08-26-2002, 09:42 AM
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X4 Batteries
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.  ) If these dont fit, would Mini-X battery Packs fit?
-->George
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08-26-2002, 08:30 PM
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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.
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08-26-2002, 08:32 PM
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But, you could perhaps fit some of these packs in the SP if you're creative about it!
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08-27-2002, 12:05 PM
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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?
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08-27-2002, 12:08 PM
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here is the converter
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08-27-2002, 07:28 PM
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The connector should work, but more importantly, does your current charger have adjustable charging rates?
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08-27-2002, 08:31 PM
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No. It is a 15 min. fast charger for a 6 to 7 cell battery. (w/ the Tamiya connector)
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08-27-2002, 08:56 PM
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GOD no, don't use that!!!!! 
You need a charger where you can regulate the amps.
Sorry
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08-28-2002, 01:10 PM
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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!
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08-28-2002, 02:21 PM
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How long does that take for a full charge?! And would I need a connector conversion from the micro to use it? Thanks 
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09-18-2002, 08:58 PM
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HELP!!!!!
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 
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09-18-2002, 10:38 PM
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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.
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09-18-2002, 11:53 PM
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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
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09-19-2002, 04:24 PM
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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!
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