I'm thinking about getting a five cell hump pack but I don't have a clue on what to get , what brand, what charger etc. What does the number on the package mean 1100 ,1150 etc.? Could some of you guys help me out by telling me part numbers, or sites I could go to and look at for the pack and the chargers that would fit the savage receiver box? What to look for and what not to buy. Basicly, eveything I would need to know to get eveything I need. Thanks for your time in hepling me out!!
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Heres my contribution,
The higher the number 1100 ,1150 the longer the charge will last.
I don't have a savage so I don't know the preferred configuration of the pack you will want.
-Ed
The higher the number 1100 ,1150 the longer the charge will last.
I don't have a savage so I don't know the preferred configuration of the pack you will want.
-Ed
I'm still looking myself to decide. I can add that if you buy an NiMH style pack, make sure you get a charger that is designed for these batteries. NiCad and NiMH are different and can require a different charger. I use a Hobbico Quick Feild Charger. It workds great but when and if I get the NimH's I'll but the new Hobbico Quick Feild Charger MKII. This MKII will charge NiCad, NiMH and Lithium batteries. I like the one I have. It has been working great for years and charges in about 20 minutes or so then drops to trickle charge. You can look at them here http://www.hobbico.com/
Anohter source might be eBay?
Anohter source might be eBay?
Yeah I know but other than on the net I haven't come across any. Locally our hobby shops don't seem to stock much of anything. they want to sell all kinds of gas RTR kits but no receiver packs. I guess all these guys use regular batteries or rechargables in the cheap 4 cell battery holder. Go figure. The real sad thing is that newer people that don't know any better listen to some of these sales people. It kinda funny to hear them talk sometimes but bad for the person asking a question that really needs an excperienced answer. There are a few shops in the area that are good but they are pretty far away. I hate going that far without money to spend. I'm just gettin by with NiCad 700's for the time being taped in the holder. That will change eventually and I'll go to 6V with a high capacity pack.
Have you thought about using 2000mah AAs?
They will last about 3 times longer than your 700s.
can't go wrong @ 2.00 each.
https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4742
They will last about 3 times longer than your 700s.
can't go wrong @ 2.00 each.
https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4742
Sure,
I wouldn't use anything over 6v but thats your choice.
Voltage gives you strength.
MaH gives you time.
Your radio / servo system is designed to run on a certain voltage. (Up to 6v)Go to high and you can cause damage. I have heard of people running 7.2 but its not recommended.
I wouldn't use anything over 6v but thats your choice.
Voltage gives you strength.
MaH gives you time.
Your radio / servo system is designed to run on a certain voltage. (Up to 6v)Go to high and you can cause damage. I have heard of people running 7.2 but its not recommended.
Reason behind this is because a friend of mine has a T-maxx and he is running the 7.2 battery for a very long time and he has never had a problem with it frying or damaging his servos.. I quess its a question of do you want to take the risk..
The question here is, Is more better?
Yes and no.
Your system is rated @ 4.8 and 6 v. Over 6v is your risk. If you have chosen the proper equipment to use 6v is plenty.
What you do want is more runtime before the voltage drops below an acceptable level. this is where more is better. The higher the MaH the longer the runtime.
For an RC like the T-Maxx anything over 1100MaH is gravy.
Yes and no.
Your system is rated @ 4.8 and 6 v. Over 6v is your risk. If you have chosen the proper equipment to use 6v is plenty.
What you do want is more runtime before the voltage drops below an acceptable level. this is where more is better. The higher the MaH the longer the runtime.
For an RC like the T-Maxx anything over 1100MaH is gravy.