got a 5sc flux coming in the mail tomorrow. i want to run 6s. with that being said, i run a set of 5s 65C 6600 mah lipos in one of my helis. whats the max c rate i should look for in a battery for this truck? i could really blow some serious cash on batteries but don't want to if its not necessary.. some helpful advice would be much appreciated!
5 SC Flux.. battery choice?
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I've a highly modified, stretched E-Maxx running 6S.
It HAD a Castle Mamba Monster ESC and with the original lower spec 3S batteries, it was fine.
The batteries finally started getting 'fluffy' so I bought a pair of 3S 5Ah 65/130C Turnigy nanotech batteries.
The ESC started cutting power - too much.
I've now fitted a Castle Mamba XL2 and WOW!! This is ballistic - I'm calling it Mental Maxx!!
How does this relate to you?
Basically, it's a good question originally. It depends what your ESC, and motor can take I suppose.
With higher spec batteries, you'll soon expose the ESC, and/or motor.
It might not have a problem with good batteries.
I'd DEFINITELY recommend the Turnigy nanotech batteries - fantastic power!!
Is the system Castle anyway, on the Flux? Can you use a Castle link to check the programming? Perhaps the punch and timing can be limited?
Al.
It HAD a Castle Mamba Monster ESC and with the original lower spec 3S batteries, it was fine.
The batteries finally started getting 'fluffy' so I bought a pair of 3S 5Ah 65/130C Turnigy nanotech batteries.
The ESC started cutting power - too much.
I've now fitted a Castle Mamba XL2 and WOW!! This is ballistic - I'm calling it Mental Maxx!!
How does this relate to you?
Basically, it's a good question originally. It depends what your ESC, and motor can take I suppose.
With higher spec batteries, you'll soon expose the ESC, and/or motor.
It might not have a problem with good batteries.
I'd DEFINITELY recommend the Turnigy nanotech batteries - fantastic power!!
Is the system Castle anyway, on the Flux? Can you use a Castle link to check the programming? Perhaps the punch and timing can be limited?
Al.
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that was the kick i needeed. that mamba xl2 motor/ esc combo is not available for a month or so. so i just got like 6 3s 5000 mah batts for now to run with the stock setup. between the esc batteries and a TP 820 charger im looking at another 2 grand.. i'm puttin a bigger turbo in my deisel truck first!!
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yes, the flux comes with castle 2650 kv motor and castle blurr esc. it will handle 6s... i am gonna go with thunder power 820 charger and Thunder Power g6 batteries