Best NiMH packs?
#46
As for racing or bashing; I'll be more on the racing side, since I'll be running exclusively on a track, but I haven't driven R/C for a while, so I will be practicing for the most part.
The promatch web site has matched and unmatched available... is it worth getting matched cells if I'm going to get them assembled as a stick pack? I read that side-by-side allows equal discharging, but if it's in a stick pack, that won't be possible... so I'm not sure if it's worth going with the matched cells.
The promatch web site has matched and unmatched available... is it worth getting matched cells if I'm going to get them assembled as a stick pack? I read that side-by-side allows equal discharging, but if it's in a stick pack, that won't be possible... so I'm not sure if it's worth going with the matched cells.
#48
Orrrrrrrrrrrrr....just go with lipo and forget all that nonsense. Speedtech is having a sale on Reedy, Robitronic, and Core-RC lipos...
#49
Not ready to go LiPo yet, stitch.
#50
Haha that's okay. I was in your shoes not too long ago, "returning to the hobby..." I did buy a nimh or two and am kinda regretting it as I have to keep an eye on them, cycling them, feeding, walking them, etc..
Got a couple lipos and haven't looked back. No fuss no muss, just make sure to get a lipo charger and not run it all the way down and use it as much as you want! We can take this to PM if you like...
Got a couple lipos and haven't looked back. No fuss no muss, just make sure to get a lipo charger and not run it all the way down and use it as much as you want! We can take this to PM if you like...
#51
Tech Master
^^ I'm an old school basher recently back from the RC dead too, and was thinking of going to Lipo. BUT, and it's a big BUT, As Lipo's are getting more popular, NiMh packs are getting sooooo cheap.
For guys like me that don't need massive packs with high current drain, it's like heaven! You can now get good technology, relatively high storage packs cheap as. Just run them till they die, stuff balancing etc, and throw them away (responsibly of course.....ahhhem) after a year!
Woo Hoo
For guys like me that don't need massive packs with high current drain, it's like heaven! You can now get good technology, relatively high storage packs cheap as. Just run them till they die, stuff balancing etc, and throw them away (responsibly of course.....ahhhem) after a year!
Woo Hoo
#52
Tech Champion
iTrader: (33)
As for racing or bashing; I'll be more on the racing side, since I'll be running exclusively on a track, but I haven't driven R/C for a while, so I will be practicing for the most part.
The promatch web site has matched and unmatched available... is it worth getting matched cells if I'm going to get them assembled as a stick pack? I read that side-by-side allows equal discharging, but if it's in a stick pack, that won't be possible... so I'm not sure if it's worth going with the matched cells.
The promatch web site has matched and unmatched available... is it worth getting matched cells if I'm going to get them assembled as a stick pack? I read that side-by-side allows equal discharging, but if it's in a stick pack, that won't be possible... so I'm not sure if it's worth going with the matched cells.
Nimh~
"I'll be more on the racing side, since I'll be running exclusively on a track, but I haven't driven R/C for a while, so I will be Charging, Discharging and Cycling for the most part and my voltage will be less consistant while i am practing.
Lipo~
"I'll be more on the racing side, since I'll be running exclusively on a track, but I haven't driven R/C for a while, so I will be practicing with consistant voltage for the most part with 2 batterys.
Link http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=7028
Trust me man, I got back in to this about last summer and bought everything brushed and nimh... I mean lathes, esc's etc. I bought big x2. Don't to it to yourself brother. Especially if you know your gonna be into it.
#53
Well, I'll be running NiMH on a Novak HV/BL setup, so I'm basically going to do what JR007 said above. I figure the NiMH packs will last me for a decent amount of time, until I'm ready to go LiPo and purchase a new LiPo charger.
#54
Suspended
^^ I'm an old school basher recently back from the RC dead too, and was thinking of going to Lipo. BUT, and it's a big BUT, As Lipo's are getting more popular, NiMh packs are getting sooooo cheap.
For guys like me that don't need massive packs with high current drain, it's like heaven! You can now get good technology, relatively high storage packs cheap as. Just run them till they die, stuff balancing etc, and throw them away (responsibly of course.....ahhhem) after a year!
Woo Hoo
For guys like me that don't need massive packs with high current drain, it's like heaven! You can now get good technology, relatively high storage packs cheap as. Just run them till they die, stuff balancing etc, and throw them away (responsibly of course.....ahhhem) after a year!
Woo Hoo
I guess if you don't mind buying new packs each year, as you suggest, that's just fine. But it seems that most people don't.
I always prefer to go the "buy well and buy once and you'll be happier in the long run" route.
#57
Tech Initiate
Would this be a good choice for a Traxxas E-MAXX?
http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=VEN-1527-7T
http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=VEN-1527-7T
#58
Tech Champion
iTrader: (33)
Would this be a good choice for a Traxxas E-MAXX?
http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=VEN-1527-7T
http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=VEN-1527-7T
At that price you should get some lipo batterys. You will get more run time and the power won't drop off with the voltage.
#59
Tech Master
iTrader: (12)
Would this be a good choice for a Traxxas E-MAXX?
http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=VEN-1527-7T
http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=VEN-1527-7T
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/istar...VEN15487T!1046
Same battery $30 cheaper
#60
Tech Initiate
My real question was more about whether or not that particular Venom pack is good quality or not. I wouldn't purchase it from that site, so ignore the cost.
So... Are those Venom 7-cell Venom 5000mAh packs are pretty good?
So... Are those Venom 7-cell Venom 5000mAh packs are pretty good?