X4 Batteries

[Hardtrukr]

I was curious, does anybody know if HPI Micro Batteries will fit on the X4? Because I am getting an X for by B-Day and just wanted to know if they will work. (Its nice to be able to go for longer that 10 min. :D ) If these dont fit, would Mini-X battery Packs fit?
-->George

[gertman]

Sorry but no, no, and no!

The X4 uses six 1/3 AA cells. The Mini-X uses 4 or 6 AAA cells. I don't know what pack you are using for your micro???

If you want the X4 to last longer buy the 250mah NiMh cells.

[tinyrc]

But, you could perhaps fit some of these packs in the SP if you're creative about it!

[Hardtrukr]

Can I charge the ABC batteries by using the tamiya plug adapter from the micro to change over the plugs Tiny RC? or should I just buy an MRC Super Brain 959 Charger?

[Hardtrukr]

here is the converter

[tinyrc]

The connector should work, but more importantly, does your current charger have adjustable charging rates?

[Hardtrukr]

No. It is a 15 min. fast charger for a 6 to 7 cell battery. (w/ the Tamiya connector)

[gertman]

GOD no, don't use that!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

You need a charger where you can regulate the amps.

Sorry

[tinyrc]

Hardtrukr, as gertman points out, your fixed rate charger will not work for smaller packs, you need something like this:

http://tinyrc.com/shop/product.php?pid=107

Email us and we can figure out the best charger for you and give you a great deal on it too. Thanks!

[Hardtrukr]

How long does that take for a full charge?! And would I need a connector conversion from the micro to use it? Thanks :)

[Hardtrukr]

I was going to make a battery pack for my X4 with 5 Ni-MH AAA cells. It would add up to:

-->7.5 volts
--->3000Mah (700 per cell, right. or would it be a 700)

1st ----- can this be used with a 7.2 volt system?

2nd ---- Could I charge something like this on a 6-7 cell fixed-rate charger?!

Thanks again guys!
The electronics idiot of the future, George Govel :cool:

[tinyrc]

Hardtrukr 5 1.2V cells is 6V, not 7.5, and the mAh of the pack would still be 700. And no, you still couldn't charge w/ a 6 cell fixed rate because it would be way too many amps.

[gertman]

YES,

Please read carefully Hardtrukr:

You are NOT going to be able to charge ANY battery pack that is small enough to fit inside your X4!! PERIOD!

Please buy a variable rate charger, I would be happy to suggest a few good ones :)

[Hardtrukr]

Hehe. I am on that one Gertman. (soon)
TinyRC, whoops :( I was looking at regular alkalines (energizer E2) But this may be crazy!

Plans:
---6 cells
----Energizer ACCUcharge 700Mah batteries OR GP 750Mah batts.
-----HPI battery wires

P.S.--TinyRC, thanks for looking for an MRC!