It's AMAZING how one minute you know what you want or what you're looking forπ β¦.right up until the moment you get to the store and the guy behind the counter starts asking you questions you don't know the answer to.π³
Bear in mind that I am completely new to the "hobby world" and don't know what I'm doing in the first place.π€
So recently I received the Heng Long Tiger 1 with metal from the transmission to the tracks. Along with it comes the Super Li-ion Battery model: HL 18650-2S with the spec 7.4 volts 1800mAh
With this battery I get about ten to fifteen minutes of "YIPPIEEEEEeeeeee time"πππ and then the tank shuts down and I plug in the battery for about ...two....long....long...long,LONG hours.π
Well, I'm usually fairly patient and now that I know this "tank laser tag thing" it going to be fun and worth the financial commitment, I make my way to the seller on eBay who did provideth unto me the tank of my choosing to ask of him "What's the best options for my tank?"
By way of reply he sent me this link.
Bear in mind that I am completely new to the "hobby world" and don't know what I'm doing in the first place.π€
So recently I received the Heng Long Tiger 1 with metal from the transmission to the tracks. Along with it comes the Super Li-ion Battery model: HL 18650-2S with the spec 7.4 volts 1800mAh
With this battery I get about ten to fifteen minutes of "YIPPIEEEEEeeeeee time"πππ and then the tank shuts down and I plug in the battery for about ...two....long....long...long,LONG hours.π
Well, I'm usually fairly patient and now that I know this "tank laser tag thing" it going to be fun and worth the financial commitment, I make my way to the seller on eBay who did provideth unto me the tank of my choosing to ask of him "What's the best options for my tank?"
By way of reply he sent me this link.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-Scale-Henglong-Electronic-Parts-7000MAH-Lipo-Battery-Model-Tank-Upgraded-/223724228198
Now, I DID consider clicking on "buy now" and be done with it HOWEVER in a (somewhat) unrelated order dealing with yet another company, (banggood.com) I placed an order for some merchandise about a month ago which has as of yet to come in.π
I'm suspecting the method of transportation upon which they are being ferried has been detained for...what ever reason.
SO, I decided an attempt to source a new battery "locally".
When it comes to electronics, "Fry's" is the first place I go to when I want to be told "No."π
Fortunately, "Hobby Town" is right across the street from Fry's.π
Hobby Town had lots of batteries and the numbers seemed to match up however they were Ni cad and I wasn't sure if they were safe for my tank and I wasn't going to risk putting the wrong battery in my tank and burning something up. The guy working in the store seemed to have trouble looking up information on my tank.π
I faired no better at the "A+ battery" store.
So I guess in short:
"What batteries can my tank use and what should I be sure to stay away from?"
My instruction book seems somewhat vague on the topic.π
Now, I DID consider clicking on "buy now" and be done with it HOWEVER in a (somewhat) unrelated order dealing with yet another company, (banggood.com) I placed an order for some merchandise about a month ago which has as of yet to come in.π
I'm suspecting the method of transportation upon which they are being ferried has been detained for...what ever reason.
SO, I decided an attempt to source a new battery "locally".
When it comes to electronics, "Fry's" is the first place I go to when I want to be told "No."π
Fortunately, "Hobby Town" is right across the street from Fry's.π
Hobby Town had lots of batteries and the numbers seemed to match up however they were Ni cad and I wasn't sure if they were safe for my tank and I wasn't going to risk putting the wrong battery in my tank and burning something up. The guy working in the store seemed to have trouble looking up information on my tank.π
I faired no better at the "A+ battery" store.
So I guess in short:
"What batteries can my tank use and what should I be sure to stay away from?"
My instruction book seems somewhat vague on the topic.π
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