Can I build a hump pack?

[vbgagnon]

Just like the title says, can I build a hump pack? Where would I get the batteries? Is it worth building one, or should I just buy one?

thanks a bunch.

 

[LazyDave]

This is why i like digikey Batterys

 

[Candyman]

Making a hump pack isn't too difficult. Just get 5 batteries. I used AE size NiCd's on the last one I made. That's a pretty typical size for these packs. Best thing to do is to measure the space you'll be mounting the pack into just to make sure you don't make it too big. AE size batts are 28mm long so they fit good in my Maxx. If you look at that table that Dave put up, you can see the size difference in batteries. You'll also need a connector that will plug into your switch or receiver. And don't skimp on the soldering equipment. Good iron around 75w with some decent silver solder should make it easier. Arrange your batteries in the shape you want and then use a little shoe-goo to stick them together. Take your time soldering them. It takes patience to get them to stick. Rough up the solder pads and that should help. To make it easier you may want to buy batteries with the tabs already on them. Then just go at it. When you're done, shrink wrap the whole thing and it should work fine.

 

[LazyDave]

wire http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX0896&P=
digi key would have connecters and wire, but i don't know the type of connecter so it is very hard to find.

but they do have soldering kits yea!!!
http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T051/1330-1338.pdf
mmm....leed.

Hey look shink wrap. http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T051/1266.pdf

and more cells. before was the page where you make your own and they wrap it for you.
http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T051/1354-1355.pdf

oh wait is this for a recever or to power the car?

 

[vbgagnon]

its for a reciever, not sure what I'm gonna do yet.

 

[LazyDave]

ok good. That conecter is for the reciver.

 

[stallsmithb]

It might be cheaper to have them made to your specs on this site:

www.cheapbatterypacks.com

 

[mnimud]

I figured I'd say thanks for the link stallsmithb and bring this back to the top for anyone wondering about buying batteries. I just ordered myself a nice 3600mah 8.4v NiMh hump pack battery and are having them put the hump over the 2nd & 3rd cells, a configuration I couldn't find anywhere else. This battery should fit both my Hornet and RC10. 8.4v in the Hornet, this should be fun.

 

[thetmaxxman2016]

ist much cheaper when you make your own batterys

 

[mnimud]

This didn't turn out to be any cheaper then good batteries from the lhs or Tower but I was able to get in any configuration I wanted. No place had it the way I just bought it and the price was about the same as everyplace else so it was worth it.

 

[retarded pilot]

"Can I build a hump pack?"


yes you may,.... you have my permision