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Yes. I have a Revtech 2s life pack that works awesome. I was curious if there was a smaller one available somewhere for 1/12
I've used the Losi Micro-T/B/DT battery pack for years. Small, light, Ni-MH.
http://www.stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...=ns&pn=LOS0848
http://www.stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...=ns&pn=LOS0848
In many cases you don't need a 2s receiver pack. You can use a 1s LiPo cell wired in series with the main cell (that runs the motor). The usual way of doing that is to wire the 1s receiver cell into the switch on the ESC. The regulator inside the ESC then sees a 2s voltage, and regulates it down (normally to between 5 and 6 volts).
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the yoko needs tiny electrics and even here i still have room to play with
the HW just stock esc is tiny as well
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I like running a 2s lipo rx pack for a couple reasons, but here are the big ones:
- In mod 12th I have enough drain on the battery (and get close enough to dumping as it is) that any extra strain I can eliminate is good.
- Extra voltage gives a very different steering feel, if the servo supports it (use KO). This is especially helpful with mod or when running WGT.
- Speedo fans run awesome on 2s lipo voltage and the best rx voltage fan (Sidepiece Seis) is a little big for a 12th.
I am currently running a little tiny 2s lipo pack that I believe is normally sold for usage in a foam glider/plane kit. Not sure on brand.
I disconnect the red wire from my speedo rx lead, btw.
- In mod 12th I have enough drain on the battery (and get close enough to dumping as it is) that any extra strain I can eliminate is good.
- Extra voltage gives a very different steering feel, if the servo supports it (use KO). This is especially helpful with mod or when running WGT.
- Speedo fans run awesome on 2s lipo voltage and the best rx voltage fan (Sidepiece Seis) is a little big for a 12th.
I am currently running a little tiny 2s lipo pack that I believe is normally sold for usage in a foam glider/plane kit. Not sure on brand.
I disconnect the red wire from my speedo rx lead, btw.
Can you show me how you have your fan placed?
I like running a 2s lipo rx pack for a couple reasons, but here are the big ones:
- In mod 12th I have enough drain on the battery (and get close enough to dumping as it is) that any extra strain I can eliminate is good.
- Extra voltage gives a very different steering feel, if the servo supports it (use KO). This is especially helpful with mod or when running WGT.
- Speedo fans run awesome on 2s lipo voltage and the best rx voltage fan (Sidepiece Seis) is a little big for a 12th.
I am currently running a little tiny 2s lipo pack that I believe is normally sold for usage in a foam glider/plane kit. Not sure on brand.
I disconnect the red wire from my speedo rx lead, btw.
- In mod 12th I have enough drain on the battery (and get close enough to dumping as it is) that any extra strain I can eliminate is good.
- Extra voltage gives a very different steering feel, if the servo supports it (use KO). This is especially helpful with mod or when running WGT.
- Speedo fans run awesome on 2s lipo voltage and the best rx voltage fan (Sidepiece Seis) is a little big for a 12th.
I am currently running a little tiny 2s lipo pack that I believe is normally sold for usage in a foam glider/plane kit. Not sure on brand.
I disconnect the red wire from my speedo rx lead, btw.
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I like running a 2s lipo rx pack for a couple reasons, but here are the big ones:
- In mod 12th I have enough drain on the battery (and get close enough to dumping as it is) that any extra strain I can eliminate is good.
- Extra voltage gives a very different steering feel, if the servo supports it (use KO). This is especially helpful with mod or when running WGT.
- Speedo fans run awesome on 2s lipo voltage and the best rx voltage fan (Sidepiece Seis) is a little big for a 12th.
I am currently running a little tiny 2s lipo pack that I believe is normally sold for usage in a foam glider/plane kit. Not sure on brand.
I disconnect the red wire from my speedo rx lead, btw.
- In mod 12th I have enough drain on the battery (and get close enough to dumping as it is) that any extra strain I can eliminate is good.
- Extra voltage gives a very different steering feel, if the servo supports it (use KO). This is especially helpful with mod or when running WGT.
- Speedo fans run awesome on 2s lipo voltage and the best rx voltage fan (Sidepiece Seis) is a little big for a 12th.
I am currently running a little tiny 2s lipo pack that I believe is normally sold for usage in a foam glider/plane kit. Not sure on brand.
I disconnect the red wire from my speedo rx lead, btw.
I thought some of the guys running CRC cars would be into these!!!
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Ran 1:12 for the first time last Sunday. What fun it was. Run 1:10 buggy otherwise and wanted to try something new and get variation in training. Drove 10.5 blinky. Found a new favorite car. Run the first race in 4 weeks. Trying to learn how to set the car now. Anyone have any good advice on a setup guide? Run a CRC Xi.
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I will post some images tonight when I get home. The trick is mounting the fan on the chassis, not on the speedo, and taking advantage of either the front wheel arches or the rise in the body towards the crossbrace, depending on if you have the battery mounted inline or transverse.
Alternately, if the fan is hitting the body, mount the body and heat the lexan where it is rubbing the fan with a lighter until you can mold it around the fan. Should only take a slight bump to make it work.
Alternately, if the fan is hitting the body, mount the body and heat the lexan where it is rubbing the fan with a lighter until you can mold it around the fan. Should only take a slight bump to make it work.



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