<font color='black' size='2' face='arial'>Hey gang, BTW....trying to adapt a 2 cell TP balancer (4 wire) to a 2 cell pack with an HX balacing jack (3 wires). Anyone have any GOOD ideas as to what wires go with what on such an adapter?<br>
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From: mike mueller <mups1953@yahoo.com><br>
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br>
Sent: Thu, May 6, 2010 12:06 pm<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again<br>
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save the money.
Matt in my opinion sending back 3 year old lipo's is somewhat unreasonable. You
can't expect lipo's to hold up more than 2 years at best. But that's just my
opinion. Mike
--- On Thu, 5/6/10, <A href="mailto:rcmaster199@aol.com">rcmaster199@aol.com</A> <<A href="mailto:rcmaster199@aol.com">rcmaster199@aol.com</A>> wrote:
> From: <A href="mailto:rcmaster199@aol.com">rcmaster199@aol.com</A> <<A href="mailto:rcmaster199@aol.com">rcmaster199@aol.com</A>>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again
> To: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 10:21 AM
> For a couple hundred bucks it's
> probably worth it to get a couple sets
> and try E.
>
> What charger is reasonably inexpensive that will do the
> job?
>
> MattK
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave <<A href="mailto:DaveL322@comcast.net">DaveL322@comcast.net</A>>
> To: 'General pattern discussion' <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> Sent: Thu, May 6, 2010 10:58 am
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again
>
>
> " I'd also argue that to get 150 from a TP requires
> excellent care, and
> good
> conditions (no hard runs caused by a bad bearing or
> similar)."
>
> I'd make the same argument for most glow motors being used
> <G> Ie, no
> dirt
> or water in the fuel, proper needle settings, proper after
> run, etc.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> [<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org?">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>]
> On Behalf Of Atwood,
> Mark
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:10 PM
> To: '<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>'
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again
>
> Exactly. Hard NOT to try. I have 5 flight packs
> and all seem strong.
> Only have 40 cycles on a few though, so no long term data
> but still, you
> don't need a lot to get good value.
>
> I'd also argue that to get 150 from a TP requires excellent
> care, and
> good
> conditions (no hard runs caused by a bad bearing or
> similar). My
> "risk" is
> lower when I'm only trying to get 50-100 cycles.
>
> Not to mention that shelf life plays a role.
>
> -M
> --------------------------
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> To: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> Sent: Wed May 05 21:45:20 2010
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again
>
> Mark,,
>
> Really??? less than 100$ for 10 cells?? Wow!!
>
> I can't not try this now. I can really buy 4 1/2 sets for
> the price of
> 1 thunder power?
>
> Hell my airborne 2s2p, 1760ma lipo from Radical cost more
> than a 5S
> zippy
>
> MattK
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Van Putte <<A href="mailto:vanputte@cox.net">vanputte@cox.net</A>>
> To: General pattern discussion <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 8:18 pm
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again
>
>
> I placed an order of items which were supposedly in stock,
> but, between
> placing the order and getting it out, one item went on
> backorder, so
> they didn't ship the order. I realized what had happened
> and sent an
> e-mail to their customer service, telling them to remove
> the item from
> my order and ship the rest. They did and issued a credit to
> my account.
> Worked for me. Yes, the prices are unbeatable.
>
> Ron Van Putte
>
> On May 5, 2010, at 5:26 PM, mike mueller wrote:
>
> > 2 to 3 weeks
> > Tip:
> > Never ever place an order that has a backorder on it.
> They will > let
> the whole think sit for months and never let you know.
> > HK's customer service is horrible.
> > Prices are un matchable. Mike
> >
> > --- On Wed, 5/5/10, Bob Richards <<A href="mailto:bob@toprudder.com">bob@toprudder.com</A>>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: Bob Richards <<A href="mailto:bob@toprudder.com">bob@toprudder.com</A>>
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again
> > To: "General pattern discussion" <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> > Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 1:55 PM
> >
> > I've ordered a couple of times and it was always less
> than 2 weeks. >
> I always use the cheapest shipping method they offer.
> >
> > --- On Tue, 5/4/10, Rex <<A href="mailto:trexlesh@msn.com">trexlesh@msn.com</A>>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: Rex <<A href="mailto:trexlesh@msn.com">trexlesh@msn.com</A>>
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again
> > To: "NSRCA-discussion" <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> > Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 7:43 PM
> >
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> what I >
> figured.
> >
> > Rex
> >
> > > From: <A href="mailto:atwoodm@paragon-inc.com">atwoodm@paragon-inc.com</A>
> > > To: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> > > Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 19:12:40 -0400
> > > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries
> again
> > >
> > > 2-3 weeks.
> > > --------------------------
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> <nsrca-discussion->
> <A href="mailto:bounces@lists.nsrca.org">bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> > > To: NSRCA-discussion <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> > > Sent: Tue May 04 18:49:39 2010
> > > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries
> again
> > >
> > > Guys
> > >
> > > On average, how long has it been taking to get
> your battery >
> orders from Hobby City?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Rex
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 07:08:36 -0700
> > > > From: <A href="mailto:mups1953@yahoo.com">mups1953@yahoo.com</A>
> > > > To: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> > > > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Batteries
> again
> > > >
> > > > Zippy's are working well.
> > > > I have 2 new Power Unlimited packs from F3A
> Unlimited. They are >
> a higher 20C and very light 42 ounces all up. Most 20C
> packs are > much
> heavier The power is phenomenal so far.
> > > > True's 12C's are 42 ounces but my 1
> remaining pack is not >
> coming back from the winter hibernation. I know of others
> with the >
> same issue. So at twice the price as the Zippy 15C's they
> are not a >
> good buy. At one time the True's were a good choice but
> that > changed
> when these packs came along.
> > > > My choice for this year is the Zippy's 15C's
> for practice and >
> the PU by FU 20C's for contest flights. The PU's are at an
> > attractive
> price point for what they do. Mike
> > > >
> > > > --- On Tue, 5/4/10, Atwood, Mark <<A href="mailto:atwoodm@paragon-inc.com">atwoodm@paragon-inc.com</A>>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > From: Atwood, Mark <<A href="mailto:atwoodm@paragon-inc.com">atwoodm@paragon-inc.com</A>>
> > > > > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion]
> Batteries again
> > > > > To: "General pattern discussion"
> <nsrca->
> <A href="mailto:discussion@lists.nsrca.org">discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
> > > > > Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 8:36 AM
> > > > > I've had similar good luck with the
> > > > > Flightmax 5000 15C packs. 2 packs weigh
> in around
> > > > > 1190gms (I have pairs as low as 1170
> and one as high as
> > > > > 1204gms).
> > > > >
> > > > > I do NOT have a lot of flights on any
> yet. About 40
> > > > > on my most used pack so far, but I have
> 5 sets and all seem
> > > > > to be running strong so far. At
> under
> > > > > $100/flight pack ($39.95 per 5s pack
> plus about $10
> > > > > shipping) it's hard not to consider
> these at least for
> > > > > practice packs. Even if they're only
> good
> > > > > for 50 flights, that's still under
> $2/flight.
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm keeping track of my usage and will
> report back later in
> > > > > the summer when I have more time on
> these.
> > > > >
> > > > > -Mark
> > > > >
> > > > > Mark Atwood
> > > > > Paragon Consulting, Inc. | President
> > > > > 5885 Landerbrook Drive Suite
> > > > > 130, Cleveland Ohio, 44124
> > > > > Phone: 440.684.3101 x102 | Fax:
> 440.684.3102
> > > > > <A href="mailto:mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com">mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com</A>
> > > > > | <A href="http://www.paragon-inc.com/" target=_blank>www.paragon-inc.com</A>
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>
> > > > > [<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org?">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>]
> > > > > On Behalf Of Ron Van Putte
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:14 AM
> > > > > To: General pattern discussion
> > > > > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion]
> Batteries again
> > > > >
> > > > > I am flying the 15C Zippy FlightMax
> 4400s and am amazed
> > > > > with their
> > > > > performance. My "figure of merit" is
> how well the
> > > > > airplane does in
> > > > > the next to last maneuver in the Master
> class schedule, the
> > > > > 1/2
> > > > > square loop w/ two 1/2 rolls up. The
> airplane has
> > > > > more "authority"
> > > > > here than with any other pack I've
> flown. They are
> > > > > light and
> > > > > inexpensive.
> > > > >
> > > > > Ron Van Putte
> > > > >
> > > > > On May 3, 2010, at 9:04 PM, Stuart
> Chale wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Since Keith brought it up, he is
> selling what most
> > > > > would say are
> > > > > > the "gold standard" for pattern
> packs. At least
> > > > > more people have
> > > > > > had good luck cycle number wise
> with TP packs than
> > > > > many of the
> > > > > > others. Keith what have you
> decided to use
> > > > > instead?
> > > > > > Has anyone had good luck with any
> of the newer low
> > > > > cost cells? I
> > > > > > was playing with True RC but had
> to return too many
> > > > > packs. My best
> > > > > > pack is now failing after about 60
> cycles (over 1 year
> > > > > old). Still
> > > > > > pulls well enough to practice but
> comes down pretty
> > > > > hot and I an
> > > > > > sure it is about ready to go.
> > > > > > Zippy's seem to be the cheapest
> right now, and the 15C
> > > > > ones are at
> > > > > > a good weight. Anyone having good
> luck with
> > > > > those?
> > > > > > How about the new TP pro lite 2's?
> Are they
> > > > > giving the cycles that
> > > > > > the original Pro Lites did
> > > > > > Stuart
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 5/3/2010 9:38 PM, Keith Black
> wrote:
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> For Sale: Two Thunder Power
> Prolite V2 5300 5s
> > > > > packs with only 20
> > > > > >> flights (Model: TP5300-5SPL2).
> Packs are wired
> > > > > together in a 10s
> > > > > >> configuration. Weight
> including Dean's connector
> > > > > is 1165 grams.
> > > > > >> The packs have been treated
> extremely well (I'm
> > > > > very meticulous
> > > > > >> about my equipment). Never
> discharged over about
> > > > > 3300 mAh (62% of
> > > > > >> capacity), and were always
> stored at a storage
> > > > > voltage of 38.5
> > > > > >> volts in air-conditioned room.
> Packs were
> > > > > purchased in July, 2009.
> > > > > >> The only reason I'm selling
> these packs is because
> > > > > they are the
> > > > > >> only pack I have that is this
> shape and I want to
> > > > > standardize on a
> > > > > >> single form factor for
> mounting convenience. The
> > > > > (recently
> > > > > >> reduced) price from Thunder
> Power is $419.98, I
> > > > > will sell both 5s
> > > > > >> packs for $189.00 plus
> shipping. Keith Black
> > > > >
> > > > > >>
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