CX fly Times and Equipment

[mwarren]

I have seen the 180 ballbearing motors and the ones with air vents, my question is this. I was wondering if any motor that will work on the CX that one can use a larger stronger battery and maybe run 3 battery packs through it back to back. I really enjoy flying this heli but by the time I get started I have to stop and charge battery.

[Buzzkill]

Probably would be safer and easier just to buy another battery. I run 3S batteries in mine although I dont recommendit unless you dont mind the risk of cooking your CX. I have a CX2 so I dont know if that makes a difference. My CX2 has a heavy model fuse on it and the 3S was the only thing that would lift it. I know a guy at one of my LHS that runs nothing but 3S packs in his. He drill holes in his 4-1 case for heat issues and we both use vented motors we pick up for $8 (for both motors) at Hobby Town USA in Rockford, IL. I think the motors are Venoms.

[carlo_the_wonder_frog]

The hard part about getting a better battery is finding one that fits, DN power makes one. I use Thunder power 2 cell 740 mah lipo in mine and some tape to hold them in. Much better battery, flight times increased as did total available power.

[mwarren]

Does any one know if the Thunder Power 2 Cell 1320 mAh battery will have any issues working with the factory charger that came with my Blade CX. I am considering trying one of these batteries and see if my power and fly time will increase.

[txflyer]

i know that the cpp charger will charge 2s and 3s packs.

[Rick Rotorhead]

The DN power batt is 900mAHr :D
Compare with the stock e-flight 800 pack