Anyone into R/C?

Just got this badboy from Hobbypartz. $53 shipped.

 

x2!

Those parts are cheap for a reason. STRC is the way to go.

 

maxamps.com builds great batteries they built me a 16000mah not a typo with 7.4 volts running a castle creations mamba system in a traxxas rustler with all steel transmission gears at 75 mph picking the front end up at over half throttle and i could run for about 30 to 45 mins

 

lipo batteries will typically run about half an hour, they weigh less too... expensive but totally worth it.

 

just don't completely drain them

mah is what determines the run time of the battery

 

this looks fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUqqWoAWSkI

 

Yea, most newer ESC's have a "lipo mode" with a low voltage cutoff. Quite convenient.

Is that dude wearing crocs?

 

looking at getting this also......has a built in power supply correct?

 

http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-lipo-batteries.html

 

COMPLICATED.

 

keep reading.........

you will understand it eventually.

Basically dont keep it stored while fully charged and keep away from moisture and heat.

Lipo's are dangerous but can be the safest if handled correctly.

 

Thats why I like nitro vehicles

 

Yea, dude just overcomplicated it too much.

I've dicked around with some nitro stuff. The novelty of actually having an internal combustion engine ripping like that is really cool, along with the smell. Although, I'll probably be looking into a nitro truck when it warms back up; I'm content with my electric truck for the time being.

 

here is another video of Axial's new buggy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2o04EYKt9tU

 

It's beyond awesome!.....it's B-awesome!!



LET IT BEGIN!
LET IT BEGIN!
LET IT BEGIIIIIN!

 

Correct.

Nitro is cool, but expensive. I prefer the convenience of recharging a battery as opposed to buying nitro fuel everytime I take out my truck.

 

meh they both have their advantages, I used to prefer electric but switch to nitro, both can be expensive (batteries and chargers), I also hated having to wait for a battery to charge and when it drains you either need to have another one ready or wait for it to cool down and charge it again. With nitro if you get the urge to go out and drive just fill up the tank and go, when its near empty refuel and keep going no need to wait. I used to get nitro for free so spending money on fuel was not an issue

 

x2

This entire hobby is expensive

 

been ripping my Heli's in the wind all day!!!!

 

Most people with electric have more than one battery. A few 5000mah lipos will last you a long time, when one dies, just pop in a fresh one. It only takes about an hour to charge a battery with a good charger. It beats having to constantly buy nitro fuel, IMO. Plus, batteries and chargers are so cheap now a days. $20-30 for a good batt and $50 for a good charger.

I agree with FearNothing, though, the whole hobby is expensive and very addicting!!