Jason Halvorson

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i was told that spectrum RX's have a built in voltage regulator, so when running lipo packs there is no need for a regulator...is this true???

glassdoctor

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I have not run one, but I have also heard it's fine. One guy claimed to run 9v to the Spektrum rx and said it's good even on 12v.

You need to keep in mind the servo too... some are fine on the 8.4v lipo but I'm sure some can't take it. Hitec are supposed to be ok....

I wouldn't worry too much because a 5 cell fresh off the charger isn't that much lower than a lipo. BUT... a good regulator is nice because it puts out a consistent voltage so everything feels the same throughout a run...

revo_race

iTrader: (29)

What makes you think Hitec servos are OK with a 7.4v lipo battery? I think you're a bit misinformed. Ask about it in the Hitec forum and see what kind of response you get...

DPowers

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i believe i would run a regulator just to be on the safe side but thats my 2 cents.

Jason Halvorson

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well i picked up a few 2000mah lipo RX packs, and i think ill just get a few regs...now another question is will a 2100mah 14.8 lipo pack run a start box for an entire weekend on one charge under normal conditions???

oh and what is a good lipo charger that will not break the bank??? im a lipo retard, but im trying to learn...

Thanks guys, Jason

Crawler

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I run a 3S lipo pack w/ Spectrum on my crawler and use a Castle BEC to protect my Hitec 9959.

I wouldn't chance it.

driftah

iTrader: (13)

ya sure the rx can handle it but can the servos?if your answer is yes thats ok but how will the lifespan be? I have heard it's not good to go over 6 volts as this is what they were designed for anything over is a possible risk.

sharkman

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I asked JR about running a 7.4 lipo without a regulator for my 9100t.
There response was to not put anything more then 6v into it and use a regulator.

glassdoctor

iTrader: (4)

I said "supposed to be ok".... because I've been told that. I have not done it myself. If I had, then I would say it works no problem for me.

Same goes for the Spektrum.... I don't do it, but that's the "word on the street" so to speak

imaxx21

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just get a 7v regulator

ive been running that setup for a couple years with Hitec and Spektrum

Jason Halvorson

iTrader: (22)

imaxx this is just what i was looking for, someone who has experience with this combo...thank you thats what ill do then...

mbrienzo

I am running unregulated lipo with Hitec 5955 servos with no problems. I also know of others that have been doing it a long time. A 7 volt regulator is almost useless since the user voltage of Lipo is 7.4v I know it peaks at 8.4v but drops down pretty quick and is consistent at 7.4v. But do what makes you feel comfortable. I know there are some hitec servos rated for 7.4v

imaxx21

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yeah straight lipo with spektrum and the 5955's is good too, only servo ill ever use...

but i like the HT regulator with the built in switch

cota348

I guess no one took a shot at the starter box question, so I will. The battery will last all weekend with no problem, with a word of advise. I am sure you have run into the situation that you or someone you know lend ed out his starter box and when try to use it again it was dry. This is a no no with Lipo batteries, if the voltage falls below certain level they will not charge up again, so you have to be careful not to let this happen.

On the plus side, to charge a Lipo battery usually does not take more than 30 min., and the starter box weights a lot less.

Jason Halvorson

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cota good stuff buddy!!! this maybe rude but one thing i never lend out is my start boxes...they are set up perfectly for my bug/trug and unless a guy is running a OCM they will not work for them...