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Roblucky13 · 12-04-2011, 11:39 AM

I am sure this has been asked, but new stuff is always coming out. I want the best performing batteries. The small difference in cost is not a factor.

Thanks!

755 robert · 12-04-2011, 01:30 PM

The hyperion 250s have been working very good for mine,the nanotech 300s were impressive at first but the lifespan seems to be dropping faster than the hyps..
http://www.readyheli.com/HP25C02501S...X_p_38634.html

superjet112x · 12-04-2011, 02:33 PM

Hyperion 250s all the way

Epoweredrc · 12-04-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by superjet112x

Hyperion 250s all the way

yeah there the best I have used so far. even tho i not try my spyder since it doesn't fit

NCcraig · 12-05-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Epoweredrc

yeah there the best I have used so far. even tho i not try my spyder since it doesn't fit

Mine does. You just have to convince the battery that it wants to fit.

Krispy · 12-05-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Epoweredrc

yeah there the best I have used so far. even tho i not try my spyder since it doesn't fit

You should drop it in the mail to me as I am just on the other side of Atlanta from you.

Seriously I'll give you a couple of bux for it as I have one that is failing.

Edit: To the OP. I would have gotten Hyperions, but I ended up ordering from progressiverc and they had a good deal on a few things I needed. LINK

Epoweredrc · 12-05-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Krispy

You should drop it in the mail to me as I am just on the other side of Atlanta from you.

Seriously I'll give you a couple of bux for it as I have one that is failing.

Edit: To the OP. I would have gotten Hyperions, but I ended up ordering from progressiverc and they had a good deal on a few things I needed. LINK

LOL I will end up using it, I ordered it and the kbdd blades from David at Progressive. i want to try out the battery just want to get some new landing gear first.

Philly1 · 12-11-2011, 09:29 PM

The spyders are my favorite. Less bogging than the hyperions or the nano techs. The spyders are a little tight but after you use them a few times they fit in much easier.

blissinindy · 12-18-2011, 07:37 PM

What does everyone think of the Thunder Power batteries compared to say the Spyders or the Lectron Pros?

The two Thunder Powers I bought recently 'nock the socks off' the Hyperions I bought at about the same time. I don't fly 3D yet, but the Thunder Powers have noticeably more punch, just no comparison IMO ... The Hyps are noticeably better than the stock batteries ...

Regards to all,

Bryan

blissinindy · 12-18-2011, 07:56 PM

While I'm at it, I'll add the Lightning Power 300mAh to the list ... :-)

Bryan

Epoweredrc · 12-18-2011, 08:08 PM

Would think the Tp be best but not try them yet

blissinindy · 12-18-2011, 08:43 PM

Well, the Thunder Powers have not really stood out in my limited experience on larger helis ... Not that I'm doing much more than hovering at this stage ... These TPs standout though!!

Bryan

Derfman · 01-24-2012, 06:22 AM

do any of these batteries come with the right connector for the mcpx?

blissinindy · 01-24-2012, 07:11 AM

Derfman,

all come with the right connector. Most look like your stock mcpX battery, with a plastic cap that fits over the end of the battery w/ a hole for the connector to pass through. Makes plugging/unplugging the battery pretty easy. Just purchased 2 Spyders and they don't have this cap - more like a typical battery. I find them easy to plug in, but surprisingly hard to unplug (not much on the end of the connector to grip). I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

Have to compare the Spyders to the others. Again, I am a relative newbie and don't fly 3D so there's only so far MY comparison goes. The Spyders and the Thunder Powers seem to have the most 'oomph' to me than stock, Hyperions or the Lightning Powers (haven't tried the Turnigys or Lectron Pros). Have to check how much I'm pulling from them, etc. The Spyders are sized a bit differently - they will fit through the stock frame, but do not stop at the end (no cap) so you have to (I presume) position them for CG. I tried them with the end of the battery reaching to just under the main shaft at the advice of another flyer who had flown them - CG seemed fine ...

Let us know where you end up.

Regards,

Bryan

N4HHA · 01-24-2012, 08:20 AM

I'll toss these in: Lectron Pro 3.7 volt 300mAh 35C. Great fit, slightly longer but doesn't mess with cog and comes down cool. Less than $14/pair shipped. Happy so far.

Derfman · 01-24-2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blissinindy

Derfman,

all come with the right connector. Most look like your stock mcpX battery, with a plastic cap that fits over the end of the battery w/ a hole for the connector to pass through. Makes plugging/unplugging the battery pretty easy. Just purchased 2 Spyders and they don't have this cap - more like a typical battery. I find them easy to plug in, but surprisingly hard to unplug (not much on the end of the connector to grip). I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

Have to compare the Spyders to the others. Again, I am a relative newbie and don't fly 3D so there's only so far MY comparison goes. The Spyders and the Thunder Powers seem to have the most 'oomph' to me than stock, Hyperions or the Lightning Powers (haven't tried the Turnigys or Lectron Pros). Have to check how much I'm pulling from them, etc. The Spyders are sized a bit differently - they will fit through the stock frame, but do not stop at the end (no cap) so you have to (I presume) position them for CG. I tried them with the end of the battery reaching to just under the main shaft at the advice of another flyer who had flown them - CG seemed fine ...

Let us know where you end up.

Regards,

Bryan

Yea I'm pretty new also, so I just wanted to make sure that the batteries would work with the mcpx and charger. Do you know if the hyperions will fit the mcpx battery tray?

Thanks

blissinindy · 01-24-2012, 09:57 AM

Derfman - the Hyperion 250 mAh (I believe, don't have them at the moment to look - definitely not the larger Hyperions) I am running fit just fine. The Thunderpowers are tight ...

N4HHA - I've been wondering about the Lectron Pros, thanks for the info!! Nice to have 300mAh!! Have you flown any of the others for comparison?

Regards,

Bryan

SuperBee364 · 01-24-2012, 11:08 AM

Add me to the list of Hyperion 250 fans. The only small quibble I have with the Hyperions is that the black plastic cap isn't glued on very securely. The caps on all four of mine are really loose. Need to get some Shoe Goo and fix em.

N4HHA · 01-24-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blissinindy

N4HHA - I've been wondering about the Lectron Pros, thanks for the info!! Nice to have 300mAh!! Have you flown any of the others for comparison?

Regards,

Bryan

Only stock. In the middle of the flight time increase tests.

rstekeur · 01-24-2012, 02:32 PM

I got a thunder power about a week after I got the 2 eflight batteries. The 2 eflight batteries are still doing well, the thunderpower died about a week ago. I charged them the same, but the thunderpower didn't last very long

12-04-2011, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Roblucky13 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2010	Best battery for stock MCPx I am sure this has been asked, but new stuff is always coming out. I want the best performing batteries. The small difference in cost is not a factor. Thanks!

12-04-2011, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
755 robert Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010	The hyperion 250s have been working very good for mine,the nanotech 300s were impressive at first but the lifespan seems to be dropping faster than the hyps.. http://www.readyheli.com/HP25C02501S...X_p_38634.html __________________ 700 class nitro,2X 600class electric,2X 450class,250 class,130 class,a few mcpx class().Dx-7.All helis fbl...If I had a dollar for every dollar I've spent on heli's ...I would break even. .Who is John Galt?

12-04-2011, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
superjet112x Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2009	Hyperion 250s all the way __________________ Goblin 770 sport, Fast Devil 505 Oxy 3 Tereq edition 2017 Blade 360 cfx modified, Blade 360 cfx stock Blade 180 cfx ,Blade mcpx Trex 150

12-18-2011, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
blissinindy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	Thunder Power Batteries for mCPX What does everyone think of the Thunder Power batteries compared to say the Spyders or the Lectron Pros? The two Thunder Powers I bought recently 'nock the socks off' the Hyperions I bought at about the same time. I don't fly 3D yet, but the Thunder Powers have noticeably more punch, just no comparison IMO ... The Hyps are noticeably better than the stock batteries ... Regards to all, Bryan

12-18-2011, 08:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Epoweredrc Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia	Would think the Tp be best but not try them yet __________________ RAW 580 ,lots of Planes Powered by IX14 AMA 36 yrs.

12-11-2011, 09:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Philly1 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011	The spyders are my favorite. Less bogging than the hyperions or the nano techs. The spyders are a little tight but after you use them a few times they fit in much easier.

12-18-2011, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
blissinindy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	While I'm at it, I'll add the Lightning Power 300mAh to the list ... :-) Bryan

12-18-2011, 08:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
blissinindy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	Well, the Thunder Powers have not really stood out in my limited experience on larger helis ... Not that I'm doing much more than hovering at this stage ... These TPs standout though!! Bryan

01-24-2012, 06:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Derfman Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	do any of these batteries come with the right connector for the mcpx?

01-24-2012, 07:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
blissinindy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	Derfman, all come with the right connector. Most look like your stock mcpX battery, with a plastic cap that fits over the end of the battery w/ a hole for the connector to pass through. Makes plugging/unplugging the battery pretty easy. Just purchased 2 Spyders and they don't have this cap - more like a typical battery. I find them easy to plug in, but surprisingly hard to unplug (not much on the end of the connector to grip). I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. Have to compare the Spyders to the others. Again, I am a relative newbie and don't fly 3D so there's only so far MY comparison goes. The Spyders and the Thunder Powers seem to have the most 'oomph' to me than stock, Hyperions or the Lightning Powers (haven't tried the Turnigys or Lectron Pros). Have to check how much I'm pulling from them, etc. The Spyders are sized a bit differently - they will fit through the stock frame, but do not stop at the end (no cap) so you have to (I presume) position them for CG. I tried them with the end of the battery reaching to just under the main shaft at the advice of another flyer who had flown them - CG seemed fine ... Let us know where you end up. Regards, Bryan

01-24-2012, 08:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
N4HHA Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	I'll toss these in: Lectron Pro 3.7 volt 300mAh 35C. Great fit, slightly longer but doesn't mess with cog and comes down cool. Less than $14/pair shipped. Happy so far. __________________ B120SR BSR HK450 FBL 450/Align 3G mCP X Draganflyer Quad DX7

01-24-2012, 09:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
blissinindy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	Derfman - the Hyperion 250 mAh (I believe, don't have them at the moment to look - definitely not the larger Hyperions) I am running fit just fine. The Thunderpowers are tight ... N4HHA - I've been wondering about the Lectron Pros, thanks for the info!! Nice to have 300mAh!! Have you flown any of the others for comparison? Regards, Bryan

01-24-2012, 11:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
SuperBee364 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Add me to the list of Hyperion 250 fans. The only small quibble I have with the Hyperions is that the black plastic cap isn't glued on very securely. The caps on all four of mine are really loose. Need to get some Shoe Goo and fix em.

01-24-2012, 02:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
rstekeur Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011	I got a thunder power about a week after I got the 2 eflight batteries. The 2 eflight batteries are still doing well, the thunderpower died about a week ago. I charged them the same, but the thunderpower didn't last very long __________________ Blade 450x Trex 500 ELF Scale AS350 Trex500

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