Anybody know if I can run it with a 7.2 5000 mah battery with no problem just drive it "right out of the box" ??! Is it possible to get lipo engine on it ?
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Hello, I'm running my lunch boxes on 7.2V 5000mAh NiMH batteries just fine. They last a lot longer than back in the day. On your 2nd question Did you mean Lipo batteries or a brushless engine?
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most of the current kits come with a speed control (ESC) that is setup for lipo batteries. lipos run a bit higher voltage than a nimh battery, and they cannot be fully drained. thus, lipo ready speed controls monitor the voltage of the battery, and cut motor power when it drops to a certain level. The manual for the speed control will state if it compatible with lipo (older model ESCs were not) If it is not, running a lipo could damage the lipo by over draining it, or could damage the ESC by putting too much voltage threw it. if you want to run a higher MAH 7.2v nimh battery, that is fine. higher MAH number means more runtime, and not really more power. A lipo as stated above, just requires a speed control that is meant to handle a lipo. The motor itself can run on either type of battery.
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Yes, you need to set the ESC to LiPo mode to avoid ruining the battery. Also, if you don't already have one, you need a LiPo compatible charger.
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what battery to use? I have Vision 2+ and want to cut the plug and power it with it's own battery 9V transistor battery? what about one of those flat quarter sized?
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Only LiPo and LiFe. Haven't had a battery like that, and haven't tested it. Just get a charger made for the battery to be safe. Always
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The battery that came with the mastadon was a 7.4v 1500mah Vega power battery lipo which lasts about an hour and that's with the high upgraded brushless motor. Not the brushless that came with it. I can do a back flip with it
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The idea is do not over charge or discharge any Lipo battery (as well as your cellphone and laptop). Just full charge the battery and shoot tens of rounds, disconnected the batteries and put them in a proper place, then you are good with lipos.
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Well you have to upgrade your pinion and spur gear then add a 3cell lipo and you can archive 60+ mphBut i had to put a fan on both my esc and motor to keep them cool because the electronics overheat fast. But research the gear ratios online. Mine goes 63mph as far as i have tested. So much fun. Get a chassis t-bonevprotector tho. At that speed if u spinout u can break your chassis.
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Awesome, thanks to everyone for all the answers! I just wanted to say that I have the same problem; I need a new battery for my Pocket Mod and I know that it's a 12V and it's a twin pack like the one here so I'm planning on getting this. Sorry, I'm just so happy that I found it on Amazon.
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No. You will need a 3 cell lipo battery. You will also need to start upgrading parts as a 3 cell will start breaking stock parts.
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If you still want to know, buy any brand lipo battery that is 1 cell,3.7 volts, 380 mah. or less. You might need to modify the connectors, but it will work better. If you want any additional power, get a 2 cell 7.4 volts, 180 mah.
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It depends on how hard you run it but I get a little more out of the Lipo than the stock battery it came with. The big difference is that the Lipo delivers consistent power and doesn't trail off until it discharges.
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Upgrading the battery is the easiest way to make power liposuction batteries are the way to go if it's a brushless set up u can go up to 11.1v battery extreme power the more mAh the longer it will run
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you can use it with just the motor but if your going to use it with the stock speed control that it comes with it you can only run 2s lipo
965329
Might want to start with a bit smaller battery. 7.4V Lipo, mah number translates into runtime. Save some money with shorter runtime. Lipo will be noticeable difference especially with brushless motors. Nice truck, you'll like it. I recommend the sway bar kit from Traxxas, cheap upgrade, much better handling.
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Mine replaced a 12 18amp hour battery...works well. Mine is in a formula race car, so It's not driven every day like a motorcycle or ATV. I bought mostly for the weight savings, but it's a great little battery. Hope this helps
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I would definitely be blaming the stock battery mine only charged like 3 times before it would barely move after charging it. Get a lipo battery.
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Stock batteries are very lame, buy 7.4 LIPO and you will be very happy, if a child is playing with the toy stock batteries would be fine you get about five minutes good power and it goes downhill from there, maybe 10 minutes