Originally Posted by
tilimil
Just got my boys a Traxxas slash 4x4 rtr. I want to get some LiPo batteries and a good charger. We may do a little bit of racing at the local track just for fun. What batteries and charger do you recommend? I don't need the best but don't want the cheapest either. Ive seen several mention of the SMC as a good value. Agree on the SMC's? What charger should I get that will work with LiPo and NiMH and also do a the discharge/balance for me?
Thanks for the suggestions.
Smc is the way to go. Since you have a 4x4 you need mah, go with 7200 or 6900 something in that direction because mah translates to runtime. C rating applies more toward stock racing. When you buy a charger you want at least 10 amps. If you buy a7200 mah battery you can charge i at 7.2 amps which would be correct for that pack. A 5000 mah pack would be charged at 5 amps, a 5 amp charge rate will take about an hour, now charge the 7200 at 5 amps it will take more time. Support your local hobbyshop.