AirThunder 5000mah 6S1p Testing Begins

[Air_Alpheus]

Today I received my AirThunder 5000mah 6s1p pack, it is on the charger as I write this. It has the same balancing port as the Align 6S packs and fits on the Trex 600 perfectly. It is a little heavier than the TP packs but the extra weight balances the 600 perfectly. I will be shooting some video and posting some flight data tomorrow. I cant wait...

[Raydee]

Today I received my AirThunder 5000mah 6s1p pack, it is on the charger as I write this. It has the same balancing port as the Align 6S packs and fits on the Trex 600 perfectly. It is a little heavier than the TP packs but the extra weight balances the 600 perfectly. I will be shooting some video and posting some flight data tomorrow. I cant wait...

Since you have contact with them are they planning on any 3s3300-3700mah packs? I have emailed them and never got a response.

[Air_Alpheus]

I have heard 3800 in the future

[Skiddz]

Ooh.. I wonder if I can call Barry on Monday and get a pack to flog for myself...

So far I'm finding these AirThunder 3S 2100s are very hardy indeed. I've flown them both until the heli needs full throttle just to hover and they're still going strong. Sometimes I need to "kickstart" the charge with a couple mins on the Triton 'cuz the TP1010 doesn't like the low voltage, but other than that, zero problems and they always come down "comfortably warm".

1 pack is being subjected to 2C charging rates and the other at 1C just to see if it limits the lifespan to charge that hard.

[Racer38]

Where can I get a balance adapter to go from this align plug to a 210V balancer ??

I plan to test the crap out of mine on a comparison with the FP4900 and the TP5000, I will also post my FDR Graphs as well.

I dont torture the TP or FP pack just because they wont hold up and Puff, or so I have been told but I dont want to find out first hand hahaha.

Anyway heading to the states in less than 12 Hrs and hope to be flying NLT Thursday !!!

[barryhu]

Where can I get a balance adapter to go from this align plug to a 210V balancer ??

They are really hard to fine. We do carry limited amount but it's in very short supply. We will have plenty of them early next week. In the mean time, please check out these links:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/9755

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=AGNA206

http://www.atomichobbies.com/K10345TA-Align-Trex-600-6S2P-Battery-Balancer-TP-Adapter_p_127-1396.html

http://www.fxaeromodels.com/product_info.php?products_id=3532

Hope this helped.

Regards,
Barry H.
AirThunder

[barryhu]

are they planning on any 3s3300-3700mah packs? I have emailed them and never got a response.

Now that our 5000 packs are in smooth production, we will move onto 1050 mAh pack next. 3800/4000 pack will probably be after that.

Thanks for your interest.

Regards,
Barry H.
AirThunder

[Racer38]

Thanks Barry..

I managed to find an align adapter and ordered it, should be home before me. I finally did get a flight out of Mosul Iraq and hope to be home on Thursday..

Thanks again

Craig

[Air_Alpheus]

Well we tested the battery on Sunday and it worked flawless. I anm really suprized how this battery performed on its first flight. ( no breakin ) Its pretty wierd seeing a 600 run until it just hits the cutoff and falls. This battery has allot of punch right out of the box. Im pretty excited to do some further testing on this battery. The Eagle Tree data will be posted as soon as I get it working on my new computer, its having driver issues with Windows Vista. I had to post the video using Google because the file was to big for YouTube. Stay tuned for further testing results...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8035836460021854813

[kgfly]

Great video, impressive 6:30 runtime (vs 4:30 on TP5000/80%) although in terms of useful flying perhaps 6:00, still a significant increase combined with a comfortable battery temp and no puff-worry. Nice :mrgreen:

I'll add my nag for 3s and 4s ~3700 suitable for say an HDX500 airframe (must fit inside 40x50x110) ASAP :wink: With more 500-class helis coming on the market (Lepton, QJ-EP8, 3DX500, HDX500, RCT-500, SJM-500, TRex500 etc) we will likely see a big jump in demand for this size pack.

[Air_Alpheus]

AirThunder allready has 3800mah packs on the drawing board...

[kgfly]

Excellent!

3s, 4s, 5s ?

I am ready to hit the Buy button so long as they fit...any news on dimensions ?

[Skiddz]

Where can I get a balance adapter to go from this align plug to a 210V balancer ??

Tech Model Products is where I scored mine. I think it was 4 bucks.

[Air_Alpheus]

AirThunder is offering a 50% off crashed battery replacement program. In case of battery damage after a crash, just send them a photo of your crashed pack and recieve a new one at 50% off...

[dlmcmichael]

What kind of charge connector does the 6S1P come with? Where do you buy....airthunder.com only??
David

[maureen]

Their connector is the same as Align, Electrifly. There are photos on their website. AirThunder.com also offer all sizes of adapters--2s-6s to go with their battery packs. Just pick one up at check out. They have good price too.

[Racer38]

I have been flying the crap out of mine and its doing well, I am abusing it also. I fly timed flights on my TP and FP then just fly the AT. I'll post some FDR's later today. Has about 25 cycles on it already.

Flying it with a HV85 and a 600XL motor.