Problemchild 2149 Posted October 19, 2016 just because its bendy doesn't mean its not strong...... look at the wing of an A380 - the tip can deflect up to 7meters they aren't worth the money though Just considering LiPo options and what ESC combo to get (the tamiya ESC won't deal with LiPo so that can go in the beetle with a slightly higher turn motor and just use the NiMh thoughts on these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-6200mAh-7-4V-2S-40C-Lipo-Battery-Pack-Deans-for-RC-Helicopter-Car-Truck-Hobby-/252526733625?hash=item3acbc42939:g:qJgAAOSwdIFXzUqh JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illogical 141 Posted October 19, 2016 I just received 3 of this same brands 3S sticks today for my neighbor - I had two on my charger at 6A and after about 100 minutes I turned the charger off as they weren't balancing. I'll put them back on tomorrow and see if they balance. The 3S don't have a hard case so will need protection. My neighbor had a 2S from them before but it was hard cased - it puffed but that was his own fault for charging it without a balance lead! I'd look for the hard case version if the battery is exposed at all (as it is on a Lunch Box). You should compare prices to Ebay Germany - I paid 18 pounds for each stick delivered (I made an offer) so 2S should be a little less. I recetly fitted a TSKY 120A ESC to my neighbors car for him and it seems to work well - the 3S may prove too much for it though, we shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illogical 141 Posted October 20, 2016 Another 230 minutes and two are still not balanced. I have three packs: Pack 1: 3.98V 4.20V 4.21V Pack 2: 4.22V 4.16V 4.08V Pack 3 managed to balance, each cell is 4.20V. Make of this information what you will - maybe they will even out over a couple of cycles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 20, 2016 the amazon reviews look really good on them.... as do most of the youtube reviews whats a good charger for them? thats another mine field JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 25, 2016 added some large wheels to the TT02b £17 not too bad for wheels and tyres... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111731558856?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Problemchild said: added some large wheels to the TT02b Cool, nice one. How are you finding the gearboxes holding up - still get clicking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 25, 2016 it was clicking before the wheels haha its just fun JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 25, 2016 9 minutes ago, Problemchild said: it was clicking before the wheels haha its just fun JJ heh. I put the DF02 gears (or whichever ones fit) in mine, and it still clacks a bit. I need to trim down one of the gears though to see if fitting that helps. Huge amounts of torque steer too, did you firm up the diffs any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 26, 2016 i like those tyres - tell me more JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 26, 2016 11 minutes ago, Problemchild said: i like those tyres - tell me more JJ They're Louise MT-Rockets in black. http://www.louiserc.com/products_detail.php?M=0&uID=1&cID=29&Key=145 I got them from EBay, but HobbyKing etc carry them now. The look and feel great, but all I've run them on is wet grass, so I can't comment on grip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 29, 2016 How much?? JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 29, 2016 18 hours ago, Problemchild said: How much?? JJ I paid £26 a pair from Ebay, shipped from Australia. Looking today same vendor has them for £27 a pair. Long ship time though. If the Hobbywing uk site ever comes back, check there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 19, 2016 so £50 for tyres?? ouch! JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted November 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Problemchild said: so £50 for tyres?? ouch! JJ tyres and wheels, but yeah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 19, 2016 £17 i had to think twice about haha JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 24, 2016 need to add Quadcopter to the title as because of theibault's drone flying vids on here i've had to buy one.... Walkera Rodeo F150 150 Racer Drone set up for FPV flight (when i get the confidence) Second hand this was pretty cheap with controller, 4 x LiPo and loads of spares for under £150 wonder how quick i'll be smashing it to pieces JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 28, 2016 plus i got my metal diff parts from modelsport and will be building them (ordered in Sept and arrived this week) JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted December 18, 2016 well my trip into quad flying hasn't gone well TBH having learnt the basics up and down the drive i took a trip out to the local fields to practice banked turns etc ...only then did i realise i had range issues and "failsafe" was set to hold so the quad climbed and climbed and climbed!! Tx turned off as last resort and down she came........... all "skids" destroyed and some broken chassis areas. actually i'm really impressed how well it withstood the crash so new Rx board added (no change) so have had to order a new 2.4ghz Tx also fixed some bits as spares are mega cheap... JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
