[NSRCA-discussion] Futaba 12 FG Lipo Battery

[Vicente "Vince" Bortone]

Just another option but probably not necessarily will work for this particular application.  I am providing the information for those that are planing to replace the TX batteries.   I installed eneloop NiMh cells in my 10X.  This pack has been performing very well for this particular application for more than one season.  They are 2000 mah  and last for long time on 2.4.  I just charge every 15-25 flights.  The  self discharge is almost null.      

Vicente "Vince" Bortone 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Van Putte " < vanputte @cox.net> 
To: "General pattern discussion" < nsrca -discussion at lists. nsrca .org> 
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2009 6:52:54 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central 
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Futaba 12 FG Lipo Battery 

Since the battery for the 14MZ was discussed, it reminded me that I   
have not mentioned that I installed a 2S-2200 lithium polymer pack in   
my Futaba 12FGA transmitter.  For those not familiar with the 12FG,   
it comes with a 6-cell 1700 mah NiMH pack installed.  I bought a   
Chargery Power 2S-2200 mah 10C lipo pack from BP Hobbies ( http :// 
www . bphobbies .com/view.asp?id=A2416228& pid =C1136721), opened the   
"connector end" of the pack, unsoldered the heavy wires with Deans   
connector on the end, soldered in a receiver battery pack harness and   
closed things up.  I charge through the balance connector that comes   
on the pack. 

Since I did the swap, I've tried to find 2S packs with higher   
capacity and a lower "C" rating, which should produce a pack about   
the same physical dimensions as what I have.  I have some on the way   
from Battery Space and will report if I have successful results. 

Ron Van Putte 
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