Modifying your HZ Super Cub - Part 3, Adding LiPoly Battery

[xxgg]

How well is LiPo battery secure in there?

or are you using a velcro of stick it to somewhere?

[freediverga]

where did you get that meter to check power out put? I'm new to flying SC. I just got a Super Cup LP RTF. I'm still learning but doing very well look forward to up grading Electonics to some of higher higher quality along with the motor. I'm not looking for power just longer flights. I would like to add flaps and not ailerons to help slow the plane down to be able to take off and land in small areas I would like to fly in. Thanks for the great vides.

[AwesomeCoasters]

Oh and how.many MaH's does this LiPo have?

[AwesomeCoasters]

EXCELLENT thx very much!!

[andrebalogh64]

Very nice job NeCubFLyer. In summary: its just a deans connector adaptation and some work to fit it all. two questions: a) I read something about a jumper in the receiver in other threads but dont see that in your video. Not needed? b) Does this also give a little more power?( which is the real reason for me to do this mod.)

[RedDevilSquadron]

You shouldnt knot up your receiver. It backs up on itself losing you range.

[sebasitsme]

Is that the stock receiver? did you just change the connecting wire to Li Po?

[nistrum23]

you ever have an issue with your COG having the esc mounted to the side like that?

[jfisher80020]

What kind of charger do you recommend for the Li-Po batteries? I'm thinking about making the switch, but there are just so many options I'm a little overwhelmed.

Love your video series!

[Pastalter]

Have you had any problems with over heating your motor after switching to Li-Po?

[NeCubFlyer]

Can motors run hot by design and if you were to fly WOT from take-off to landing I'm sure the life of the motor would be shortened. We've flown 2 Cubs with the Lipo setup with no ill effect on the motor yet, but we also don't fly WOT the entire flight. At $11 a motor they're cheap to replace if you should fry one!

[Pastalter]

Cool. Thanks for the response and your informative videos.

[x2thebox]

@NeCubFlyer. I am glad to hear to have had a good experience with the default equipment. Sadly, I cannot say the same. I've gone through 3 Parkzone/Hobbyzone Li-Po batteries ($33), 3 electronic speed controls ($27), 3 motors ($11), and recently my wall charger burnt out ($15). The entire plane costs $150 + tax. I've already spent $228 just replacing the electronics. Trust me when I tell you that I'm following the directions to the tee. I cannot afford NOT to.

[98525]

Luckiest man in the world, you have a woman that likes rc too!!

Lucky you!

[NeCubFlyer]

You know it buddy!

[jeflatt]

would a 10c lipo work ok?

[NeCubFlyer]

Probably not as my setup draws between 10 to 12 amps full throttle with the 10x6 prop. Minimum C rating I would buy would be a 15C Lipo and a 20C is much safer.

[NeCubFlyer]

A 3 cell LiPoly is 11.10 volts or 3.7 volts per cell. I use 1500 to 2200 Mah 20-30c 3 cell Zippy Lipolys from Hobby City and have had great luck with these batteries.

[dccollectoraz]

All you have to do is replace the connectors on the stock ESC? to accept a LiPo battery?

No other modifications needed to the ESC?

Can it handle Li-Po batteries without being damaged?

Thanks in advance!!

[NeCubFlyer]

Correct!

[firebirdcdr]

Was it very hard to change the battery to lipo? and does this make the plane fly higher or just longer? thanks for the this video it was informative.

[NeCubFlyer]

Higher is relative to you eyesight:) Flight time increases from 8 to 12 minutes with stock batts to 18 to 22 minutes with Lipos!