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VyNNeR · 08-08-2008, 04:02 PM

i have similar problem too.
Just got my new align night blades set.
Tried it for the first time.
One of the blade only last about 20 mins and the other can last about 1.5 hours.

When i try to charge that weak blade it only took about 20 mins or so to turn green on the charger LED that represents full.

What is going wrong? Can anyone help?
Is this a bad set of blades or the Li-On needs to break in too?

Thanks in advance.

VyNNeR

Steelie · 08-25-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VyNNeR

i have similar problem too.
Just got my new align night blades set.
Tried it for the first time.
One of the blade only last about 20 mins and the other can last about 1.5 hours.

When i try to charge that weak blade it only took about 20 mins or so to turn green on the charger LED that represents full.

What is going wrong? Can anyone help?
Is this a bad set of blades or the Li-On needs to break in too?

Thanks in advance.

VyNNeR

I was just thinking...when the blades are manufactured they also need to be factory balanced to make them saleable/useable. I wonder if 'they' are using different size batteries from one blade to the next just for weight/balance correction...?, Might explain why so many guys are having different glow times in each blade.
Just a guess. That's all.

aballen · 08-25-2008, 10:26 AM

no they do not, they actually put a rod in the blade to add weight(not sure if it is metal or carbon, I've seen xrays though), thats also how they get the cg set.

lots of these blade sets just sit on the shelf, and the lipos just die.... I had a perfectly good set die over the winter, just one of them.... align lipos = bad, the blades are bad too...

I don't understand why they have to go lipo on these, nicad/nimh would be just fine and less delicate.

flyinfool · 08-25-2008, 06:18 PM

I can understand their reasons for going to lipo.
I just don't agree with it.
The reasons for the lipo is reduced battery weight, and higher voltage for mor selection of LED colors, some of the colors need the higher 3.7 volts of the lipos over the 2.4 volts of 2 NiMh cells that has been used in the past. Yes they could go to three NiMh cells for 3.6 volts but then the weight is really getting up there.

I was perfectly happy with my red and yellow reliable night blades. I could care less about haveing to have the green, white or blue blades that need higher voltage and wont last for a whole year. Sometimes I go more than a year without a night crash.

JC · 08-25-2008, 07:15 PM

I've had my Align night blades for over a year now. They've been used about 10-12 times. Since I haven't used them in several months, last week I took 'em out and charged 'em up for a test. They went well past 1.5 hrs before starting to fade (I looked at 1:30 and they were bright... I went back at 1:50 and they were noticeably dimmer).

I do charge them one at a time. Sometimes I get the flashing bad connection light but I leave it sit, plugged in, and about 5 minutes later it starts to charge normally.

homerlex · 09-08-2008, 07:54 PM

I just got a set of these and one of mine is bad as well. Not only does it not hold a charge but its not nearly as bright as the other blade even right after charging.

I've tried charging it alone several times. Looking into getting the blade exchanged now..

homerlex · 09-10-2008, 10:25 AM

I have been told that these blade have been discontinued and the place I bought them from has no more to provide an exchange. Waiting to hear back from Align to see if they can do anything ...

Finless · 09-10-2008, 11:27 PM

I have not used my Align night blades in a YEAR! Since last years buzzing the Border fun fly... Well they were DEAD and I was a little worried!0
I charged them and am now testing how long they run for. So far an hour and they are still OK. 2 sets and both are checking out.

BUT I will be using the TAG night blades this weekend! Anyone want a message in the video I do with them? First come first serve

Bob

Ecklund1 · 09-10-2008, 11:57 PM

Light, Camera, ACTION!

homerlex · 09-11-2008, 07:22 AM

I got a reply from Align and they told me that the blades are NOT discontinued and that the place I bought them from is not an Align dealer. Hmm, contacting the online seller again to see what he has to say. I won't post who the seller is until I have the full story from him.

aballen · 09-12-2008, 07:42 PM

finless where did yo get your align night blades?

I've been through 3 sets... and frankly i really lie how the align carbons fly... but I dont know if I can pay for another st for them just to go bad.

do the ones at mscomposit have a better track record?

08-08-2008, 04:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
VyNNeR Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	i have similar problem too. Just got my new align night blades set. Tried it for the first time. One of the blade only last about 20 mins and the other can last about 1.5 hours. When i try to charge that weak blade it only took about 20 mins or so to turn green on the charger LED that represents full. What is going wrong? Can anyone help? Is this a bad set of blades or the Li-On needs to break in too? Thanks in advance. VyNNeR __________________ Lama v3 Xtreme Conversion Trex 450 SEv2, Scorpion 2221-8, Scorpion Commander 55A ESC, Futaba 401+ 9257, Hs65MG's

08-25-2008, 10:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
aballen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	no they do not, they actually put a rod in the blade to add weight(not sure if it is metal or carbon, I've seen xrays though), thats also how they get the cg set. lots of these blade sets just sit on the shelf, and the lipos just die.... I had a perfectly good set die over the winter, just one of them.... align lipos = bad, the blades are bad too... I don't understand why they have to go lipo on these, nicad/nimh would be just fine and less delicate. __________________ -Ari aka, Sir-Crah-a-Lot

08-25-2008, 06:18 PM	#24 (permalink)
flyinfool Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2005	I can understand their reasons for going to lipo. I just don't agree with it. The reasons for the lipo is reduced battery weight, and higher voltage for mor selection of LED colors, some of the colors need the higher 3.7 volts of the lipos over the 2.4 volts of 2 NiMh cells that has been used in the past. Yes they could go to three NiMh cells for 3.6 volts but then the weight is really getting up there. I was perfectly happy with my red and yellow reliable night blades. I could care less about haveing to have the green, white or blue blades that need higher voltage and wont last for a whole year. Sometimes I go more than a year without a night crash. __________________ Jeff Borowski

08-25-2008, 07:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
JC Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007	I've had my Align night blades for over a year now. They've been used about 10-12 times. Since I haven't used them in several months, last week I took 'em out and charged 'em up for a test. They went well past 1.5 hrs before starting to fade (I looked at 1:30 and they were bright... I went back at 1:50 and they were noticeably dimmer). I do charge them one at a time. Sometimes I get the flashing bad connection light but I leave it sit, plugged in, and about 5 minutes later it starts to charge normally. __________________ Jeff Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?

09-10-2008, 11:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	I have not used my Align night blades in a YEAR! Since last years buzzing the Border fun fly... Well they were DEAD and I was a little worried!0 I charged them and am now testing how long they run for. So far an hour and they are still OK. 2 sets and both are checking out. BUT I will be using the TAG night blades this weekend! Anyone want a message in the video I do with them? First come first serve Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

09-08-2008, 07:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
homerlex Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007	I just got a set of these and one of mine is bad as well. Not only does it not hold a charge but its not nearly as bright as the other blade even right after charging. I've tried charging it alone several times. Looking into getting the blade exchanged now..

09-10-2008, 10:25 AM	#27 (permalink)
homerlex Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007	I have been told that these blade have been discontinued and the place I bought them from has no more to provide an exchange. Waiting to hear back from Align to see if they can do anything ...

09-10-2008, 11:57 PM	#29 (permalink)
Ecklund1 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Light, Camera, ACTION! __________________ Jeff I do not have to be politically correct. I am not a politician. K-50 / 500ESP /450SEv2 /H200SD / mCX / RF4.5 / 10C 2.4GHz

09-11-2008, 07:22 AM	#30 (permalink)
homerlex Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007	I got a reply from Align and they told me that the blades are NOT discontinued and that the place I bought them from is not an Align dealer. Hmm, contacting the online seller again to see what he has to say. I won't post who the seller is until I have the full story from him.

09-12-2008, 07:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
aballen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	finless where did yo get your align night blades? I've been through 3 sets... and frankly i really lie how the align carbons fly... but I dont know if I can pay for another st for them just to go bad. do the ones at mscomposit have a better track record? __________________ -Ari aka, Sir-Crah-a-Lot

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