My Tiger Tank Project

[Max-U52]

I think this battery pack was made for additional accessories, not to drive the tank, but it's disguised as a wooden crate and looks pretty cool. It could easily ride in the back of a truck to give power to additional lighting or maybe an FPV system, depending on voltage.

[Jimster]

I like this video as it shows how to wire the balance plug correctly. Very important.
I’m not so sure about his using old laptop batteries but that might work. I’m not that smart. I prefer using new batteries.

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[MITCH]

Very interesting ! We can see 18650 batteries at around 10,000 mAh ... is that realistic, according to you?

[Jimster]

I’m not smart enough to answer that question safely. I will have to defer that to my mentor Rad_Schuhart. He’s patiently taught me everything I know about batteries. I would hate to be the cause of somebody melting their tank’s computer board!

[Rad_Schuhart]

As today,
Low drain cell are rated up to 3.500 mah.
High drain cell (the ones you need) up to 3.000 mah.

10.000 mah cell not only does not exist, but is also the best way to detect fake and very low quality copy of a copy of a copy cell. They are not only dangerous but also have less mah than the normal grade cells. Say thanks if they have 1.000-1.500 mah. Avoid them like the plague

[EAO]

Interesting battery info. It doesn't look too complicated. Maybe down the road a bit. The next tank will probably be a learning experience for airbrushing and a more detailed historic look...we'll have to see.
Eric.

[EAO]

Does anyone else on here think Jim's Tiger Commander looks a little like the former U.S. President George Bush Sr., or is it just me?
Eric.

[Jimster]

Maybe he needs a few more wrinkles

[B_Man]

Thanks for the battery info Jimster and Rad. It's very helpful and 18650's look like a great option for rc tanks. Smaller, cheaper, less dangerous than lipos, and easy to put together, what's not to like?
A battery wholesaler in my part of the world has 3500mAh high discharge LG batteries for AUD$7.99 each so I think I'll order a few and give it go.

[Jimster]

I’m glad you will give it a go and I don’t think you’ll regret the change. I think every tank should come with them. Good luck to you and don’t forget the three wire balance plug.