Ok, what did I do wrong?

[ChiefGeek]

I'm new to electric and bought what I THOUGHT was a good deal. Lipo 1000mah 15c 2s 7.4 battery. And this is what I got in the mail. Obviously now what I was wanting to put on my buggy.

 

[beason]

it is only 1000mah. would be good for a small rig, or heli.

 

[ChiefGeek]

Thought it would just have less capacity. Like a 15 minute run time.

 

[slowngreen]

What rig were you buying it for?

 

[ChiefGeek]

1/10 Losi scb.

 

[ChiefGeek]

Castle Sidewinder...

 

[slowngreen]

You want alteast a 4000mah in my opinion. Id go 5000 3s personally.

 

[ChiefGeek]

Says 2s on box. Haven't installed it yet. Waiting on soldering iron and plugs.

 

[slowngreen]

Sidewinder will do 2 or 3s. 3s is A TON of power compared to 2s.

 

[ChiefGeek]

Even though box and specs say 2s? I'd love to run 3s but don't wanna mess it up. Its a Sidewinder SCT and neu castle 1410 1y 3800 kv

 

[ChiefGeek]

Website says no to 3s.

 

[slowngreen]

For what? The car or the esc? The esc runs 3s for sure.

 

[robmob]

Sidewinder SCT is 2S.

 

[slowngreen]

Ahh SCT, that part was left out lol.

 

[robmob]

You are just blind. LOL

Even though box and specs say 2s? I'd love to run 3s but don't wanna mess it up. Its a Sidewinder SCT and neu castle 1410 1y 3800 kv

 

[ChiefGeek]

Says 3s is fine for lower kv motors and people say as long as your not geared to high your fine. I just gotta find out if my stock gearing is fine.

 

[slowngreen]

My bad, i never saw that post.

 

[ChiefGeek]

Just bought a new dynamite 5000 20c 3s for 35 bucks. Will try it out and see how temps do.

 

[CptAwesome]

I remember being new to electric. Fond memories.
Anyways, You should be fine with that, but.....

I personally would go with at least a 30C, i.e...

http://www.hobbypartz.com/98p-30c-5300-2s1p.html
http://www.hobbypartz.com/77p-sl5000-2s1p-30c-2222.html


if not a 40C like......

http://www.hobbypartz.com/77p-sl5000-2s1p-40c-2222-hardcase.html
http://www.hobbypartz.com/98p-40c-5000-2s1p-hardcase-direct.html


So far in my experience, I find that the higher C rating you have, the better. 20C will get you up and going, but if you ever want more power, you're going to need more battery.

Personally, I prefer gensacearespammers hardcases. Skys are my second favorite. Both companies offer hard and soft packs, and that's just a matter of personal preference. (I find them easier to keep clean, and they are more durable).


But like I said, the battery you ordered will at least get you moving. 5000mAh is 5Amps (5000mAh x (1Amp/1000mAh)). At a rating of 20C, you should get 100Amps out of the battery (5Amps x 20C). Stepping up to a 30C, you would get 150Amps (5Amps x 30C). The 40C will give you 200, etc, etc. In short: More mAh and higher C rating = higher Amps = MOAR POWAH!!!

 

[ChiefGeek]

Lol good info thanks.