Opinions are bias but I chose the Protos based on what I like. Also the Protos uses a similar setup as my Spectra-G gasser. Can't wait to get the Protos. A big thanks to everyone! I'm sure more questions will come during the build which should start next week. Thanks!

08-29-2009, 11:38 AM	#85 (permalink)
RC_Feen Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	Got the Kit today Received my Protos Carbon kit and Canomod canopy today! WOW that was quick. I wasn't expecting to have it until early next week sometime. Waiting on my cyclic servo's before I start the build.

08-29-2009, 01:22 PM	#86 (permalink)
Melly Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Welcome to the club. If your fingers want to build something, you can just start with the tail and head assembly... __________________ Melly MSH Protos FBL AC-3X Align T-Rex 250SE Gyrobot 700

08-30-2009, 08:39 AM	#89 (permalink)
JustPlaneChris Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Temple, TX	Wow, that's a "sky camoflage" paint job for sure! __________________ Chris Boultinghouse

08-30-2009, 01:42 PM	#90 (permalink)
whisperdancer Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	That shouldn't be easy to see... __________________ MSH Prôtos CF FBL Stretch E-flite HABU 32, Parkzone HABU 2 Ikarus F3A Multiplex Parkmaster 3D

08-30-2009, 11:57 PM	#92 (permalink)
rcmarty Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	That would be much better. I'm not the biggest fan of yellow but it sure shows well. I've also put the monocote trim sheets on my canopys for stripes and definition. Even this one is hard to see on an overcast day (450sized) http://www.rcflightstore.com/product...oducts_id=2435 martin __________________ Logo XXtreme 800 8917 / 256HV VBC Logo XXtreme 700 on 14s 8917 / 256HV VBC NEO Logo XXtreme 770 14s 8917/9188 VBC Logo 600 8917/ 9188 4035-500 VBC NEO

09-16-2009, 10:26 PM	#93 (permalink)
weru Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL	How's your new proto?

09-20-2009, 09:01 PM	#95 (permalink)
nyc863 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2009	you can use deans without the big lump on one side, just twist the copper, tin it, then dremel a slot in it.. __________________ http://www.helifleet.com/Justin <--- check out my fleet get your fleet online

09-21-2009, 01:21 AM	#97 (permalink)
kgfly HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006	I think he means dremel a flat on the side of the tinned 10ga wire so that it sits down flush on the tab. __________________ Kenneth * MSH Protos Stock motor/15t/Align75/Align DS510/GL730+DS520/7s A123 2300 * TRex450CF/430L/12t/CC45/HS65mg/L2100T/KP 3s 2200 25C or 4S LiFe Previous rides: HX242, W5-4, TRex450(HDE), TRex450(SE), QJ-EP8v2, BCX2 ,Logo10, Hurricane550 SIM: Phoenix (previously also Reflex/XTR, ClearView, RF, FMS)

09-21-2009, 07:36 AM	#98 (permalink)
nyc863 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2009	I mean dremel an actual slot in the tinned cylinder of wire, assuming it is fat enough. So it looks kind of like a deep slotted screw (the old fashioned kind, not cross-head). then you put the deans tab into the slot and melt the solder on both sides and add a bit more. __________________ http://www.helifleet.com/Justin <--- check out my fleet get your fleet online

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