HPR C5009 Bulletproof Animal build.

[KillerDave]

If it is the aluminum tab that won't take the solder it is pooched. That cell anyway. It is VERY special stuff they use for that particular weld/solder.

The balance wires are soldered to it and that mixed well with my solder but I tried to "push" it to the other tab but it wouldn't take! :-(

[KillerDave]

I'm thinking about Dinogy? but I'll have to get the boss in on it....

[keithbradley]

Dave:

I'm running Revolectrix HV lipos right now and getting some incredible results. Results in regards to longevity are to be determined though, since they're so new.
I ran Dinogy last year and they were solid performers as well.

These two manufacturers seem to be at the top of the pile in terms of performance. HK A-spec 65c (the first style, not the G2) are quite robust as well but they don't last very long and their quality control is far below the other two brands.

[keithbradley]

Dave one other thing...

I'm not familiar with the exact tabs you were trying to solder, but even if you were able to "bridge" the gap with solder, it would melt with any significant current. Typically things like that melt as a symptom of another malfunction in my experience, and continue to do it again and again.
If you wanted to solder something with a gap, you need a solid material also (wire, trace, etc) that you can solder on...something that can provide somewhat of a backbone. It will withstand a lot more than solder alone.

[KillerDave]

Lets stop fighting!!!

Ok guys...
As much as I appreciate your help and advice... and I really do.....

Can we get off this please???

Getting back on track...

Can we build a list of batteries that are known to be good for my set up? I thought Turnigy was good and they probably are but something went wrong???

@ Kieth, the tabs are what connects each cell to the next + / -
They must be made of some magic metal as they just wont take solder!
They look like they are induction welded together??? having said that, they do have the balance wires soldered on???

Thanks for the tip on the batteries you have... I'll check them out...

@ iridebikes247, Thanks for the data image, I should be receiving 2 sets of eLogger V4 kits soon! This is to be used as a tool so I can tune the boat to give me what it can without destroying itself!

I have had one boat sitting 40' from me in flames because I didn't know what I was doing and I used the cheapest nastiest batteries out there...

LiPo fires are not fun and scare the life out of me..

To all of the guys that have said good things about my build, come on... it's not rocket science to put one together, I am relying on you guys to help me put it together right... so, THANK YOU...

Kieth, Your boats are works of art!
Chris, You're a dude and I could chat with you all day!
Manuel, never fails to build awesomness! and his 3 day build convinced me to do it!

And Twissted... we have talked on hear befor... remeber my HOR 32??? Fire bomb! Lol...

[KillerDave]

I had a look at the batteries Keith suggested but what is a split pack???

http://www.store.revolectrix.com/Products/DIAMOND-Label-60C-LiPO-batteries-XH-equpped/Revolectrix-5000mAh-6S-Lipo-Diamond-Label-GP-KO-JST-XH-Balance-Connector

A 300 amp pack looks awesome to me if it lives a long and healthy life???

[KillerDave]

Here's another option...

http://radiocontrolledshop.ie/6s-222volts-li-po-battery-lithium-polymer-rc-batteries/3974-giant-power-dinogy-6s-5100mah-65c-nano-tech-lipo-battery-lc-6s5100h.html

And they are quite local to me!

What's the opinion???

The down side is... That's £200 of batteries and I don't have that sitting in my back pocket right now...

[srislash]

Dave, the Dynogy's will be the best proven for the buck. I have had good luck with mine as well. My cheapies have proven not to like the winter long storage and I suggest cycling any battery a couple times through winter or extended non use periods.
That being said, 200 pounds is a chunk of change for sure. Maybe talk to Mark and get them direct from him. Perhaps that would help on price.

[KillerDave]

Dave, the Dynogy's will be the best proven for the buck. I have had good luck with mine as well. My cheapies have proven not to like the winter long storage and I suggest cycling any battery a couple times through winter or extended non use periods.
That being said, 200 pounds is a chunk of change for sure. Maybe talk to Mark and get them direct from him. Perhaps that would help on price.

Thanks srislash!
I have looked on the Dinogy site and they price at $320 = £190, unless he offers a great discount and free shipping, it would kill the deal, I would also have to pay import duty... and that's a killer!

£200 is from Ireland and includes shipping... being close, also means it wont take a month or more to get them??? Just my pennies getting in the way now...
Lol....

[srislash]

Yup, I was just thinking about possible shipping savings, but... You are best there then. I know it is $50 US for my shipping and I am just up the coast from Mark, across border too mind you.

[twissted]

I'm glad to see everyone trying to help. That was all I was doing! Could Keith show the lipos in action as I did? I would like to see them also Thanks! I like the SMC lipos and will use them as long as they do there job. If not then I would want to look into these lipos. From what I have read SMC is still the best lipos out. Also I'm using them with suggsess.

[twissted]

http://promatchracing.com/

http://www.valuehobby.com/power-syst...s/6s-lipo.html

[Doug Smock]

Could Keith show the lipos in action as I did? I would like to see them also Thanks!

He can if he wishes, and we forum dedicated to that.

"Show Off Your Rc Boat - Videos"

[keithbradley]

I had a look at the batteries Keith suggested but what is a split pack???

http://www.store.revolectrix.com/Products/DIAMOND-Label-60C-LiPO-batteries-XH-equpped/Revolectrix-5000mAh-6S-Lipo-Diamond-Label-GP-KO-JST-XH-Balance-Connector

A 300 amp pack looks awesome to me if it lives a long and healthy life???

"Split pack" there would be short leads connected together outside the shrink. In the case of a 6s lipo, it would be like (2) 3s packs shrinked together, series via this connection to make 6s.
As long as the manufacturer matches all six cells, it's fine and makes little difference. As a matter of fact, my Q cat ran one 6s pack that was "split" and another that wasn't...I noticed no difference in running and logging.
There have been times when manufacturers just wrap two 3s packs together that may not be matched. I recall hyperion split packs being a bit undesirable for this matter. If the cells aren't matched, it does create higher potential for a problem. For this reason I prefer not to purchase split packs when possible, but in the case of my Revo lipos I had faith that they would be properly matched.

[KillerDave]

"Split pack" ...

Thanks Keith, I get it now, Not sure why they wouldn't just build 6s packs??? I doesn't even make sence for the company as it would be more labour involved??? Oh well... It is, what it is....