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Jag72
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I got home last night and was pretty stoked to see that my 6s5000mah 45C Thunderpower pack had arrived!

What a deal ...I flew a break in flight on it this morning and am pretty excited to see how it performs in comparison to the 35C hyperions I have....

I'm assuming we're going to start seeing a lot of these 45c packs in the air very soon...

this is a GREAT time to be flying electrics
09-04-2009 04:32 PM
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FlaG8r
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What was the cost?

Life is tough, it's tougher if you're stupid
09-04-2009 04:37 PM
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psych-lick
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How much heavier are they?

-Jeff T.
09-04-2009 04:39 PM
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Jag72
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IRCHA deal...

At IRCHA Thunderpower was offering a "trade in" program that allowed you to turn in any old and crappy packs for a 50% credit...so this new 45C 5000mah pack cost me a WHOPPING $140 shipped


I will go to my car and get the pack...to weigh it..
09-04-2009 04:49 PM
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Jag72Elite Veteran - Location: 20 minutes south of Boston Mass... - My Posts This: Topic  Forum
here you go...

I weighed 3 different packs

Hyperion 6s5000mah 25C :weight 750grams
Hyperion 6s 5500mah 35C: Weight 887 grams
Thunderpower 6s 5000mah 45C :Weight 780 grams

here are a couple pics of the size for comparisons...




09-04-2009 06:19 PM
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psych-lick
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Wow!
Thanks for posting the weights and photos. I am really surprised the 45C weighs only 30 grams more than hyperion's 25C.

-Jeff T.
09-04-2009 06:29 PM
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FBoss
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8879, Thats how many batteries you have gone thur, come on Anthony
Fess up.

The good ole times are now ,Hawk, Raven,NX50, Logo10,Swift
09-04-2009 06:29 PM
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Jag72
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LOL...

I'm probably OVER that number these days Frank

I'm terrible at knowing when to stop flying I accidentally took 2400mah out of my new 6s 2600mah 35c hyperion on it's 1st cycle...I think I already killed it ...lol..

Yeah...I'm pretty hard on my packs sometimes...
09-04-2009 06:36 PM
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TMoore
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I flew a 3s 850 45c pack in my T250 and the power is comparable to their 30C pack. Maybe a touch more power but not a quantum leap.

TM

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Nobody wants to go back to slow.
09-04-2009 06:52 PM
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Jag72
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Yeah...

I don't think it felt any more powerful than my Hyperion 35c's ...maybe a datalogger will show differently though
09-04-2009 06:57 PM
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FBoss
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Even my lowly DX7 has a timer! PM ya later about stuff.

The good ole times are now ,Hawk, Raven,NX50, Logo10,Swift
09-04-2009 07:08 PM
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red_z06
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Be sure to reduce at least 25% off the flight time when testing these new packs. They will consume more current due to higher head speed.

Also, make absolutely sure that you never go below the nominal voltage of 22.2v. At that voltage, you might not even have 100-200mah of juice left. You can treat the nominal voltage on these high dischage packs as never go below voltages.

My testing of the 6s5000 40c TP pack showed 4700mah chare with the discharged voltage of 22.4v.

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09-04-2009 07:15 PM
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Jag72
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Good to know...

Thanks for the info Benny
09-04-2009 07:18 PM
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ppridday
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Bummer for us poor schmucks that couldn't make it to IRCHA...

Paul

"There's someone in my head, but it's not me..."
09-04-2009 08:35 PM
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Fastsrt
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Location: Old Hickory, Tn

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Bummer for us poor schmucks that couldn't make it to IRCHA...

Yep, i would agree.

TP was also offering some new rx packs that are nice, 2S lipo 3600mah Pro Lite RX packs $48ea. I picked up 2 in hand and ordered 6 more when i got home after seeing how well they fit and balanced my helis.
09-04-2009 11:57 PM
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NINJA RICK
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Got the 3s 45C at IRCHA for 35 bucks , man i wish i had more money that day. WHAT A DEAL! Thanks TP!.

Furion , FURY Extreme, 14mz, ... flying RC since 1978
09-06-2009 06:27 AM
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OICU812
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Hmm wonder if they'll make 10S sticks in the 45C fashion?

...Once upon a time there were Nitros, flybars and frequency pins...
09-06-2009 08:50 AM
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Eco8gator
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Its not the upfront power that makes the difference its the consistancy through manuvers...that may not be so important to a std heli but it does help for fbl helis.

I have a set of the 4400's and even I was able to tell the difference between a set of the 40C 4250 packs.

But a timer is key with these new generation packs because they seem to give the power till the last drop. I fly it hard(as hard as my skills allow) for 3 mins and then I charge it and adjust my timer according consumption.

C

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09-06-2009 02:34 PM
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cobia5
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Location: Pearland, Tx

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I do not push my batteries to the limit and my flying is tame; no 3d flying, although I have been using lipos for years. The standard lowest safe dischage has always been 3.6v per cell. In a 6s lipo, that would be 21.6v (lowest voltage without damage to the battery).

I have seen published reports from lipo manufacturers that state the lowest acceptible voltage per cell is 3.3v to prevent damage to the battery.

With that said, I never push the limit and end up never going below 3.7v per cell (22.2v for 6s packs). I personally use the timer method with consistent flying. With current lipo technology, cells are consistent and durable.
11-12-2009 04:58 AM
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Terrabit
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Just as metered voltage will drop immediately after charging, metered voltage will rise immediately after discharging. Resting voltage is no-load voltage several minutes after charge/discharge. If you take your lipos down to a resting voltage of 3.6v/cell it is quite possible that end of flight loads neared or exceded 3.3v per cell lows. I aim for no lower than 3.7v/cell resting, usually more like 3.75v/cell.

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11-12-2009 08:42 AM
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