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toolguy420 · 01-26-2010, 05:19 AM

Hey all - I've got a 500 ESP on the way (supposed to be here today!) and I'm looking for some battery advice. I am not into any 3D; just some circuits and mild sport flying at this point. Is there a reasonably priced pack out there that is reliable as well, and is not going to take a crap after only a few cycles? If I can buy 2 decent batteries for about the same price as one kick-a$$ pack, I'd rather go that route for now. Thanks for all input.

Paulice · 01-26-2010, 05:25 AM

There are "Winforce 6S 3000 mha 35C that are very good I have 5 of them and not a problem so far they are from HK and about 10 days to Europe
http://cgi.ebay.ch/35c-22-2v-3000mAh...item1c09390778
is the link to one but look for all as the price do go up and down!

Jermo · 01-26-2010, 05:26 AM

hobbyking.com shipping is slow but their batteries are perfect for learning/sport flying imho.

PTcaflyer · 01-26-2010, 06:18 AM

I have 2 of those Winn force Batts.... 1 is a 6s and the other is a 5s...wish I would of got both 6s
but it was and experiment anyway. They are GREAT ! No puffing and balance charge with no problems...
I just got a BLUE LIPO from Hobbbypartz in 6s and like it too....Even cheaper and no waiting for it to come in from HK !
PT

Slyster · 01-26-2010, 11:50 AM

I like these 3300's for long flight times... 7+ minutes at 100% idle up.. some prefer the 3000's or even the 2650's for lighter faster heli.

But.. they are all good! Look at the price!

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=9503

Wolfpackin · 01-26-2010, 05:54 PM

What's the word on Zippy Flightmax vs. Turnigy on the 6S batteries?
Is one better than the other?

Slyster · 01-26-2010, 06:13 PM

I did a lot of asking around.. even did a poll... (see below).. nearly 50 50... I just chose Turnigys for my 500 and 550. Cooler label.

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=178676

Wolfpackin · 01-26-2010, 07:10 PM

LOL, and thanks for the link.

ryem3 · 01-26-2010, 09:38 PM

I used the cheapies from HeliDirect for $80 each. The 6s 2500's. They are really fine with good power. You'll find in a hurry that 3s batteries suck. I went to the new Hyperion batteries and they were not that much more money and should last much longer and they have a lot more power.

toolguy420 · 01-26-2010, 10:30 PM

Got my ESP today...WOO-HOO!

Thanks for all the info, guys

Looks like I have 4 choices:

WinForce, Zippy FM, Blue & Turnigy

Decisions, decisions...

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTcaflyer

I just got a BLUE LIPO from Hobbbypartz in 6s and like it too....Even cheaper and no waiting for it to come in from HK !
PT

This one? Is 20C enough for the T-Rex 500?

Slyster · 01-26-2010, 10:51 PM

I'd got 30C for sure... (and I like 3300mah for long flight times)

But here are the Turnigy 2650's... $47.00 each!

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=9268

grahats · 01-27-2010, 04:18 AM

I am going to use the blue lipos. Ordered 2 30C 2200 6S and 2 30C 2650 6S from them and they arrived in 4 days. It will be a couple weeks before I get around to finishing this to see if I prefer the larger or smaller batteries.

teef_au · 01-27-2010, 09:43 PM

My 20C turnigys puffed badly in just a couple of weeks of mild sports flying.

NorthNJMark · 01-27-2010, 10:00 PM

just for the heck of it, i had tried 2 3S 2200 pack's that were kinda on the way out, and they were only 20C, i got 4 min out of it doing some pretty moderate 3D and they were PUFFED like i never seen a pack puff before......

on the other hand i also have 2 3S 2200 turnigy pack's, but they are 35C, and i can get a good 4:30 almost 5 min of pretty aggressive flying with no puffing at all...

i've definatly had better luck with the turnigy pack's... even with the 600, i've consitantly gotten more power and cycle's with the turnigy pack's......

just my .02

Mark

helijack · 01-27-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolguy420

Got my ESP today...WOO-HOO!

Thanks for all the info, guys

Looks like I have 4 choices:

WinForce, Zippy FM, Blue & Turnigy

Decisions, decisions...

This one? Is 20C enough for the T-Rex 500?

It is my humble opinion that on a 500 class heli, anything under 30C is just not enough.

skyfrog · 01-27-2010, 11:25 PM

+1 The only way to go!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyster

I'd got 30C for sure... (and I like 3300mah for long flight times)

But here are the Turnigy 2650's... $47.00 each!

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=9268

toolguy420 · 01-28-2010, 04:32 AM

How about this one:

NorthNJMark · 01-28-2010, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolguy420

How about this one:

now THAT would be a pretty good choice... 40C and a 2650Mah... should get you in the area of 6 to 6:30 min depending on how you fly...maybe even longer if your style is quite reserved.....

toolguy420 · 01-29-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthNJMark

...if your style is quite reserved.....

now THAT would be a good description of my style

Will any of the batteries we are "talking" about fit the Rex 500 without having to modify it?

daniel9314 · 01-29-2010, 12:57 PM

The 3000 and 3300 will be a tight fit with the stock canopy. You can move the battery tray, or just try one of the Fusuno canopies that has a lot more room.

01-26-2010, 05:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
toolguy420 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2007	Best budget batteries? Hey all - I've got a 500 ESP on the way (supposed to be here today!) and I'm looking for some battery advice. I am not into any 3D; just some circuits and mild sport flying at this point. Is there a reasonably priced pack out there that is reliable as well, and is not going to take a crap after only a few cycles? If I can buy 2 decent batteries for about the same price as one kick-a$$ pack, I'd rather go that route for now. Thanks for all input. __________________ Push the envelope...Watch it bend T-Rex 600 E$P T-Rex 500 E$P MD500E/T-Rex450$E DX-7 Last edited by toolguy420; 01-26-2010 at 10:41 PM..

01-26-2010, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jermo Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006	hobbyking.com shipping is slow but their batteries are perfect for learning/sport flying imho. __________________ Jerry Moore, AMA #878954,TARANIS OpenTX- Pantera 600 FB - Pantera .60 FB - Takes a licking and keeps on kicking! KISSAM = Keep It Simple Stupid: Affordable, Maintainable - Visit Early and often - http://open-txu.org

01-26-2010, 06:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
PTcaflyer HF MR Support Join Date: Aug 2008	Budget Batt I have 2 of those Winn force Batts.... 1 is a 6s and the other is a 5s...wish I would of got both 6s but it was and experiment anyway. They are GREAT ! No puffing and balance charge with no problems... I just got a BLUE LIPO from Hobbbypartz in 6s and like it too....Even cheaper and no waiting for it to come in from HK ! PT __________________ Gaui 550(Need GOT ONE!) / KK2.1.5 steveis pro/ZMR250 / Alien 450 camera ship / HJ 450 all W/KK2.1.5 Steveis pro Estes Nano/ Hubsan X4 / Syma X1 AMA 953414 CONTRIBUTOR, TEAM LAVAQUAD

01-26-2010, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	I like these 3300's for long flight times... 7+ minutes at 100% idle up.. some prefer the 3000's or even the 2650's for lighter faster heli. But.. they are all good! Look at the price! http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=9503 __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

01-26-2010, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wolfpackin HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007	What's the word on Zippy Flightmax vs. Turnigy on the 6S batteries? Is one better than the other? __________________ Jonathan Livingston Helicopter Blade 400: E-flite 420H/35X ESC, AR6100e, HS65HB x 3, G401B/DS290G. (Ret.) CopterX 450AE V2: 430XL/35X ESC, AR6100, HS65HB x 3, LTG2100T/HSG-5084MG. T-Rex 550E V1 Classic Flybar: 600MX/BL70G, AR6200, DS610 x 3, Quark/DS650, 16t/520mm blades.

01-26-2010, 05:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paulice Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009	There are "Winforce 6S 3000 mha 35C that are very good I have 5 of them and not a problem so far they are from HK and about 10 days to Europe http://cgi.ebay.ch/35c-22-2v-3000mAh...item1c09390778 is the link to one but look for all as the price do go up and down!

01-26-2010, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	I did a lot of asking around.. even did a poll... (see below).. nearly 50 50... I just chose Turnigys for my 500 and 550. Cooler label. https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=178676 __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

01-26-2010, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wolfpackin HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007	LOL, and thanks for the link. __________________ Jonathan Livingston Helicopter Blade 400: E-flite 420H/35X ESC, AR6100e, HS65HB x 3, G401B/DS290G. (Ret.) CopterX 450AE V2: 430XL/35X ESC, AR6100, HS65HB x 3, LTG2100T/HSG-5084MG. T-Rex 550E V1 Classic Flybar: 600MX/BL70G, AR6200, DS610 x 3, Quark/DS650, 16t/520mm blades.

01-26-2010, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
ryem3 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	I used the cheapies from HeliDirect for $80 each. The 6s 2500's. They are really fine with good power. You'll find in a hurry that 3s batteries suck. I went to the new Hyperion batteries and they were not that much more money and should last much longer and they have a lot more power. __________________ Too many helis, too little time. Spektrum DX8 Trex 100, 250 DFC, 450 DFC pro, 550 V2 DFC All FBL running AR7200BX

01-26-2010, 10:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	I'd got 30C for sure... (and I like 3300mah for long flight times) But here are the Turnigy 2650's... $47.00 each! http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=9268 __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

01-27-2010, 04:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
grahats Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	I am going to use the blue lipos. Ordered 2 30C 2200 6S and 2 30C 2650 6S from them and they arrived in 4 days. It will be a couple weeks before I get around to finishing this to see if I prefer the larger or smaller batteries. Attached Thumbnails

01-27-2010, 09:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
teef_au Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2009	My 20C turnigys puffed badly in just a couple of weeks of mild sports flying. __________________ *"It is said that the big thing on top is a rotor - it's not it's a cooling fan for the pilot. We know this is true because if it stops spinning you can actually watch the pilot sweat."*

01-27-2010, 10:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
NorthNJMark Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2009	just for the heck of it, i had tried 2 3S 2200 pack's that were kinda on the way out, and they were only 20C, i got 4 min out of it doing some pretty moderate 3D and they were PUFFED like i never seen a pack puff before...... on the other hand i also have 2 3S 2200 turnigy pack's, but they are 35C, and i can get a good 4:30 almost 5 min of pretty aggressive flying with no puffing at all... i've definatly had better luck with the turnigy pack's... even with the 600, i've consitantly gotten more power and cycle's with the turnigy pack's...... just my .02 Mark __________________ Vibe 90 Scott Grey Edition, Vibe 50, Fury 55, Trex 600N

01-28-2010, 04:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
toolguy420 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2007	How about this one: __________________ Push the envelope...Watch it bend T-Rex 600 E$P T-Rex 500 E$P MD500E/T-Rex450$E DX-7

01-29-2010, 12:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
daniel9314 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	The 3000 and 3300 will be a tight fit with the stock canopy. You can move the battery tray, or just try one of the Fusuno canopies that has a lot more room.

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