Batteries for starter box...

[Baller756]

Hey, 

 

Just a quick question, got a starter box coming from ebay but dont have a clue what batteries to use to power the thing. Been recommended NiMh sticks but from reading reviews, dont last very long and are not the best thing to use altogether really. 

 

Heard you can use lipo's but which ones? 

 

Links would be helpful, 

 

Also dont want to break the bank toooo hard.

 

Cheers 

[jizwizard]

you can also use a 12v 7ah lead battery. You can pick one up locally from maplins or order from elsewhere online

[sean-vrs]

12v 7amp lead acid battery is what i run.

Last an age and plenty of grunt

http://www.bmmracing.co.uk/sealed-lead-acid-battery-starter-p-2580.html

[Baller756]

12v 7amp lead acid battery is what i run.

Last an age and plenty of grunt

http://www.bmmracing.co.uk/sealed-lead-acid-battery-starter-p-2580.html

Ok sweeet, will that come with the leads to connect it yeah? 

[sean-vrs]

Don't think so mate, I've soldered mine in with some crocodile clips so I can swap out nice and easy.

Got a picture of your box? If it comes with the Tamiya style plugs they will want changing anyway as they can melt.

[QRC]

or 4s lipo, tad lighter in weight.

[Baller756]

Pretty sure it's this one.. 

 

http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=32544

 

Not much to go on as it hasn't arrived in the post yet.. 

 

Just want to get everything ready for when it arrives so i can go straight out with it.. 

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251593418720&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

[sean-vrs]

That looks like its good to go on mate, you'll just need to take out the battery holders and pop a lead acid in.

I say this as it's just the simplest cheapest way to get a good reliable box running.

[Baller756]

Okay so the box came today, with the car, opened it all up with excitement to then realise the battery's i have do not get the thing started so i was greatly dissapointed!! 

 

Just gonna chuck in an acid lead as you guys said.. 

 

Need to change the tamiya things on the box as i hear they quickly melt 

 

Is this one any good? 

 

Choosing maplins so i can grab it tommorow.. 

 

Also like the croc clips idea so could you just check im gonna be buying the right ones... 

 

Links: 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/12v-sealed-lead-acid-battery-13ah-1-pack-mm22y

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-60mm-insulated-crocodile-clip-black-hf23a

 

Electronics really isnt my thing... haha

[Baller756]

Okay so the box came today, with the car, opened it all up with excitement to then realise the battery's i have do not get the thing started so i was greatly dissapointed!! 

 

Just gonna chuck in an acid lead as you guys said.. 

 

Need to change the tamiya things on the box as i hear they quickly melt 

 

Is this one any good? 

 

Choosing maplins so i can grab it tommorow.. 

 

Also like the croc clips idea so could you just check im gonna be buying the right ones... 

 

Links: 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/12v-sealed-lead-acid-battery-13ah-1-pack-mm22y

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-60mm-insulated-crocodile-clip-black-hf23a

 

Electronics really isnt my thing... haha

Actually probz use this one.. 

 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/12v-sealed-lead-acid-battery-22ah-1-pack-mm23a

[Shudson]

I don't think either of those will be properly up to the job. Really, you need 7ah, which is creeping towards

[AdamR]

Agree with the others, get a 7ah sla battery, I use one and can get a full weekends racing without any noticable drop in power. Mine was

[sean-vrs]

i run 7ah,

1.3 just wouldnt cut it

[Baller756]

Okay right i just bought the acid lead battery, the 12v 7ah one, so hopefully its decent, also grabbed a charger as well, what else do i need to connect it to the box.. it does currently have tamiya connectors on so i need a little parts list in order to get it all connected!!

 

I'd be grateful for help!! 

 

Electrical noob!

[Shudson]

I would be surprised if there weren't already spade connectors wired onto the box as well as Tamiya - I have 3 starter boxes and all came with dual connections.

 

In the unlikely event of it not having suitable connections for your lead-acid, the easiest place to get them is Halfords or other car accessory shop. You will just need a couple of 15A spade connectors (preferably insulated) and, if you want to retain your Tamiya connectors as well,  a couple of short lengths of wire of similar gauge to that already used in the box. They usually have a common earth (black wire -ve) solder one wire to that and a red (+ve) wire to the switch and away you go.