GrandeGixxer

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Is anyone using this combo? Do I need to use some type of regulator? I dont want to fry my Spectrum reciever. That would be bad. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks.

stefan

Spektrum says the receiver can handle up to 9 Volt, but most servos will have a problem with the 7.4 Volt of a LiPo pack, so yes, you need a regulator, especially one with a low voltage cut off, otherwise your car might go up in flames.

Motorman

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I tried Lipoly last year and even with a regulator I barbecued some KO digital servos.

duneland

I ran that combo all summer with no problems. I use the Novak regulator.
Some servos could handle the extra voltage but I did not want to chance it with mine.

duneland

By the way, low voltage cut-off has no effect on whether or not a lipo goes up in flames. Excessive voltage during the charging process is where the fire risk is. The voltage cut-off (on-board) would be there to keep the cells from getting too low on voltage. The danger is in the cells inabillity to recharge if taken down to far.

C Mike Hunt

Try

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/Regulators.htm

Or

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/reg-rx.htm

GrandeGixxer

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Damn, the price to pay to save a little weight. I will probably go with the pre made one since I don't want to cook something due to it being my fault.

TrickPonYracing

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i use jr servos and a thunder power lipo and no regulator or cutoff all last year and this year i have had no problems

Speed Demon

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Guys,

I am using the receiver pack and regulators from VXR Racing. Their products are much lighter and smaller. Check it out at VXR Racing