Battery Supply

[Danzi]

Hello, well im a bit worried about what im going to power my New blade 400 3D when i get it

Well ive been researching and has found out that the Li-Po balancer that comes with the kit only has alligator clips to connect it to a power supply... Well ive used DC adapter in the past and was wondering if i should bother geting a spare battery like a car battery or somthing to charge it on instead of geting a dc adaptor?? Which would be cheaper and what do you suggest??

Thanks and warmest regards Tim

[uneverno]

Hiya,
I'd go with a car or motorcycle battery. The power derived from a converted AC source is seldom clean, and that will shorten the life of your heli batteries.

Get the converter to charge the 12v battery. They're much better at handling it.

[Danzi]

thanks uneverno,

I guess this time you do know?

Well anyway do you happen to know a price on a batter suitable?? Thanks and i will ask at the HS when i go and get my 400

[uneverno]

Motorcycle batteries typically run about $25 US. 12v Hobby batteries are in the $ 10-20 range. They need to be recharged fairly frequently as they're not very big. Charger for it shouldn't be more than a couple dollars. Car battery is capable of higher amperages and longer periods between recharge, but not very portable. Start at about $ 40 US. Chargers are in the $40 and up range.

[Danzi]

So 30-40 for hobby bat and charger-- ok ill check it out at my LHS

Thanks