Anyone into R/C?

subed for future information and wisdom. This thread made me go get an r/c. Got a Slash 4x4. The thing is a blast!

 

Never running that style batt in my slash again. I though I would use it for ten mins or so.
The motor started to cut out on me and my led was flashing red. Touched the batt, holy frack!! Talk about hot!! Then touch my motor. Holy WOW. Fracker burned my hand.

My lipo never gets that hot even runner 30 mins straight

 

Well read what I just wrote. Invest in some lipo 2s batteries. Soon!!! it is a blast to drive though

 

Anyone interested in a losi 8 roller with a ton of extras?

 

Is your slash the VXL? is that batt a 6 or 7 cell? I only see 6 but the 7th could be hiding...

What he said V

 

yup VXL and 7 cell. First time I ran that battery

 

Mine just sold today on eBay. I got $20 out of it

 

Hahaahaa. My second thought

 

LOSI 8 roller, Have parts to run gas or i have an electric conversion still new in package.

Whole Package


Parts for gas engine


Or Electric conversion kit


buggy itself


extra bodies


extra parts


more extra parts

 

Why must charging batterys be so difficult

I am trying to switch over to the 2s lipo, im using a ac6 charger, I think I got it all set correct but hell if I know. I miss just plugging a battery in and waiting for the light to go green

I am trying to charge a gen ace 4000mah 30c 7.4v 2s1p battery

It is set to the right battery, have it charging at 3.0A, its reading 7.70v, been charging for 15min, and the charged capacity is at 789.

I figure it will set fire or charge

 

Also has aluminum diffs that i just rebuilt before putting away and will include oils any other parts i can find

 

Mine takes for ever as well now. I am





I look at the collection to make the time go by.

 

You have to charge it at 4 amps. It will be 8.4 volts when it's fully charged

 

Do I have to charge mine to 4a too?

 

Ok, should I stop it now and change it to 4amps? im at 8.15 volts now on 3 amps, if its ok ill just let it finish

 

Yeah im actually trying to figure out which battery to buy for it. The one that my slash 4x4 comes with is a 7 cell 8.4v 3000 MAH. It just doesnt last long enough. I got myself the ez peak charger for faster charging but i need more run time. I dont think i want to go lipo just yet. I was thinking of getting the traxxas series 5 battery. i believe that is also 8.4v but 5000MAH. Im still learning this deal so who knows if im going the right direction.

 

You can. Just hit stop and change the amps to 4. The amps will begin to fall as the battery nears its charge.

There's really nothing wrong with charging at lower amps, but it's best to charge it set 1C.

 

Ok, i stopped it and set it to 4 amps, restarted it and my amps are slowly dropping its at 2.6 now at 8.40 volts

 

just stopped at 8.42 volts.