Hi guys, i,m just new to the hobby, so looking for some advice on batteries for my Transmitter (Spektrum DX3) it takes 8. Should i go for Nimh? Or are there any better ones out now? Also any advice on picking a charger?
I used to use Nicad and then NiMh rechargeables in my transmitters. Had a field charger malfunction and melted down a nice futaba radio. Charged them every week as needed. Didn't want to charge my radio one night so I put some duracells in from the family dollar next to the LHS and they lasted all summer long without any charging. Never went back to rechargeables.
I've been reading lipo is longer lasting but personally can't justify the expense or maintenance of going back to a rechargeable battery. Just my experience and don't have any lipo wise so hope someone can shed some light for you on these.
Todd
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Not sure what impact they have on the environment when recycled, but I buy the Rayovac 50 packs at Wal-Mart for $14.95. Tough to beat at that price if you live near a Wal Mart. They last a long time too.
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I have lately been buying the Rayovac "hybrid" AA cells. They are advertized as coming pre-charged and having a shelf life close to alkaline, however are rechargable. I think a set of 8 is about $12 or so, less if you catch them on sale. Been having great results with them, they don't go dead if they sit a long time and they have been holding up capacity wise over a lot of charge cycles.
The 10T I just bought has a brushed motor but no batteries or charger. What am I looking for to make my car run? New to this and have no clue.
Thnanks.
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Need to know what ESC you have... but there is 3 primary choices battery types Lipo, NiMH and NiCd. Most retail newer chargers charge all 3. Older chargers may only charge NiMH and NiCd. Lipos are by far the best battery choice of the 3 but cost a...
Buddy gave me his old Pro-Ace super charger that he got when he bought the RC10 I now have. Has adjustable current, trickle charge and can run on AC or DC power. Question is, can I charge my 5000mah batteries with it? I do plan to get a newer...
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I put this Tekin in a computer power supply back in the day. Still works great.
It used to have a nice polished finish.
Im new to Old school Team Associated RC. And I came across a mother load of parts...gears..transmissions..shocks..oils..grease...servos..tires..rims..1 complete aluminum gold chassis with body.14 motors 4 batteries.. u name it... Tool box full...the...
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It is in mint condition. Receipts and paperwork on the bottom inside.
Anybody remember the Tuna Charger circa 1982? It was the first commercially available temperature sensing charger I can remember. They were made by a racer named Gary Slayton who worked for Panavision in SoCal. Here's a pic of mine, complete with...
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Hey I ran across a photo of Gary Slayton. Now I remember his nickname was Gumball , looks like he was a slot car guy from way back.
Thought some folks here might get a kick out of this...
I bought this close to 30 years ago (well, actually my parents bought it for me ;) ) at the same time as my first real R/C car, which was a Tamiya Sand Scorcher. I'm still using it today to...
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Very cool. Must bring back a ton of good memories!
im looking at a used rc truck it can come with either the flysky radio new in the box or the stock team ae radio.
im tempted to try the flysky becouse it has more adjustments.
what do you guys think any pros cons on either radio?
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If you refer to flysky GT3B , no problem here, it is a best value for money radio
Radio has memories for 10 cars and extra receivers are super cheap, so you can have a receiver in each car.
I would choose that, unless you have some kind of romantic...