SAW-US, A Build Diary

Sportball · Post by **Sportball** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:06 pm

Many thanks, I am running a sabretooth.

Roboteernat · Post by **Roboteernat** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:26 pm

There are very cheap Lipos about, Hobby king sell suitable ones with oistage for£5 if that. Postage being the most, and as you have a charger, then you are ready for many hours of running as apposed to 1 or 2 before buying a new 9v PP9 style.

Sportball · Post by **Sportball** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:36 pm

Thanks I was just considering that. Can you please recommend something? Maybe a turnigy 180mAh 2 cell! I am happy to pay another £5-10.

Do I need to ensure it is charged before I store it? It may be something we only use occasionally and I don't want to replace the battery again in 2 months.

Rapidrory · Post by **Rapidrory** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:53 pm

Theoretically yes, but I've just dug out a lipo i haven't done anything with for 6 months and it's still fine.. Some of my bots regularly sit without charging for a month or two and I've not yet had an issue..

peterwaller · Post by **peterwaller** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:58 pm

As Rory says LiPo's normally retain their charge over long periods.
Most times I have had this problem is when I have run them too low or left them switched on.
Many chargers refuse to charge batteries once they get too low.
Here is a suitable battery they are quick delivery from the UK shop but P&P is £5.26 so I usually buy two or three at a time.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... ouse_.html

Sportball · Post by **Sportball** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:17 pm

I have ordered 2 off for around £10.00. That should get things up and running.

I now just need to find someone in the area to compete against otherwise it will be back in the cupboard again in a few weeks...

Roboteernat · Post by **Roboteernat** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:19 am

Sportball wrote: I now just need to find someone in the area to compete against otherwise it will be back in the cupboard again in a few weeks...

What is your location?

Sportball · Post by **Sportball** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:12 pm

We are near Cambridge, East Anglia.

Lincoln · Post by **Lincoln** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:45 pm

we are in Milton Keynes
we maybe a possible option for a mini event
pm me

Sportball · Post by **Sportball** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:21 pm

Hi Lincoln, PM sent.

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