Team Orion 3200mAh Race Spec LiPo
09-18-2007, 09:40 AM
#1636
No the battery is not okay. and I don't know what what went first as it was turn on the on/off switch turn my head and the people in the tech stafrting yelling my car is smoking. Turned off the switch and that was it!Smoke stopped and the new GTB and new 3200 battery were done. The 13.5 motor would not turn over- game over. It was charged on a brand new Ice.Talked with Peak today and I'm sending the battery back to them to check out.
09-21-2007, 01:27 AM
#1638
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Anyone know anything about the proposed new Lipo packs from Orion?
09-21-2007, 09:56 AM
#1640
Tech Apprentice
I'm hoping for increased capacity (helping with the weight) using Kokam's newest cells.
09-21-2007, 10:43 AM
#1642
Tech Apprentice
Rick never would have let that happen. I heard when batteries see Rick H coming, they discharge themselves.
09-21-2007, 11:57 PM
#1643
I have been charging my 4800's and my 3200's at a 2C rate for several months now (Thats 9.6 and 6.4 amps respectively for our math challenged readers). It makes it a lot easier to repeak to full capacity before each round.
I agree that a 2C charge rate could possibly reduce the life expectancy, but they last so long that I don't mind losing a bit off the longevity side to make sure I am at 8.4 volts before each qual and main.
BTW, I have been runnig the same 4800 for about a year and a half with no problems and it still keeps me in the hunt. Even after charging at 2C for the last 3-6 months.
I agree that a 2C charge rate could possibly reduce the life expectancy, but they last so long that I don't mind losing a bit off the longevity side to make sure I am at 8.4 volts before each qual and main.
BTW, I have been runnig the same 4800 for about a year and a half with no problems and it still keeps me in the hunt. Even after charging at 2C for the last 3-6 months.
I strongly recommend charging your 4800 not more than 4.8amps and 3200 not more than 3.2 amps.
Poping a lipo looks fun but burning your house isnt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0SNESIkWk
09-22-2007, 12:23 AM
#1645
Tech Adept
I think you should read the rest of this thread. The case are not sealed so that if the cells puff up the case splits open so it is very easy to notice.
09-22-2007, 11:50 PM
#1646
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Poping a lipo looks fun but burning your house isnt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0SNESIkWk
09-30-2007, 10:05 AM
#1648
I also would like to know, as im in the boat of buying lipos to race with, I already use lipos in everything else but my TC..... And I want the newest ones so mine arent outdated lol
09-30-2007, 11:05 AM
#1649
Tech Adept
hi guys iam thinking of buying a couple of packs of these lipos.i currently race 19turn but will move up 2 mod brushless at some point in the near future.will i still get a good runtime with these packs even though they are 3200.
my dad uses the trackpower 4900 and only races stock and he rekons he can use one pack for two five minute runs.
i like the look of these packs over the others as they are not like a big box slaped in your car lol
thanks
my dad uses the trackpower 4900 and only races stock and he rekons he can use one pack for two five minute runs.
i like the look of these packs over the others as they are not like a big box slaped in your car lol
thanks
09-30-2007, 03:53 PM
#1650
An update with what I posted awhile back. I sent the 3200 battery back to peak/orion/Kyosho. Got a call back that the cells were still okay just the circuit board and fuse were fried. They repaired it and it's coming back.Somthing else happened I thought I'd correct. I sent my Turbo 35BL back to Ce to upgrade it to charging lipos. Don't waste your time now. They are ONLY doing the GTX!It will still be two months before they get the other chips ready.
I 'm still waiting for the GTB (2) and the 13.5 motor to come back.
I 'm still waiting for the GTB (2) and the 13.5 motor to come back.