lipo and charger!

[franki]

hi, can any one advise me on a stick lipo pack and also a charger? this will be used in a pred and used for racing?

once again thanks for your help

frankie

[MatJohnson]

I've got the Core UDC-30 Frank, works well and does what I need it too.

[Marvin]

It all depends on what you want to spend. Set an overall budget, and I'll come up with something.

[franki]

150 ish top 200

thanks for your help

[Marvin]

I would suggest one of these chargers, if you need it to run on AC and DC - this can charge at up to 8A, has an inbuilt balancer, and has a power output of up to 120W, so you'll be able to actually use the advertised charge rate! If you already have a power supply, I'd suggest one of these chargers. It can do 10A, will easily charge and balance two packs at once (though 6 packs at once is possible!), and has a 180W power output.

These two chargers can also make use of a LiPos' 'faster than 1C' charging capability.

I have used Fusion chargers (and own two), and they are just excellent chargers, and good value.

As for the battery, I would suggest Trakpower's new Dark Series 40C 5000mAh, or Thunderpower's Pro-Race 40C 5000mAh pack. I own a Thunderpower pack, and must say that it is fantastic, though I accept, they are not widely available in the UK. I would get a Trakpower, either the 5000mAh 40C at £84.99 or the 3600mAh 35C, at £59.99. Either would be an excellent choice, though the 5000 is preferable, partially because you won't have to add so much weight, and also because you have more capacity. It will also be slightly faster, as it will suffer less voltage drop under load than the 35C pack.

[GRIFF55]

this looks good value...
http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...d=7058&<osCsid>

never had one, so cant say what its like but will leave some money for two of the trakpower dark stick packs. I use trakpower darks and they're great!! punchy all the time!

[cwp]

Originally Posted by GRIFF55

this looks good value...
http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...d=7058&<osCsid>!

I have one of these chargers it’s a rip-off off the bantam BC6 just a lot cheaper.
Plus it dose the job exactly the same.

[Marvin]

Hardly a step forward though. You can't just cling onto the same old chargers. With 5C batteries, we are still slugging along with 5A max.

20A is the future!