batteries needed

[AndyKay]

Hi - i've got an old hummingbird, but all 4 batteries I have are dead, but cant find anywhere that sells them.

Does anybody have any which they dont use anymore that they'd like to sell?

Or is there anywhere that sells them?

[Biggles]

[url=http://www.ultimatehelicopters.co.uk/en-gb/dept_58.html]Hummingbird Classic (fixed pitch)[/url]

Near bottom of page.

I know it's a lipo but its a battery

[moonmanflyer]

I am sure you can still get them by means of ebay.
Also check buzzflyer, they did them

[AndyKay]

[quote=Biggles;393918][URL="http://www.ultimatehelicopters.co.uk/en-gb/dept_58.html"]Hummingbird Classic (fixed pitch)[/URL]

Near bottom of page.

I know it's a lipo but its a battery[/quote]

I only have a Ripmax Propeak Prodigy charger - I dont think it balances the charge on Li-Po's and I cant afford a balancer right now :(

plus it seems very expensive compared to e.g. [url]http://hurricanemodels.co.uk/engine/shop/product/4403453/11.1V+1000MAH+JST+LI-POLY+BATTERY[/url] even though its only 200mAh less?

[AndyKay]

[quote=moonmanflyer;393926]I am sure you can still get them by means of ebay.
Also check buzzflyer, they did them[/quote]

checked both but no luck :(


am I right in thinking I could just make my own? If I get 8 x AAA batteries, solder them in the same way, and attach a JST connector?

anybody done the same?

[AndyKay]

found a supplier! - [url]http://www.ultimatehelicopters.co.uk/index.html?target=dept_57.html&lang=en-gb[/url]

although Ive never heard of 'ultimatehelicopters.co.uk' - are they any good? they dont have an actual shop I can visit (im down in Leiceter on Wednesday)

[st200ol]

How many were you going to order?

Reason I ask is, if its 2, you could buy 2 lipo's and a charger for less money.

Even if its 1 you may be able to get 1 lipo and a charger for less, but it would need a bit more searching.

eg Ebay for charger: [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Twister-Bell-800-ma-Li-Po-Charger-in-new-condition_W0QQitemZ350302609626QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN?hash=item518fa9a0da[/url]

[AndyKay]

[quote=st200ol;394477]How many were you going to order?

Reason I ask is, if its 2, you could buy 2 lipo's and a charger for less money.

Even if its 1 you may be able to get 1 lipo and a charger for less, but it would need a bit more searching.[/quote]

good point.

Is this LiPo charger/balancer any good? seems cheap compared to everything else Ive seen
[url=http://www.airsoftgames.com/imax-lipoly-chargerbalancer-p-898.html]Sky Imax C5 Li-Poly Charger/Balancer Airsoftgames.com[/url]

[st200ol]

I haven't seen that one before, it may be OK.

The chargers for the Eflight blade 400, or the Esky Belt CP/King seem quite cheap and reliable, I use the Esky one myself for my Trex 250 850mah packs.

[AndyKay]

[quote=st200ol;394493]I haven't seen that one before, it may be OK.

The chargers for the Eflight blade 400, or the Esky Belt CP/King seem quite cheap and reliable, I use the Esky one myself for my Trex 250 850mah packs.[/quote]

Ok sounds good. Looked for an Esky one as you mentioned:
[url=http://www.rc-bargains.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=232]EK2-0851 - E-SKY Balance Charger with Mains Adaptor 7.4v/11.1v - £16.99 : RC Bargains, Remote Controlled Spare Parts and Accessories For ESky and Walkera RC Helicopters[/url]

and from the same place, would this battery be OK?
[url=http://www.rc-bargains.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_9&products_id=288]Turborix 11.1v 12c 1700mAh 3 Cells Rechargeable Lipo Battery - £16.99 : RC Bargains, Remote Controlled Spare Parts and Accessories For ESky and Walkera RC Helicopters[/url]

[st200ol]

The charger is the one I suggested, but the price is a bit high. The charger doesn't come with a mains PSU (12v 1.5A) too.

I have seen the charger for about £5.50.

The Lipo may be a bit heavy, are you sure that its a 3s Lipo you need? Some of the 4in1's can't handle 11v (Honeybee FP anyway)

If it is a 3s lipo then I wouldn't go above 1000mah, at about 91g for about £10.99, or 2s 1300 at about 75g and £9.99

Have a look at the GiantCod website

[AndyKay]

Looks like it can take the 11.1V as per this website - [url=http://www.ultimatehelicopters.co.uk/en-gb/dept_58.html]Hummingbird Classic (fixed pitch)[/url]

GiantCod website is good, although the batteries aren't in stock :( Ive emailed them to ask when they'll be back

amazing prices! thanks for the tip! :)