RX 6 volt battery pack - recommendations?

**dumpystig** · December 21, 2013

My 1/8 HoBao Hyper SS Cage Buggy receiver came with a 4x AA battery holder pack which really isn't going to give me much runtime between charges. Any thoughts on a good pack, with or without charger, would be appreciated.

**bbandcars321** · December 21, 2013

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/modelsport-uk-6v-receiver-battery-and-charger-pack-hump-pack-/rc-car-products/24135. that will do mate. But if you want the battery to last longer get a higher mah

**dumpystig** · December 21, 2013

Thanks pal, have you used that particular kit?

I've been researching this a little more and the capacity of these hump-packs isn't all that high so I'm looking into fitting 2 battery packs connected in parallel. The two main limitations are physical size and weight. Maybe Li-Po or Li-fe would be the way to go - at this moment I'm still finding out as much as I can about various battery types and characteristics.

Another consideration that I think would benefit me is the ability to charge all my different batteries with a dedicated 240V / 12V charger that I can use both at home and outside in the field from my car battery supply.

**jordanp** · December 21, 2013

i use a hpi 1600mah battery pack it lasts for about 3-4 runs really good pack gives me servos plety of juice

**R46** · December 21, 2013

use 1500/1600 humps with savox's an failsafe can do half gallon of fuel easy on one pack.

**Shudson** · December 22, 2013

I have about 30 cars and trucks running on hump packs of between 1200 and 1600 mah with no problems.

If you have doubts about capacity being sufficient for your needs, simply carry a spare.

**bbandcars321** · December 22, 2013

As above a basic nimh batt will do. You can get 3000mah rx batts or higher but i don't see the point tbh

**Netroxen** · December 22, 2013

3000mah is a little overkill, I have two 1600mah Orion packs and they'll easily last me for an entire day...

**dumpystig** · December 22, 2013

Well that's several thumbs up for the 1600 hump, so I'll get them ordered.

I've been assuming that the RX and servos consume a lot of power but from what you guys say it would seem that's not the case.

**dumpystig** · December 23, 2013

After a bit more research I've decided on a LiPo RX pack for the buggy - http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8272

Plus a SBEC - http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10312

Both should fit quite easily into the small battery box alongside the RX unit, Failsafe and associated bundle of wiring.

Anyone else gone with LiPo's?

The 4x AA pack doesn't have enough juice, it should really be 5x rechargeables to give closer to 6V which is the optimum operating voltage for the RX unit and servos.

**mugen mark** · December 23, 2013

try a life 6.6v battery,no regulator needed ,i use lipos and a reg,no problem,long run times,i use 1200mah,but 1600mah ussally fit nice as well

**dumpystig** · December 23, 2013

The LiFe option is out as I've already ordered the LiPo and SBEC. I have a very basic LiPo charger but now I'm looking for a decent charger / conditioner that works on both mains and car inputs.

**b_hawk111** · December 23, 2013

Just make sure that the lipo is well protected in there, I would have gone hard case if it's a basher, I was considering the lipo route for my buggy but not sure about it, might look into life instead!

Also for a charger get on hobby king and get the turningy accucell 6, excellent charger, runs on 12v so with and adaptor will plug straight into your car, and then just get a 12v 6a laptop power supply and your sorted for mains

**J.K** · December 23, 2013

I've started running an LRP LiFe pack in my hyper 8.5 and wow what a difference! It's almost like my servos are now nuclear powered :lol:

**dumpystig** · December 23, 2013

Just make sure that the lipo is well protected in there, I would have gone hard case if it's a basher

Yep I've already considered that; the battery is fully enclosed on the buggy, with a hinged lid on the box and it's well protected within the frame of the cage. I will be compensating for any space between the LiPo and the box by wrapping the battery with some foam rubber sheet that I have, keeping it snug within the box .

The Accucel-6 looks good, as do some other Turnigy ones, also maybe the Imax? I've just not decided yet.

Edited December 23, 2013 by dumpystig

**dumpystig** · December 23, 2013

I've started running an LRP LiFe pack in my hyper 8.5 and wow what a difference! It's almost like my servos are now nuclear powered

What's the battery you're using? And what did you upgrade from?

**J.K** · December 23, 2013

What's the battery you're using? And what did you upgrade from?

This is what I use chap http://www.lrp.cc/en/products/vtec-batteries/receiver-batteries/produkt/lrp-vtec-lifepo-rx-pack-23a-hump-2000-rx-only-66v/details/

I swapped an old Nimh hump pack because it went dead at the track and this is the only pack the shop had in stock! :lol:

They're fairly expensive, about

**b_hawk111** · December 23, 2013

I bought an imax but it was the fake one, it works but it is no where near as good and the lipo balancing was quite out Compared to the accucell, its now my nitro box for rx and go start batteries

Edited December 23, 2013 by b_hawk111

**dumpystig** · December 24, 2013

That LiFe battery looks the biz, and negating the BEC is a plus. Maybe I should have looked into the LiFes but now it's ordered I think the LiPo should be fine.

I've read about the fake Imax chargers, they're pretty crap and tbh I'm not sure how anyone can tell if they get one until it's put to use...? So I'm still looking at chargers...

**atom3624** · December 24, 2013

I always used to use the LRP VTEC's - never had a problem that wasn't self-inflicted!

I used to us 2S LRP LiPo and a 6V regulator - much simpler just to get a LiFe.

Al.

Edited December 24, 2013 by atom3624

**b_hawk111** · December 24, 2013

That LiFe battery looks the biz, and negating the BEC is a plus. Maybe I should have looked into the LiFes but now it's ordered I think the LiPo should be fine.
I've read about the fake Imax chargers, they're pretty crap and tbh I'm not sure how anyone can tell if they get one until it's put to use...? So I'm still looking at chargers...

That life battery does look good, might go for one myself

There is a video on the hobby king website to tell the difference, it has a different time box, is a slightly different colour and doesn't have the sticker on the back!

Just go for the accucell, its all the charger you will need ;p

**Bigjimknickers** · February 9, 2014

How do you tell if it's low on power & when to charge it?

The life pack I mean?

**MugenSeiki** · February 11, 2014

Just ordered one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330757937407?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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