Originally Posted by
mrnizzles
Thanks for mentioning this, I've been shopping for a better charger, and this is the kinda stuff I need to know, and knowing is half the battle... (the other half is just plain malarky! j/k, idk what the other half is, maybe it's just getting better cheetos!)
Also, I pre-ordered my Tekno kit from Amain, and since it's a single pack, I'm going to run a 6s battery, with a lower kv motor. Sooo, I'll grab another RX8 and a 1300/1400 kv motor.
Boy... the 6S batteries sure are expensive!!! heck, even the 4S batteries... but I can't even FIND 6S batteries at Amain.. hmm..
How long (not run time) in days/weeks/months, can I get away with having just 1 6S battery pack?
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6s + Low KV is the best way to run 1/8th electric IMHO
. The Tekin 1400 will be perfect. What battery did you end up purchasing? If it's a ProTek pack, it should last a long time (we've really had good luck with these lately which is why we keep mentioning them).
The main thing we do to keep our packs in the best shape is to only run for 7-8 minutes for practice (a little less if it's a smaller pack). We only run them longer for mains if they happen to be 10 minutes or 15 minutes. Discharging them too far or unnecessarily will drastically decrease the life cycle.
BTW, thanks for pre-ordering.
UPDATE:
Just saw your updated info on the battery there. Take a look at this one:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...k-222V-2900mAh
It will be plenty of power. You should be able to get ~12+ minutes out of that pack with a 1400kv motor (depending on track and driving style). For soft packs (and hard packs too), we recommend using a little velcro under the pack to protect the underside from small pebbles and dirt.
I might have to pick up one of those packs myself, they look perfect for a lightweight 6s/1400 setup.
UPDATE 2:
Some cheaper 6s options
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16486
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=17259
They have 3300 as well, but for ~10 minute mains, we feel ~2500-3000mah is good.