Bmlfc88 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Guys I’m struggling to find a battery that will fit my HbX 1/16th scale. the battery tray is tiny, the battery that came with it is only a 1000mah 2S and doesn’t last long enough so I need some more ideally higher capacity. the battery length is 55mm, I can’t find any lipos from U.K. vendors that small! anyone got any recommendations that they have found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Bmlfc88 said: Guys I’m struggling to find a battery that will fit my HbX 1/16th scale. the battery tray is tiny, the battery that came with it is only a 1000mah 2S and doesn’t last long enough so I need some more ideally higher capacity. the battery length is 55mm, I can’t find any lipos from U.K. vendors that small! anyone got any recommendations that they have found? hi there, have a look on here: this guy makes the tray for larger batteries, worth messaging @everclear1984 he will sort you out 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 7 hours ago, froggy8 said: hi there, have a look on here: this guy makes the tray for larger batteries, worth messaging @everclear1984 he will sort you out 🙂 Thanks @froggy8 Got few more sent out this weekend 🙂 I think I'm going to order a second Tracer for my eldest. My young'un loves his and it takes a real beating! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmlfc88 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 I’ve just ordered one on eBay.. can you post a link to the batteries that fit the extended tray so I can get a couple ordered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 34 minutes ago, Bmlfc88 said: I’ve just ordered one on eBay.. can you post a link to the batteries that fit the extended tray so I can get a couple ordered? These are the ones, although I no longer seem to be able to find them with a Deans connector so you'd have to swap it yourself. Your tray is printing right now 🙂 https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1600mah-2s-20c-lipo-pack-losi-mini-compatible.html?wrh_pdp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpe5jgNExR9-o7eEOLDaC90TR4RX6rS0w7OrSbLlL7uhHxZ0Xmls8kEaAi2REALw_wcB&___store=en_us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmlfc88 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Sorry for what no doubt is a newbie question but can you get adaptors to make it deans connection or do I have to add a deans connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 You can get adapters and they do work but its usually better to change the connecter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 persoanlly i think for 2s adapter is fine but any higher then its best to solder the plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I'd have no issue with running an adapter, the current draw is so low you're not exactly asking much from it. It'd be neater to change the plug though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmlfc88 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Soldering is one thing I’ve never been able to get the hang of! I soldered replacement speakers in my car recently and got more solder on my trousers and the carpet than the speaker terminal! struggling to find a losi mini to deans adaptor.. anyone got a link would be wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Theres this and a few others on modelsport just search deans https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/etronix-one-piece-ec3-male-to-deans-female-393567 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmlfc88 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) Time to get ordering Edited January 13, 2022 by Bmlfc88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmlfc88 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Hang on am I missing something here. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1600mah-2s-20c-lipo-pack-losi-mini-compatible.html?wrh_pdp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpe5jgNExR9-o7eEOLDaC90TR4RX6rS0w7OrSbLlL7uhHxZ0Xmls8kEaAi2REALw_wcB&___store=en_us that battery that is the one that fits the larger tray doesn’t have an EC3 connector it says it’s a “losi mini discharge plug”??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I’ve used Overlander batteries from Preston for awkward size batteries. https://www.overlander.co.uk (good website). and recently used The component-shop via EBay, they have a massive selection. Both offer pretty good service too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Bmlfc88 said: Hang on am I missing something here. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1600mah-2s-20c-lipo-pack-losi-mini-compatible.html?wrh_pdp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpe5jgNExR9-o7eEOLDaC90TR4RX6rS0w7OrSbLlL7uhHxZ0Xmls8kEaAi2REALw_wcB&___store=en_us that battery that is the one that fits the larger tray doesn’t have an EC3 connector it says it’s a “losi mini discharge plug”??? Sorry mate i didnt realise it was that type of plug you may need to search google for adapter or even the site your getting battery from may have 1 or will make 1 up for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Bmlfc88 said: Hang on am I missing something here. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1600mah-2s-20c-lipo-pack-losi-mini-compatible.html?wrh_pdp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpe5jgNExR9-o7eEOLDaC90TR4RX6rS0w7OrSbLlL7uhHxZ0Xmls8kEaAi2REALw_wcB&___store=en_us that battery that is the one that fits the larger tray doesn’t have an EC3 connector it says it’s a “losi mini discharge plug”??? Correct, it's Losi mini not ec3. I'm sure they used to sell the with Deans already fitted but I guess we bought them all?? Lol You can get them with an XT60 connector, then run at XT60 to Deans adapter. You might find yourself running out of space under the truggy shell though. I already 2 of the XT60 packs so my Tracer is now XT60. Honestly, if you watch some soldering tutorial videos on YouTube and already have the soldering gear it's not too tricky. Edit - Scratch that. The XT60 ones won't fit! If all else fails, have the Losi mini ones sent to me and I'll solder a Deans on it and forward it on to you 🙂 Edited January 13, 2022 by everclear1984 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: Correct, it's Losi mini not ec3. I'm sure they used to sell the with Deans already fitted but I guess we bought them all?? Lol You can get them with an XT60 connector, then run at XT60 to Deans adapter. You might find yourself running out of space under the truggy shell though. I already 2 of the XT60 packs so my Tracer is now XT60. Honestly, if you watch some soldering tutorial videos on YouTube and already have the soldering gear it's not too tricky. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1600mah-2s-30c-lipo-pack.html?wrh_pdp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpeMC-rdxy2e8S1Y5CVKeDYmGAZbNe4ez7Ep_wTcWJz1QFWvmhWMcGkaAj59EALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpeMC-rdxy2e8S1Y5CVKeDYmGAZbNe4ez7Ep_wTcWJz1QFWvmhWMcGkaAj59EALw_wcB That sounds like a plan mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Just now, Stormbringer said: That sounds like a plan mate See my edited post 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Ahh yeh see it bummer 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Just did a search on Hobbyking and there are plenty of batteries that will fit. Unfortunately they all have XT60 connectors though. I'll stop spamming this thread now. @Bmlfc88feel free to drop me a PM if you're still stuck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmlfc88 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 11 hours ago, everclear1984 said: Just did a search on Hobbyking and there are plenty of batteries that will fit. Unfortunately they all have XT60 connectors though. I'll stop spamming this thread now. @Bmlfc88feel free to drop me a PM if you're still stuck. legend… I will probably be in touch too be honest seeing as you offered haha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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