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[The Honey Badger]

I was asked where I have been getting my LiPo batteries so here you go.

http://www.hobbyking.com/

It is shorter and thinner than an 8.4v mini and has a higher RPS rate, a bit faster than a 9.6v NiMH. It fits in the hand guard of M4's and the stocks of large battery guns. This includes the PEQ size battery compartment of my RPK. $7.49 from the US warehouse right now at Hobbyking.com.(Update 09-21-12, out of stock US)



Currently on back order from the US warehouse (the Europe Warehouse has them for $9.84, but you will have to wait an extra week for shipping) the 11.1v 1400mah stick also fits into M4 hand guards as well as large stocks. It will fit inside the buffer tube on a crane stock (I have tested that) but I am uncertain about a front wired AK. At $9.84 its a steal. Exarach has 2 and they shred. (Update 09-21-12, in stock US)



Not as wide, nor as tall, and half the length of a 9.6v AK stick battery these 7.4v 1200mah nun-chuck are perfect for a crane stocks and front wired AK's. (Update. I have tried this battery in the Dboy RK-02. Its about perfect. I will be ordering the 2000mah version when I get my own Dboy AK) They cost $5.75 each and cannot be ordered from the US Warehouse. About 3 weeks for shipping. The 1400mah is $0.99 more.

My future purchases may include 11.1v 1200mah crane batteries for $8.72, if I get that little monster running the way I want it to.



If you truly possess a sense of adventure or just like to fix your broken guns, you can buy a high discharge/large capacity LiPo from their RC section and convert the plug.

Don't forget the multi-charger for $17.99 plus a power supply for another $10 This one is a smart charger that charges and balances up to 6 cell LiPo's and NiMH/Cd's up to 17 cell. Computer, cool. All in all about $35 shipped.


(Update 09-21-12, in stock US) For the all day+ shooter, the 7.4v 2000mah crane battery for $9.68. This battery also fits into Dboy and CYMA AK's.

[ultimentra]

Thanks trent!

Edit- Can you put a link up for the power supply? I can't find it on their site. I found the charger just not the power supply.

[The Honey Badger]

Sad news folks. I just got a pair of these and one has a bad cell. I tell you what returns are like.

[lonewolf]

Sad news folks. I just got a pair of these and one has a bad cell. I tell you what returns are like.

Trent double that its just not the solder to the individual cell... is it 2 cell(7.4) or the 3 cell(11.1) it happen to me before just need to resolder it because it was not sensing the 3rd cell so double check first.

[Gills]

I bought that 7.4 1800 rectangle and the 11.1 1400 stick. The 7.4 works perfectly, charged perfectly, rips perfectly in my new m4. The 11.1 was dead on arrival. the lights on my charger blink indicating charger error. Idk if it was my charger but if you also had a bad 11.1, might be a coincidence. I closeted the busted lipo, but if you figure out how to get them fixed, let me know. I heard that batteries plus dealt with lipos but they had a strict policy in the past where they don't touch them.

[The Honey Badger]

09/21/12
Updated the top with new prices and new a battery...

Returns cost more than a new one did So, I paid $10 instead of $5. Still worth it! You cannot find a 7.4v 1200mah for under $15 anywhere else, or any 11.1v for under $25. Hobby King will sell you 2 or 3 for that.

Hobby King, "You Like, You buy!!!"

[The Honey Badger]

I bought that 7.4 1800 rectangle and the 11.1 1400 stick. The 7.4 works perfectly, charged perfectly, rips perfectly in my new m4. The 11.1 was dead on arrival. the lights on my charger blink indicating charger error. Idk if it was my charger but if you also had a bad 11.1, might be a coincidence. I closeted the busted lipo, but if you figure out how to get them fixed, let me know. I heard that batteries plus dealt with lipos but they had a strict policy in the past where they don't touch them.

It happened to me too. Did you try Batteries+?

[Savage]

Do LiPo batteries function well and safely in contact with metal, in a very small space?
Say I want to stick a 7.4v butterfly into my FAL's handguard between the gas tube and barrel?

[psykoboy]

as long as the there no contact with any open wires you should be fine

[MusicMan]

Ive been running lipos touching metal for 3 years now, no problem. L85, AK, m4.