On Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:57:57 GMT, Tom in NJ wrote:
> Hello,
> I'm brand new to this RC flying thing. Just purchased a used Easystar
> and discovered the 6 cell 7.2v NiCad batteries, even after cycling
> several times, will only give me about 3.5 minutes at full throttle.
> Now I suppose new battery packs are in order but I'm uncertain in
> which direction I should head. I have an older AstroFlight charger
> that will only do NiCads and the Hitec charger that came with the
> Easystar that will only do NiCads. So, do I buy a few inexpensive
> NiCad packs to get me off the ground and use my current chargers or do
> I go for NiMh packs and purchase a NiMh charger or go all the way with
> LiPo and a LiPo charger?
>
> Tom in NJ
It depends on how much you want to spend. Lipo's will give more
performance per ounce, pound, or whatever weight unit you use. However,
depending on how old the ESC is, you might have to buy a new one that
can manage lipo's. The one you have might and it might not.
Easiest route is to get new NiCD's. Next easiest is to get new NiMH's
and a new charger for them. More expensive is the Lipo's and charger and
possibly new ESC to use the lipo's.
Your choice, What do YOU want to do?
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