batterys

Anoptimistprime · Post by **Anoptimistprime** » Wed May 11, 2011 5:20 pm

Probably either on the front slanty bit or the back unsure as yet

bitternboy · Post by **bitternboy** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:40 pm

A 4 inch blade sounds pretty hefty, will you be able to fit it on?

Anoptimistprime · Post by **Anoptimistprime** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:55 pm

It's roughly that big
But I'm thinking of using the old set square that came with it
It's like max of 2 inches

Anoptimistprime · Post by **Anoptimistprime** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:53 pm

can anyone recommend either a cheap brushless/brushed motor that will run on a 6v nimh
or a cheap lightweight 7.v lipo and charger

bitternboy · Post by **bitternboy** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:56 pm

I don't think you'll find a motor with an optimum voltage of less than 7.4v. In terms of batteries, these ones are used quite a lot...
http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/lipo_hyperion.html

joey_picus · Post by **joey_picus** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:59 pm

Micron do a nice selection of very lightweight Hyperion lipos, I use the 120mah and 180mah 2S ones in all my ants and I'd advise at least the latter if you're going to be running a spinner. Micron also are really good at delivering things quickly

Chargers...if you can find a place that sells the Propeak Quattro chargers they're very simple to use and work well, you will need to get an extra 12v power supply if you purchase the basic model though (there is a Plus with a built in power supply).

Lipos do need looking after, the important thing with them is to never short circuit them and don't drain them too low as the first results in smoke and flames, whilst the second results in a deceased battery pack.

Hope all that helps

Anoptimistprime · Post by **Anoptimistprime** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:05 pm

i know ebays probs not the best place but are these any good?
i dont mind waiting if im honest for that price
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2S-7-4V-480mAh-25 ... 2506wt_932

or these?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Losi-Micro-T-7-4V ... _500wt_715

bitternboy · Post by **bitternboy** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:09 pm

480mah may be a bit large but 180mah is ideal.

Anoptimistprime · Post by **Anoptimistprime** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:09 pm

am i able to use an adapter from tamiya to jst to charge the lipos?

Jonny · Post by **Jonny** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:31 pm

if it's a lipo charger then yes. 180mah should be fine for a spinner but i wouldn't go any lower. i've got a couple of 19g 300mah ones could probably sell you if you want