Re: An Interesting Question about LiPo Rx Packs
 

It has been a long while since I have been in the 1/8 On-Road scene and I am just getting back into it again.

As I am browsing around for LiPo Rx packs (since I have the JR HV servoes), I cannot seem to find one that would work with my car. I have a LiPo pack right now, but it has a regular Deans connector on it. Is there a LiPo pack that has a tab that connects into a RX without any modifications or resoldering? I run a Spektrum SR3300T Rx.

Thanks!

Which car?

http://www.serpentamerica.com/shop/p...&cat=25&page=1

Harry, I have something for you to try out.

Use LiFe. The Rx battery is like Lipo but output only 6.6v. Perfect for receivers.

http://www.rc-toro.com/product_info....27cc7d1743e5c2

and cant get hurt if drained down 2 far

This one looks good, so if I use this I don't need to use regulator anymore? Will this batt fits in Kyosho V1RRR Evo 2 and Evolva M3 Evo?

Is it? So I can use it all the way until its flat? Do I need a different charger for this? I do have balance charger for Lipo but I m not sure if it charges Life, I ll have to check my charger again.

Yep, should fit with no problem. I run one similar to this in my MRX4X. Not running a regulator is nice too, one less thing to wire up. You will need a LiFe compatible charger.

Wow! Thanks all! You guys nailed it. the battery from RC Toro should fit and it has the correct tab on it too.

Garen, definitely, I wanna see what you recommend so I may try it out.

And the car I have is a Motonica P81. GREAT car! Easy to set up, easy to drive, easy to fix, great parts support. Also available at amainhobbies.com. :D

As far as the LiFe battery, it will not work since the JR servoes require 7.4v. Here is a link:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...D=JRPSZ9100HVS

http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...100HVS-450.jpg

Harry, I am not so sure I understand this. Does the receiver have to output 7.4V to this servo? Because most of the Rx I know takes an input voltage around 6-7V. Or does this servo take an additional power source?

BTW, I have couple LiFe batteries. You can just charge it as LiPo.

Click on the link and you will see that you will need 7.4v for this servo. Best thing is you dont need to buy a cut off since it will stop functioning if it falls to 3.8v.

I don't see anything that says it HAS to have 7.4, just that it can take it. I'm sure it would still work very well at 6.

We have tried the Z9100HVS with both 6.6 volts LiFe and 5 cell nimh, and it is really slow when using any battery less than 7.4 volts, YES it needs a 2 cell Lipo inorder for it to work properly, that is what the servo is designed for, that is why it says High Voltage servo.

^^THis.

I have already tried a regular 6v NiMH receiver pack and the servo was barely chugging.

It was specifically designed for 2S LiPo. LiFe, unfortunately, does not cut it.

So are you saying this kind of HV servos require a RX which can output 7.4v to it ? I never use HV servo before. Sorry for this dumb question.