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03-03-2009, 05:58 PM
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How long does a 4000 mah receiver pack last and how long will it take to be charged by a charger with a charge current of .1 to 5 amps?
03-03-2009, 06:28 PM
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RE: Receiver packs
How long it'll last depends entirely on what you're using it for - high torque servos for example will drain the pack much faster than regular ones.
Charge time = capacity / charge rate
...so 40 hours at .1A, 48 mins at 5A.
Charge time = capacity / charge rate
...so 40 hours at .1A, 48 mins at 5A.
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RE: Receiver packs
Wow Only 48 minutes? I was expecting hours. Right now I am using a Hitec HS-985MG which has 172.2 ounces of torque and a Futaba S3003. I don't know how much torque the S3003 has.
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RE: Receiver packs
Yeah, but 5A is a very high rate of charge for a receiver pack - I wouldn't recommend charging it at more than 1 or 2 amps if you can help it.
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RE: Receiver packs
the cells could overheat and vent, whch would ruin them. I think you would be ok charging a 4000mah pack at 5 amps, but I would recomend doing it at 4 amps.
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RE: Receiver packs
Refresh my memory. We used to bypass the main batt pack and put in a receiver pack so that all the voltage in main went to the motor. How is it done?
04-11-2009, 05:20 PM
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RE: Receiver packs
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Refresh my memory. We used to bypass the main batt pack and put in a receiver pack so that all the voltage in main went to the motor. How is it done?
Refresh my memory. We used to bypass the main batt pack and put in a receiver pack so that all the voltage in main went to the motor. How is it done?
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RE: Receiver packs
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I have a 7.4 1800 lipo pack. Would that make a good power source for the rx and the servo? I would be using it in my XTM x-cellerator 2wd trk.
I have a 7.4 1800 lipo pack. Would that make a good power source for the rx and the servo? I would be using it in my XTM x-cellerator 2wd trk.
