Fruitfly01 596 Posted October 25, 2014 Hi guys, I own a Core Code Tx http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/Manufacturer/Core_RC/CR151.html which has a cradle for 8xAA batteries. But I'm sick and tired of the fickle nature of NiMHs and would like to try a LiPo or LiFe in my transmitter. A couple have caught my eye, but I'm not sure if they're wholly compatible. https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=31945 https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=46771 If anyone can help, it'd be much appreciated. Does anyone have any experience using the Core Code handset with LiPo batteries? Do you have any pointers for use - do's/don'ts, charging, compatibility, etc... Many thanks for any suggestions Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4464 Posted October 26, 2014 I run mine on Duracell rechargeable batteries, lasts a long time and they charge reasonably swiftly too. My transmitter looks like it would need modification to run a lipo battery. Even then, I would be worried because on several occasions I have forgotten to switch it off which eventually kills the batteries. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitfly01 596 Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks for the tip. I'm pretty good at turning off the transmitter - a tough lesson learned from my one run a day days. I do have some LSD batteries, which I've yet to use, but I find that NiMHs go a bit funny after while, with the odd battery refusing to charge. I dare say that they've been over charged or over discharged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya monkey 243 Posted October 26, 2014 Ive looked into this a few times as im also sick of changing batteries. check sizes but http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9787__Turnigy_1450mAh_3S_11_1v_Transmitter_Lipoly_Pack.html or this if it will fit your radio, its got built in over discharge tech http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31315__Turnigy_9XR_Safety_Protected_11_1v_3s_2200mAh_1_5C_Transmitter_Pack.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitfly01 596 Posted October 26, 2014 The safety protected pack is one that I've also looked at and it actually seems a bit smaller than the two I've highlighted. It seems like a good buy, but I'll research a bit further. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted October 26, 2014 I use Sanyo Eneloop in my tx and have been astonished with how long they last between charges, even with weeks between use I find they last months at a time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregM 1109 Posted October 27, 2014 Another happy Eneloop user here, too. They last so much better than regular NiMH batteries, and they never failed me - unlike cheaper equivalents (Eneready batteries from Reichelt Elektronik) which died within one year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitfly01 596 Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks. Like I say, I have some LSD batteries by Turnigy. I suppose I should try them before anything else. Hopefully better than what I'm using now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerstien 187 Posted October 27, 2014 been using the 1st one you linked to for a year or more no probs and snug fit and use every week for racing only charge once every 4 weeks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites