r50 RX lipo power???

[mikebilyk]

Im now using a 6.0volt 2700mah pack in my raptor 50. I get 5 flights before it needs charging:thumbdown: I would like to upgrade to a lipo power system but im not really sure on a decent setup.

im happy with my setup now, i just hate flying 5 times and haveing to wait so i can recharge my battery.

my current setup
r50
os .50 hyper
futaba fasst R617FS rx
futaba s9452 servos
gy401 w/ 9254 (with 4.8 regulater on servo)
tjp gov.
6.0volt 2700mah nicd rx pack

heres the setup im looking at
Flightpower EVORX3000-2s2p: Flightpower Evo RX, Li-Poly, 3000 mah 2s1p, 7.4v, 25C (75A)
Duralite Voltage Regulator, 7.5 amp w/standard 22ga wire 6.0 volt

is this a decent setup? how many flights should i get on this setup? what type of charger should i use? also do i need some special type of power switch?

any help would be greatly appreciated

[cbcelectech]

I'd look at the Align 2-in-1 for your regulator. I have had them on all my nitro birds and they are the bom.

[GunnyGlow]

I JUST went through the same dilemma you are going through. I ended up using a Castle BEC that I programmed for 6V and then an align step down for the gyro/tail servo. BUT....one thing I did that REALLY helped with longer flight times from a single charge is go over every single one of the ball links and make sure its not TO tight. I think there were only 2 that didn't need a little reamer action. Long story short....I more than doubled my flight time per battery charge. I'm using a 2S1P 1250 for my RX pack. :thumbup: