Lifepo4 0850 mah 6.6v receiver pack

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  • Steven Vaccaro
    Administrator
    • Apr 2007
    • 8720

    #1

    Lifepo4 0850 mah 6.6v receiver pack

    Any one use the Life packs for rx power? I have had a couple of people ask me to carry them.
    Steven Vaccaro

    Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!
  • HOTWATER
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Nov 2008
    • 2323

    #2
    I have one of those (Hyperion LiFE 850) for my P-Mono and would like to buy another one....I have not tried it out yet...still finishing my build...

    -Kent
    "Will race for cookies!"
    IMPBA D12
    My Gallery: http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/album.php?u=1738

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    • hebner
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2007
      • 647

      #3
      I had one that worked great until I left the switch on, it drained all the way down and now won't take a charge. I would buy another one if you stock them.

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      • Chilli
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Jan 2008
        • 3070

        #4
        If they're Hyperions, I would buy some from you.
        Mike Chirillo
        www.capitolrcmodelboats.com

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        • GP73
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2010
          • 544

          #5
          I've made one from a B&D VPX battery pack, which contains 2 A123 1100mah cells. I think I paid $20 or so, but I can't find more VPX packs around (discontinued)

          For the right price I would definitely buy one or two, either 1100mah or 2300mah cells.

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          • keithbradley
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Jul 2010
            • 3663

            #6
            I have (5) 700mah 2s Life packs I use for rx packs. I was concerned about them only being 700mah, but after my first run with one, I charged it and it took 42mah, so it doesnt take much. Im sure if you carried them you would have a hard time keeping them in stock once everyone caught on.
            www.keithbradleyboats.com

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            • PaulKTM
              Junior Member
              • Dec 2009
              • 20

              #7
              I have been using them for over a year now, all my boats have them. These things are great, and pretty good about taking abuse also. Nothing like those 5-15 min. charges either! Hyperion all the way, the Hobbico ones are pretty good also, they make a 200 mAH one that works for the micro boats.

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              • sailr
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Nov 2007
                • 6927

                #8
                I use them. I also use a cheap chinese BEC as a voltage regulator as I learned the hard way that some servos don't like the higher voltage of the LiFe packs. Mine are hyperions.
                Mini Cat Racing USA
                www.minicatracingusa.com

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                • HOTWATER
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 2323

                  #9
                  I am also using a Hyperion servo with the LiFe pack...It is an Atlas HV.
                  "Will race for cookies!"
                  IMPBA D12
                  My Gallery: http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/album.php?u=1738

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                  • longballlumber
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 3132

                    #10
                    I would be interested in a few as well.

                    Mike

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                    • Steven Vaccaro
                      Administrator
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 8720

                      #11
                      Thanks for the imput. My only issue with them is that they require an adapter like below.









                      More info on the rx packs can be found here.
                      Steven Vaccaro

                      Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                      • ray schrauwen
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 9471

                        #12
                        The balance taps would be enough for Rx power, main leads aren't that useful.

                        I've been using 2S 1000mah lipo packs with Ubec for a while. I don;t like tapping into an esc and the extra wires everywhere.

                        I like the LiFe voltage though. In some boats I would not need the Ubec then.
                        Nortavlag Bulc

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                        • longballlumber
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 3132

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
                          Thanks for the imput. My only issue with them is that they require an adapter like below.









                          More info on the rx packs can be found here.
                          http://www.hyperion.hk/dn/fg3radio/default.htm

                          I agree, I don't like the idea of needing an adapter. It's completely uncessary.

                          Mike

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                          • Steven Vaccaro
                            Administrator
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 8720

                            #14
                            Its another wire and connection that could fail, not to mention the extra money for an adapter.
                            Steven Vaccaro

                            Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                            • PDR447
                              Member
                              • Feb 2011
                              • 92

                              #15
                              it needs to just charge through the balance tap, then have a standard servo power plug rather than the bullets. that would be ideal.

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