allbluedave Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hey guys. Ok so im new to electric and was wondering what was a decent lipo battery and charger for a ftx carnage? I want a battery that will make the car shift but also the wont kill the gearbox/ drive cups/ esc and other things. Any sugestions guys? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Whats your budget mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 One word. HobbyKing. Or is that 2 words? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 I didnt realy have a budget in mind tbh. Are voltz any good? I think thats what comes with the car. I want a fast charger that wont take forever to charge. Is there a bundle you can buy? Charger and battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedrum2010 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I'd look on hobbyking at turnigy lipo's, generally very good batteries at a price that's hard to beat. Make sure you select the UK warehouse though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedrum2010 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 For a charger something like this would do you fine http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-rc6-vsp-80watt-7a-output-ac-dc-charger/rc-car-products/379060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Cheers guys. guna go and price them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 How many batteries are you going to have? Just the one or 2? If you stick with a 2700mah 7.4v size then you'd need at least 25 watts, 3 Amps charge power per battery for 1C. As you go up in mah or voltage the charger requirements go up too. The Overlander linked would be able to comfortably do 2 batteries of that size in parallel if wanted. Or a single 3s 2700mah for a moment of madness (40 watts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) If you get your batts from Hobbyking then you could get a couple of cheapo 12v input lipo chargers of 5A 50W which are plenty for a 2s battery on each then do this: You could run 3 small 5A 50W chargers comfortably from that Edited July 17, 2016 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I wouldnt get anything lower than a 5000mah Lipo. Id just get one or two Turnigy 5000mah 2s Lipos and a 50w mains charger. None of this messing about with awkward expensive external power supplies, and youll have two packs done in around 2 hours for minimal expense. Cant see why people recommend Big external power supplies and 500w chargers to casual RCers when a pair of £20 lipos and a £30-40 charger will be more than enough for them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Couple of these if they fit your model http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__37374__ZIPPY_5000mAh_2S1P_20C_Hardcase_Pack_UK_Warehouse_.html The £42 charger linked above and youll be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Guns said: I wouldnt get anything lower than a 5000mah Lipo. Id just get one or two Turnigy 5000mah 2s Lipos and a 50w mains charger. None of this messing about with awkward expensive external power supplies, and youll have two packs done in around 2 hours for minimal expense. Cant see why people recommend Big external power supplies and 500w chargers to casual RCers when a pair of £20 lipos and a £30-40 charger will be more than enough for them Didn't say 500w said 50w is enough per battery charged And an Overlander 80w is enough to do 2x 2s at once Just giving ideas in case he plans on having more than 1 lipo. Those hk cheapo chargers and xbox supplies are only like £12 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I was planning on having 2 at the most daz. Maybe three. Would be nice if i could charge two lipo batterys off the same charger quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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