HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : Rhino 2620mAh 3S 11.1v Low-Discharge Transmitter Lipoly Pack

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2/09/2010
pilot (83%)
hi, does it already have a Spektrum plug on it?

23/08/2010
Gilby (100%)
Does it going to fit KO EX-1? Holder

Leysin Sqdn. (40%)
it works great with Futaba and Graupner. last forever, you can fly 3 days in a row all daylong without charging!!!

19/08/2010
rc-france-mode (55%)
hello 19/08 is End July - Mid Aug. when will you stop the lies about stocks

27/07/2010
onureroglu (36%)
Hi, i have turnigy 9x. This battery charge 12.4v. If i plug my Tx, does it fry my Tx. Thank you.

Maurie (5%)
I asked a similar Question, but on the Turnigty TX about this battery. I was told some people use diodes or a couple of them to reduce the out put, hope this helps!

Maurie (5%)
I asked a similar Question, but on the Turnigty TX about this battery. I was told some people use diodes or a couple of them to reduce the out put, hope this helps! I have been told by RC groups that this battery from HC is suppose to be good its on back order at the moment the model number is, T1450-TX-3 its only $7.49 US

onureroglu (36%)
Hi, i tried to plugged and it worked but be aware of - cable. Red is black is - Red must be between 3 pins. 2 weeks before i fried my Turnigy.I plugged wrong pin - and it fried. I hope this answer helps you. I FRIED MY TX BUT YOU DON NOT FRY YOUR TX. Thank for your answer.

JAVAN (50%)
i have charged up to 12.4v and used in a Futaba 7c with no problems - the display simply says'12.4v' and works flawlessly.

Cyrille (84%)
I have a FUTABA T7C, 9,6V/800mAh. I 've put a 3S LiPo Low Discharge 2620mAh for 2 weeks. No problem (12,5 V at the beginning, and it indicates now 11,4V, without any charging and with nearly 1 or 2 flies a day). Very good.

Robocar78 (88%)
Hi, normaly radios plug 8xAA battery >> 8x1,5V = 12V ...so this lipo is perfect fo you. IYou have only to che dimensions. I have this lipo...it's very good : I went to the fly field 3 times and it's still to 12,1V !!! Very good!

27/07/2010
calee (35%)
Hi friends:
Does it works with TURNIGY )X 9Ch Transmitter?. If yes, does it need to fix a connector?

25/07/2010
Maurie (5%)
Does HC sell the connections to make life easier

asciicsa (45%)
What radio are you trying to put it in? Direct drop in replacement on my DX7.

23/07/2010
VatoVa (84%)
Does It works whiht JR 12X? any modifications?

Markus (53%)
the plug is not correctly configured

Robocar78 (88%)
Hi, it have JR connection, you have only to check slot dimensions. Bye!

22/07/2010
Eddie (72%)
I have ordered one for my Hitec Optic 6 Tx running the Corona 2.4Ghz module. First, can I recharge this battery with the wall charger that comes with the Tx? (it was for the original Ni-MJ battery) If not, I have aEflite Celectra1.3 Li-po Charger Its CHarge rate from 250mA to 2,0A. Can I use that charger for this battery? I also have a Thunder Power Li-Poly-Smart Auto-Balancer unit. Can use that unite for balancing. The charger does not have a balancer. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Marty62 (46%)
No, don't use your wall charger. It's recommended to charge Li-po at 1C (2.6A for this battery). As your charger can only charge at 2A it means that it will take more than an hour to charge. Also don't plug the Li-po charger into the charge socket on the radio as it probably has a diode between it and the battery. This will cause your charger to think that the voltage is about 1v higher than it really is. Plug the charger directly into the battery. Also, if your Ni-MH battery was 9.6V, i'd recommend putting 2 diodes in series in the positive lead. This will lower the voltage at the radio by about 1.5V.

Old Man (72%)
I got mine this week and used it yesterday with no problems.(optic 6 with Hitec spectra module) and no problems with 11.8v storage charge. I use a swallow charger and intend to remove battery for charging and set the Mah a bit lower and also switch it off when and if it gets to 12v (note be carefull of polarity when plugging battery into Tx the lead is not the same as original and will go both ways Cheers

Markus (53%)
yes, you can use this charger. the Lipo has less lifetime without balancing. it is ok

15/07/2010
Old Man (72%)
I just ordered 2 of these batterys for my Hitec optic 6 Tx running the new 2.4 conversion system does any one know how long the charge should last. I was getting about 110 minutes from previous Ni-Mh battery but on a good day that was not enough

nrajesh@hotmail (73%)
Hi, Buy a seperate TX charging jack, check polarity and connect to the charger. Connect the balance charger to the balance charge board. Set the Lipo charger to 2400 mah (Dont set high rate). Set 2 batteries. And start charging. The amount of charge is dynamically defined by the charger. Should take an hour to charge. You should get the battery for more than 120 flights of 8 to 10 minutes. Definitely more than the NiMh. NOTE ALWAYS USE A BALANCE CHARGER TO CHARGE THE LIPOS. ANY VOLTAGE REDUCTION SHALL RESULT IN TX SWITCH OFF. CHARGE BATTERY LESS THAN 10 VOLT. Safe Flight. Regards Rajesh N

Ed (39%)
Depends on how much you use it, but generally 3 months time for me, and I'm flying 2 days/week. Watch the volts on transmitter, and recharge if falls below 11V. After 10.9, it falls pretty rapidly.

MegaXoM (25%)
Use a good Li-PO charger, when batt full charger automaticaly stop. Full chargered battary enough for 6 Hours using. P.S. I use Turnigy 9x 2.4Ghz

Marty62 (46%)
I had my radio on for a total of about 50 minutes today. It dropped 0.1V in that time. I have the two diodes in series so voltage as displayed on the radio started at 10.1 and ended at 10.0 by the end of the day. This leads me to believe that I'll need to charge it every 8 hours or so of run time!!! BTW my radio is a Hitech 7 channel job with the Corona 2.4G module.

12/07/2010
Justin (56%)
I recently purchased this battery and a charger (the Turnigy Accucel-6). This is my first time using this kind of battery, and I'm worried about connecting it up wrong. I know this battery has a balancing connector and two different discharge connectors. What do I need to connect to the Accucel in order to make the batter charge and not explode?

ay6810 (55%)
Connect the balancer plug to the balancing board if your charger has one and either the white plug or black Futaba plug to the charging leads of &-

cd_torr (39%)
This battery has a standard Futaba and JR plug for charging/discharging. You can use either to charge. Best thing to do is make an adapter cord with Futaba female plug on one end and JST plug on other end. Only thing to worry about is making sure you connect positive to positive and negative to negative.

Ed (39%)
Always recharge through the balancing connector. Just to be safe, remove from transmitter when charging. Plug that baby right into the Accucel-6.

pcsazevedo (10%)
Caro amigo
Esses Dois Conectores Que VOC EST UM Falando Padro FUTABA EO Outro Padro JR, VOC DEVE Conectar Somente Seu AO UM Carregador E para ver o plug Que Cabe CADA UM EM, e em Relao AO plug de balanceamento elemento to Cabe Tambm conector UM em fazer Carregador , to para qu balancear VOC DEVE colocar o Seu Carregador nd Funo de balancear , POIs Ele vai balancear e carregar , SE VOC colocar Seu Carregador Somente nenhum carregador elemento to ira carregar uma bateria SUA, sem balance -la.
fcil manusear este carregador, ele muito simples e de excelente qualidade.
LEMBRESSE VOC S DEVE USAR UM CONECTOR PARA CARREGAR JUNTAMENTE COM O CONECTOR DE BALANCEAR, NUNCA USAR OS DOIS CONECTORES DE CARREGAR JUNTOS (FUTABA E JR).
Um abrao

Meehly (50%)
connect it to the balance port and the red one power port then go to lipo balance programm set it up to 1c ca. 1A and 3S hold the start button then shows you that it is an 3s an push start again whait if every cell has 4,2V the charger beeb and tur off the charging

17/06/2010
DaveGahan (-12%)
Hi! I would like to know if somebody used it yet for the Spektrum DX6. If so, is it running well? What do I have to do for getting this LiPo into the battery case? Thank you very much ! Greetings, Oliver

ay6810 (55%)
DX6 only uses 6V battery. how can you use this in TX as it will fry the circuitry...

Scottrik (75%)
Not necessarily an accurate reply.

The DX6i is digital and uses the lower (6v) voltage batteries.

If the person asking the question indeed has a DX6 (no 'i'**the original Spektrum aero transmitter), which is what he seems to indicate, it is a conventional analog (internally) transmitter and this battery should work just fine.

Ed (39%)
I have been using one of these for two months in my DX7 now without issue. Still on its first charge. Easy fit into battery case - and I'd guess DX6 and DX7 are same size battery compartments.

ay6810 (55%)
Ok, I misread it as DX6i instead of DX6. Didn't knoow that the missing 'i' made such a big difference!! My bad!

Mike (63%)
its perfect for the DX6 spektrum, battery fits perfectly theres a bit too much extra wire but if you try it all fits snug in the transmitter without extra spaces. i suggest only charging the battery to 3.8 per-cell because the transmitter only needs 9v to operate and at full charge the voltage might be a bit too high and will leave extra voltage in the form of heat.

17/06/2010
cednicek (65%)
I would like to ask you, where I can buy JR (white one on battery) plug FEMALE and MALE. I cannot find it anywhere... I would like to make a convert cable, so I need those plugs. Thank you for help

thang25 (5%)
Have you ebay or google it? Good luck!!!

cednicek (65%)
I have already found it on ebay by communicating with seller, so I hope it will arrive as I wanted...

ay6810 (55%)
If its a TURNIGY TX, then its not JR plug but something that looks similar.

29/05/2010
david in japan (-16%)
i have a JR RADIO DSX7 transmitter, will this be OK and will it fit? thanks people !

Adalton (63%)
Yes, go ahead this is the same size and works fine.

Bruno Siqueira (59%)
Yes, It'll fit.

Joao (65%)
yes, it fit perfectly in any JR radio.

thang25 (5%)
The original battery was 9.6V and 1.5A. If you install this one it could burn the circuit. Recommend not to use this one.

nrajesh@hotmail (73%)
Hi, You can use this batter pack in DX7. Thanks, Rajesh N

17/05/2010
ejet42 (53%)
Hey guys,
I have checked with Horizon Hobby and they will not condone a 12.6v battery, so I did the diode trick - but I did it a little differently. I used two forward biased 1 watt diodes (Radio Shack - PIV rating is not important) which drops the voltage approx. 1.4 volts. This takes the 12.6v down to a safe 11.2v.

I used a JR type servo extension lead and removed the orange lead (normal signal lead) from the male side and spliced it to the lead to the transmitter. Then I soldered the two diodes in series and connected the anode to the orange (servo signal)lead from the female plug and the cathode (band end of the diode) to the negative (brown) servo lead. Then from the female plug, splice the brown lead to battery negative and the red lead to battery positive.

Now you can plug your male servo plug (power to the transmitter) with the negative side to the orange lead on the female plug (forward biased diodes in the circuit) or directly (brown to brown) connecting directly to the battery (no diodes). From a fresh charge, plug brown to orange (diodes in) for an 11.2v max. voltage and use the battery until the transmitter voltage indicates around 9.5v - then reverse the plug (voltage will rise 1.4 volts because the diodes are NOT in the circuit) and use the battery as far down as you dare (it will probably alarm around 9 volts.

Ejet42

andrea (63%)
prodotto eccezionale montate su spektrum dx7 nn carico la radio da 2 mesi

Brutis (71%)
I just charge the lipo on storage mode so 11.9 to 12v, I get heaps of run time and my dx7 has no problems at 12v. I recharge the lipo when it get to around 9 to 9.6v. No need to mess with soldering.

helicoptero (25%)
that is correct, this way works correctly for any radio

jackmack (25%)
I' am usining the same battery for my DX7 but I just don't charge it up to 12.6 ! Because of the same factor but it works just fine at 12.2 and I chage it when it get to 10.7 never go below it so you don't make your battery bad! By the way I can fly for about 2 week of hard flying before I have to charge!

jculotta (21%)
I have been using this battery in a DX7 for over six months, almost every day and not had one problem. In fact the battery capacity display on the screen shows full at 12.6. I feel like using the diodes is completely unnecessary, run it without.

Marty62 (46%)
Well done ejet, I've followed your instructions and the radio works fine. Diodes I used were 1N4007 but anything in the range 1N4001 to 1N4007 would be fine at this voltage.

PAM (90%)
Nice tip ! Thank you !

26/04/2010
Dor555 (30%)
will work good with Futaba 8 uap

fwmsr1 (86%)
I have used this battery in several transmitters, some required rewireing but was not a problem

Brutis (71%)
does it have the same plug on ur Tx if not cut and change it on the lipo works great on my Dx7

Evertton Castro (50%)
Yes. works fine.

dung89_99 (63%)
I think not used for futaba. because this item big then box battery. I used for Jr Tx

Evertton Castro (50%)
Work fine.

Robocar78 (88%)
Perfect!

17/04/2010
Dekard06 (63%)
Will this battery fit directly into a HK-7X 2.4Ghz 7ch w/ 5 Model Memory TX & RX V2 or will there be soldering required??

lightningzeus (46%)
dont put it in...i did and it fried my radio..trying to see if hk tested this set up,and also seeing if they will give me warranty

Evertton Castro (50%)
No soldering required. Plug and fly.

Evertton Castro (50%)
Comes with exact plug for this TX.

maestros (50%)
lol so different opinions. I saw a video where a guy has this TX you are reffering and he is using that battery, so i assume it is ok. And no soldering required!

Bikalho (59%)
yes it fit dirctly into the hk-7x, you dont need to make any modifies.

damacan (25%)
no soldering required

8/03/2010
Jeff Filler (59%)
Will this charge by the ballance plug on a HK battery charger?

Joao (65%)
No the charge plug are only for nicd and nimh battery

David (25%)
yes, any balanced charger should work.

Thomas (18%)
Yes it will

15/02/2010
jcaf007 (32%)
Hi everyone. Is this a good choice for a turnigy/flysky transmitter? Do i need to make any changes on the transmitter or i have just plug in? Thanks

jeremymtc (80%)
This battery will fit the 9X battery tray, but it is very tight. The black 3-pin connector will plug into the battery socket in the radio, but you need to be careful to make sure that the polarity is correct, as the battery connector is not keyed. It would probably be better to change the connector on the battery to a standard 2S connector.

This customer was awarded a credit for their answer.

Ramir (69%)
Yes, you must make reduction wire.

David (25%)
yes... i use the same tx and battery

YEHUDA (63%)
You need to weld both ends of the transmitter with the two wires at the other end has the appropriate battery adapter

29/12/2009
HeliDemon (50%)
This lipo will fit in a Futaba 10C?

Eric (50%)
yes it does,i'm using one in my 10c for a few months now and it's great.
loving it.

Evertton Castro (50%)
Yes, i use in my 7c. The same batery.

29/12/2009
maxic62 (75%)
It is ok for HobbyKing T6A transmitter ? Thanks

Malfamartin (71%)
No! But I use Turnigy 1450mAh 3S 11.1v Transmitter Lipoly Pack. Works very good for me.

Evertton Castro (50%)
no, T6A uses this baterry. ***********hobbycity****/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9787

Evertton Castro (50%)
For T6 you need a flat batery. ***********hobbycity****/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9787&Product_Name=Turnigy_1450mAh_3S_11.1v_Transmitter_Lipoly_Pack

Rick_BRZ_RJ_CG (28%)
No. The battery below is ideal for T6A: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9787

16/12/2009
rcflying (76%)
Hi fox
one day I forget my transmitter on and put it in the box the lipo was completely discharge and i can not even charge it with any charger
then i connected it with charger without balancing and i charge it at last
but this pack is broken
i thibk that the lipo is out and i should replace it it's working now but the accu is blow up and as I understand when lipo is blowing up we should replace
can you advice me and make attentions to not forget the transmitter on

Hans (63%)
Hi I forgot to switch off my transmitter. The lipo pack was emty and blown up. As I expected the pack as broken, I tryed to charge it in a secure place with a battry charger for cares! After 45 min. with 6A I switchet to the normal balancing and bingo it works. After a week or so, the pack returned to it's ormal size.I use it since then without any problem.

nrajesh@hotmail (73%)
Hi, It is good to replace the lipo, Always make sure you charge the lipos out of the transmitter, using a balanced transmitter.
Thanks, Rajesh N

11/11/2009
Yesyns (27%)
Can the hook head fit into my transmitter Imax-9CH? It seemed too small same as Turnigy 1450mAh 3s battery, bought one for my ESky Transmitter. The hook need to be modefied.

5/11/2009
Garry (77%)
Will this battery fit in JR XP8103?

30/10/2009
Sergio Alas (34%)
E need to do some modification to use this tx lipo on a Futaba 8UAps, someone knows it work fine for my tx??
tank's

dung89_99 (63%)
ok, however you can modify the battery box

Napstr (86%)
No modification required - it fits straight in and has the correct futaba plug already fitted.

23/10/2009
Michael (89%)
Will a 2S 7.4V version be available for the Hitec Aurora 9 Tx?

Jason (56%)
NOt sure if they're going to make a 2S version or not, but if you're comfortable soldering/desoldering, you can easily desolder one of the cells and make it into a 2S pack. I've been using one in my Aurora 9 for about 4 months now w/o any issues. Great battery.

18/10/2009
Lanell (55%)
Question: will this fit the Turnigy 9x with or with out any modifycations?

rafmos (97%)
I heared that it will fit in a Turnigy 9x without modifications. *)

1/10/2009
jocke (60%)
can u plug this into a b6 charger balance port

andrea (63%)
yes charge and balance this battery in imax b6

29/09/2009
Tryin2fly (55%)
OOOPS I should have looked at ALL the reviews I see some have used it in the 6 EX FASST without letting out the puff of smoke they put in things to let you know "Sh#t I shouldn't have done that" Thanks All

29/09/2009
Tryin2fly (55%)
Well I might as well ask too ! Will this fit a FUTABA 6EX 2.4GHZ FASST computor radio Thanks for any info,you guys rock so does HC!!!!

25/09/2009
sunshyne (52%)
any idea if this will work with the Futaba 10C?

OldSkoolKool (98%)
Howdy sunshyne,
This battery and the 2500 mah lipo battery that Hobby King sells will both drop right in to a Futaba 10C. You'll love the extended run time.
Happy flying.

Travis
09/29/09

arsan2009 (54%)
And you put directly the battery??? or use some components (diodes) in the positive

Thanks

Eric1180 (-53%)
Sweet 10C

Eric (50%)
using one for months now in my 10c and loving it.
runs for weeks :-)

9/09/2009
flyingscubakev (57%)
Any idea as to when this item will be back in stock? I'd like to get a couple for my radios.

4/09/2009
bass3587 (38%)
I'll be glad when they come back in stock as I made a mistake and left my transmitter on for 3 days. Needless to say I need a new battery :). This is a good battery for my Eclipse 7 transmitter.

2/09/2009
johnkim100530 (81%)
When will this battery be restocked?

26/08/2009
rhowdy (62%)
I have an 8 cell Nicad pack in my futaba 6TEXS transmitter. Will this fit or will I have to modify the case?

OldSkoolKool (98%)
Howdy rhowdy,
Nope pardner, this battery will not fit any Futaba transmitters that use a FLAT 8 cell nicad battery pack, without modifications. It's not hard to do, and the extended operating time is well worth it, IMHO.
Travis
09/29/09

OldSkoolKool (98%)
Or use the new flat pack replacement lipo that HobbyKing has just put into stock !!
Travis
10/05/09

24/08/2009
okjames (70%)
I want to buy a battery 400v!

18/08/2009
nrajesh@hotmail (73%)
Hi, Please let us know the actual dimension of the battery pack.
L=30mm, B=30 mm and Height=110 mm. This is the ideal size of the JR 9303, JR 8103,3180 radio battery size. Recommend to look for a battery within this size, and also consider battery expansion allowance in the battery compartment.
Hope this info should be useful to you.
Avoid press fit of battery to the compartment.
Regards
RajeshN

hasancil (70%)
walkera transmitter %100 compatible

14/07/2009
justme441 (91%)
In an earlier question here, it stated that when charging this battery, you only have to plug in the balance lead from the battery to the charger, is that true....? or do you have to charge this battery with your lipo charger and the charger port to your transmitter?

I am very new to the lipos.....thanks for any info!!!

6/07/2009
flangemike (80%)
Will my AC/DC Swallow Charger be able to charge this pack via the JST-XH plug?

Cris (27%)
Will this battery work with a Dx6?

1/07/2009
justme441 (91%)
What would be the better Battery to use in Spektrum dsx 7, RHINO 2650, or the Flightmax Zippy 2500? Thanks a bunch

30/06/2009
rcmodelreviews. (86%)
If you have a Turnigy 9X then the DIY lithium battery project at RCModelReviews may be of interest. 2400mAH of lithium capacity with protection against overcharge or over-discharge for $8.

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