Daithi.L Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Hi all, I'm new to the electric rc thing , I have x3 nitros but recently bought a used electric for bashing and to try them out. I wouldn't have a clue what batterys and charger to buy and hoping use could help. I've been looking and reading a lot lately, but there are so many options I'm still completely lost. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) hello and welcome mate 🙂 Edited March 30, 2023 by froggy8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) welcome to the forums Daith 👍 i guess it has the 4s standard electrics? so need a couple of 4s 4000mah and above mah for decent run times buddy ,ive been using the ZOP or ZEE 4s 4500mah from amazon good price and decent cells etc https://www.amazon.co.uk/Germerse-Battery-5000mAh-Rechargeable-Helicopter/dp/B092XHKP74/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?crid=2ZB7RMUX7VJD3&keywords=4S+Lipo+zop+zee&qid=1680223914&sprefix=4s+lipo+zop+zee%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-13-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1 obv make sure you get the right connector or an adapter i get around 15mins full pelt or 20mins on tracks on my truggy, 3s packs are quite slow on a 1/8th truggy due to the weight stay away from 6s they rip the tyres clean off haha 😂 Edited March 31, 2023 by Bajadre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Thanks for the welcome. Yes I was thinking 4s, don't realy think i have need for much more to be honest. What charger would be needed for that link? Are the chargers for lipos universal ( if connector compatible ) or brand specific? Or would you need a different charger for 3s vs 4s batterys lets say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 And yes, it's completely standard electronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 With most chargers you won't get the lipo/battery wire that goes to the charger, need need to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 So it would be a case of buying a charger then just sourcing a charging wire to match the battery and charger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 That is correct. Do you think you will charge more than one lipo at a time or only one? Reason I ask is because you can just get a dual charger, that way you can charge 1 lipo at a different settings to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 if you only have a couple of batteries this will do job https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/skyrc-e680-ac-dc-80w-charger-440716 if you think youl get more then maybe this https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/skyrc-t100-dual-battery-lipo-balance-charger-444856 you then need the charger lead to suit your batteries 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I was going to suggest skyrc, I think they do top notch chargers. My last charger was the skyrc d400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 To be honest froggy8, that's something I never thought of and wouldn't even know why you would need to charge them at different settings haha. I'm going to say il stick to one at a time for the moment, try keep things simple ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Thanks for them links stormbringer, il have a look into them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Il have a look at the skyrc chargers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I would try invest in a decent charger if you think you will stay in the hobby, it will pay itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I 6 minutes ago, Daithi.L said: To be honest froggy8, that's something I never thought of and wouldn't even know why you would need to charge them at different settings haha. I'm going to say il stick to one at a time for the moment, try keep things simple ha If you have another rc that uses a different capacity lipo then you can use different setting per charging port. Most of us here have more than 1 rc so it can be easier with a dual charger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Or even a quad charger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Alright I get you, we'll this is the only electric rc i have as the others are nitro, the idea of this one was to try it out and see how we get on first. Can't see myself getting more electric rc's at the moment as I'm better at restoring the nitros than I am at getting them out so was hoping this won't be the case with this one ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 to be honest i get on better with nitro than brushless. you need a degree or certificate to master brushless 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi.L Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 I'm starting to realise that alright. Il have a look over them links over the weekend and try to make sense of what I need, thanks for the help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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