Lostinthewoods86
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I’ve been looking at so many I looked over the trx4m being 1/18th
. Thanks!That’s going to be the way I go! Thanks!
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I’ve been looking at so many I looked over the trx4m being 1/18th
. Thanks!That’s going to be the way I go! Thanks!
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You'll be happy with them. The Axial 24th scale stuff is very addictive.
Check this thread for places to spend all your money
https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/the-scx24-links-thread.134908/
Check this thread for places to spend all your money
https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/the-scx24-links-thread.134908/
Lostinthewoods86
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Ok, next stupid question from the newbie
Looking at batteries and chargers, and kind of thinking ahead too, looking at spektrum charger and batteries…good/bad/better option? Looking to kinda keep it simple. Just from my limited time here looks like we will just be using 2s-3s for a while.
I do appreciate the group here! Just a little back story, I have basically 0 rc knowledge, grew up lucky to get a toy grade rc and a pack of disposable batteries and my kids have basically had the same experience this far . Looking to find a hobby for my son to be excited about (the t maxx nitro accomplished that ) and keep him busy. Not much into sports besides shooting sports, but he loves working on things and figuring out how stuff works. So I’m kind of trying to build up a quick and simple set up to start with, if that makes sense
Looking at batteries and chargers, and kind of thinking ahead too, looking at spektrum charger and batteries…good/bad/better option? Looking to kinda keep it simple. Just from my limited time here looks like we will just be using 2s-3s for a while.
I do appreciate the group here! Just a little back story, I have basically 0 rc knowledge, grew up lucky to get a toy grade rc and a pack of disposable batteries
and my kids have basically had the same experience this far . Looking to find a hobby for my son to be excited about (the t maxx nitro accomplished that ) and keep him busy. Not much into sports besides shooting sports, but he loves working on things and figuring out how stuff works. So I’m kind of trying to build up a quick and simple set up to start with, if that makes sense 
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I use a Hitec X2 , very easy to use.
There are some good ones out there and I'm sure guys will post what they use.
There are some good ones out there and I'm sure guys will post what they use.
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Stay away from Spektrum or any smart battery technology. The batteries are way overpriced.
When looking for a charger pay attention to the balance current. Once a cell gets topped off in your battery, the charger keeps charging but drains the excess juice from full cell(s). It goes into balance mode for this part of the charge, and a weak balance current will slow that down. Most chargers will have a balance current less than 1000 mAh.
You also want something that displays internal resistance. That allows you to keep track of your battery health. As the battery wears, the internal resistance goes up. The higher your IR goes, the more risk of a battery going up in flames. Keeping an eye on the IR lets you know when to replace your batteries.
I use the Hota D6 Pro.
When looking for a charger pay attention to the balance current. Once a cell gets topped off in your battery, the charger keeps charging but drains the excess juice from full cell(s). It goes into balance mode for this part of the charge, and a weak balance current will slow that down. Most chargers will have a balance current less than 1000 mAh.
You also want something that displays internal resistance. That allows you to keep track of your battery health. As the battery wears, the internal resistance goes up. The higher your IR goes, the more risk of a battery going up in flames. Keeping an eye on the IR lets you know when to replace your batteries.
I use the Hota D6 Pro.
