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nitro-pro · 04-28-2009, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the info...I think I will wait a bit and see how things go, been having great luck with Thunder power 2700....6 min of sport flight with 1850 back in..not bad and barely warm...been doing great for me, just 179.00 a pop isn't all that great, but hey who ever said heli's were cheap lol

Foster · 04-28-2009, 10:31 AM

You're spending way too much on that battery. I get outrage 2500's for over $60 less than that...

Kevo450 · 04-28-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cation3

Yeah, Hobby City. Shipping was 30 bucks (EMS style = 3-5 days, but took about a week and a half). Yes, that is a lot, but I got these two batteries for $220-ish. That's $110 each, shipped. Compare that to some 6S 3000 / 3300 Outrage packs at $179 each and I couldn't care less about the cost of shipping.

I must say: "Z2" still has me concerned. "Z1" initial-balance-charged in 40 minutes. Z2 took almost 2 hours. Using an E-Station BC6, so they will take a while to charge as I'm limited to 2.5A. I guess time will tell if these are quality packs or not....

-Drew

Yea .. I would say something is wrong .. are you sure the charger was set to charge @1C ?? No matter what , a 1C charge should take less then an hour. Anything else and the real rate the battery charged at is less then 1C.

nitro-pro · 04-28-2009, 02:27 PM

60 less on Outrage 2500's...how long do they fly on a stock set up (I have a bone stock esp)....I was reading 4 mins is about average...I'm getting over 6 on my Thunder power 2700 batts..Have flight power too and those come down just around the 5 min mark and are pretty warm...too warm for me so I land about 04:30 in, I just flew the Thunder power to nearly 7 mins here at lunch time and still was only slightly warm and cell voltage was 1.71 across the board, the pack is fully charged as per my Triton 2 eq put 1973 back in at 1c charge of 2.7 amps, I'm always game to spend less..just don't want to sacrifice air time

cation3 · 04-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevo450

are you sure the charger was set to charge @1C ?? No matter what , a 1C charge should take less then an hour. Anything else and the real rate the battery charged at is less then 1C.

Yeah. No, the BC6 cannot charge this battery at 1C. It tops out at 2.5A, or the equivalent of ~.75C. That said, the storage-charged (for shipping from factory to user) battery should not take that long to balance-charge.

Several flights later, the batteries have evened out and are charging at about the same rate, but Z2's C rating of "20-30C" is currently feeling a lot closer to the 20 side....

-Drew

ola.c · 04-29-2009, 02:36 AM

Cation3: I put back 2300mAh in my Zippys after 10min flight and with my turnigy 50W (Max 2,2A @ 6s) it takes about 1h20min. to recharge.

If you move your rear battery mounting screw down to the hole in the frame(see picture) the canopy will fit properly and the C.G will be better aswell.

ElectricSheep · 04-30-2009, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cation3

Yeah, Hobby City. Shipping was 30 bucks (EMS style = 3-5 days, but took about a week and a half). Yes, that is a lot, but I got these two batteries for $220-ish. That's $110 each, shipped. Compare that to some 6S 3000 / 3300 Outrage packs at $179 each and I couldn't care less about the cost of shipping.

I must say: "Z2" still has me concerned. "Z1" initial-balance-charged in 40 minutes. Z2 took almost 2 hours. Using an E-Station BC6, so they will take a while to charge as I'm limited to 2.5A. I guess time will tell if these are quality packs or not....

-Drew

You can get the Zippy Flightmax 2650 mAH batteries at FlyHeliRUs for about $81.00 shipped (depending on where you live):
http://www.flyhelirus.com/servlet/th...Ah-6S1P/Detail

The Zippy H 3300 mAH batteries are about $115 plus shipping (another $15?):
http://www.flyhelirus.com/servlet/th...dsh-30C/Detail

So, they 3300s are a few bucks more than if you bought them at Hobby City, but you'd at least get them in a couple of days or so (again, shipping time depends on where you live. FlyHeliRUs is in Southern California.

Hope that helps-
Gerry

scnsaracer · 05-03-2009, 06:18 PM

I use 6S 3200 Flight Power Evo 30s on my 500 ESP. They fit with no mods at all. I fly 6 minutes and put back 2500. Seems to balance well too.

NotEnoughTime · 05-07-2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitro-pro

I just flew the Thunder power to nearly 7 mins here at lunch time and still was only slightly warm and cell voltage was 1.71 across the board

I think you meant to say 3.71, at least I hope you did.

nitro-pro · 05-07-2009, 07:54 AM

3.71 sorry as tested directly after the canopy was removed

f5air · 05-10-2009, 11:36 PM

i got the 3300 mah 3S zippy h packs from hobby city for my ESP and i love them!!!, just need to figure out where to put them on the heli to fit perfect...after that you can do it anytime and the canopy fit without any problem. Having 9 min flying is awesome.

ov10mech · 05-21-2009, 01:00 PM

+1 I have that pack too.. Lowered my tray. Have two 3000s on backorder and going to try those as well. They are heavier but the power is still very good. 500 with this pack on a windy day is no problem at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by f5air

i got the 3300 mah 3S zippy h packs from hobby city for my ESP and i love them!!!, just need to figure out where to put them on the heli to fit perfect...after that you can do it anytime and the canopy fit without any problem. Having 9 min flying is awesome.

HeliKopter450 · 05-30-2009, 05:17 PM

Hi guys, I've tried using the 3300 Lipo but I find my CG is off. I need lead weight on the tail. Is this common for this setup?

thanks,

M

Fredrick · 05-31-2009, 01:23 PM

No.
My bird balances perfect with the 3300.
What tailservo do u use?
And did you lower the tray (1 cm) not just in the front but the whole tray....

HeliKopter450 · 05-31-2009, 04:51 PM

Yep, lowered the whole tray by 1 cm. I'm using a futaba 9257 servo. regardless of how far back I shift the battery, it is still nose heavy (slightly). I figured it may be due to the ESC which is located under the battery tray.

butters149 · 06-01-2009, 12:41 PM

Im thinking about getting a 3300 also. It weighs about 538 grams, would that be too heavy? Right now Im running a 2200 which weighs 438 grams. Its perfect now that I have my RX, gyro, and wires under the battery.

jonathan7x70 · 06-01-2009, 11:28 PM

is this one any good?

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...0mAh_6S1P_20C_

rceccleston · 06-02-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathan7x70

is this one any good?

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...0mAh_6S1P_20C_

I've been running the 2650 30c on my T-Rex 500/600, plenty of punch...

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=8917

Best to sign up for the email notifications or back order, as they sell very quickly..

Good Luck!!

jonathan7x70 · 06-02-2009, 07:19 AM

i should have put in that other post, i use outrage in the 450's and like them but there really exspensive for the 500. zippy vs outrage preformance??

thanks again!

HeliKopter450 · 06-08-2009, 12:33 AM

Hi guys,

Have about 4 flights on my Trex500. I'm running stock gear with Zippy 3300mAH pack. I'm using the 12t pinion but feel maybe I should go to 13t for head speed. Any advice?

thanks

M

04-28-2009, 02:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
nitro-pro Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2009	60 less on Outrage 2500's...how long do they fly on a stock set up (I have a bone stock esp)....I was reading 4 mins is about average...I'm getting over 6 on my Thunder power 2700 batts..Have flight power too and those come down just around the 5 min mark and are pretty warm...too warm for me so I land about 04:30 in, I just flew the Thunder power to nearly 7 mins here at lunch time and still was only slightly warm and cell voltage was 1.71 across the board, the pack is fully charged as per my Triton 2 eq put 1973 back in at 1c charge of 2.7 amps, I'm always game to spend less..just don't want to sacrifice air time __________________ Trex 600N SE FBL, YS50, Hattori pipe, Beastx, Quick Uk everything, JR 8717's on cyclic, 9254 on the tail, push glow, Castle Creations 20 amp BEC Pro, Model Avionics Throttle Jockey Pro.

04-29-2009, 02:36 AM	#26 (permalink)
ola.c Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007	Cation3: I put back 2300mAh in my Zippys after 10min flight and with my turnigy 50W (Max 2,2A @ 6s) it takes about 1h20min. to recharge. If you move your rear battery mounting screw down to the hole in the frame(see picture) the canopy will fit properly and the C.G will be better aswell. Attached Thumbnails

05-07-2009, 07:54 AM	#30 (permalink)
nitro-pro Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2009	3.71 sorry as tested directly after the canopy was removed __________________ Trex 600N SE FBL, YS50, Hattori pipe, Beastx, Quick Uk everything, JR 8717's on cyclic, 9254 on the tail, push glow, Castle Creations 20 amp BEC Pro, Model Avionics Throttle Jockey Pro.

05-10-2009, 11:36 PM	#31 (permalink)
f5air Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	i got the 3300 mah 3S zippy h packs from hobby city for my ESP and i love them!!!, just need to figure out where to put them on the heli to fit perfect...after that you can do it anytime and the canopy fit without any problem. Having 9 min flying is awesome. __________________ T-REX 500 ESP -- 510, 750 GYRO AND 520, T-REX 450X -- HS55, 401 GYRO - S9260, ALL METAL (R.I.P), COPTERX 450SE V2 CF -- HS65MG, 401 GYRO - S9260(SOLD), AEROWORKS EXTRA 300 50CC -- DLE55, 7955TH, FROMECO, EDGE 540 -- .81 ALFA, S3305,

05-31-2009, 01:23 PM	#34 (permalink)
Fredrick Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	No. My bird balances perfect with the 3300. What tailservo do u use? And did you lower the tray (1 cm) not just in the front but the whole tray.... __________________ SAB Goblin 700---T rex 550 FBL---Blade MCPX(BL MOD)---T rex 450 PRO DFC---LOGO 600 SE---OUTRAGE G5---BLADE 300X---BLADE 130X--- S P E K T R U M DX 8

04-28-2009, 06:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
nitro-pro Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2009	Thanks for the info...I think I will wait a bit and see how things go, been having great luck with Thunder power 2700....6 min of sport flight with 1850 back in..not bad and barely warm...been doing great for me, just 179.00 a pop isn't all that great, but hey who ever said heli's were cheap lol

04-28-2009, 10:31 AM	#22 (permalink)
Foster Join Date: Sep 2008	You're spending way too much on that battery. I get outrage 2500's for over $60 less than that...

05-03-2009, 06:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
scnsaracer Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009	I use 6S 3200 Flight Power Evo 30s on my 500 ESP. They fit with no mods at all. I fly 6 minutes and put back 2500. Seems to balance well too.

05-30-2009, 05:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
HeliKopter450 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Hi guys, I've tried using the 3300 Lipo but I find my CG is off. I need lead weight on the tail. Is this common for this setup? thanks, M

05-31-2009, 04:51 PM	#35 (permalink)
HeliKopter450 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Yep, lowered the whole tray by 1 cm. I'm using a futaba 9257 servo. regardless of how far back I shift the battery, it is still nose heavy (slightly). I figured it may be due to the ESC which is located under the battery tray.

06-01-2009, 12:41 PM	#36 (permalink)
butters149 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Im thinking about getting a 3300 also. It weighs about 538 grams, would that be too heavy? Right now Im running a 2200 which weighs 438 grams. Its perfect now that I have my RX, gyro, and wires under the battery.

06-01-2009, 11:28 PM	#37 (permalink)
jonathan7x70 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dirt	is this one any good? http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...0mAh_6S1P_20C_ __________________ AWW MAN I JUST FIXED THAT ! To many helis to remember.

06-02-2009, 07:19 AM	#39 (permalink)
jonathan7x70 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dirt	i should have put in that other post, i use outrage in the 450's and like them but there really exspensive for the 500. zippy vs outrage preformance?? thanks again! __________________ AWW MAN I JUST FIXED THAT ! To many helis to remember.

06-08-2009, 12:33 AM	#40 (permalink)
HeliKopter450 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Hi guys, Have about 4 flights on my Trex500. I'm running stock gear with Zippy 3300mAH pack. I'm using the 12t pinion but feel maybe I should go to 13t for head speed. Any advice? thanks M

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