Where can i buy RC batteries?

[Powersteer]

Hello!

 

I'm trying to get some RC batteries for a small project.

It shd be 12.5~14.4V, 2000~4000mAH, able to withstand fast recharge / discharge and has long lifespan. Preferably c/w warranty for manufacturing defects.

 

Can anyone here intro me a good place (shop) / website to get them at reasonable (good) prices?

[Si4dr]

Try Sim Lim Tower. (not SLS)

[Sp4wn]

there's a small r/c track in queenstown i used to go to. forgot the location. owner's name is BK. quite famous in the r/c racing circuit. he sells a lot of stuff and generally a nice guy. i just dont know how to find him and whether he has moved. anyone know of the track im referring to? it was in a small club iirc.

[Nzy]

there's a small r/c track in queenstown i used to go to. forgot the location. owner's name is BK. quite famous in the r/c racing circuit. he sells a lot of stuff and generally a nice guy. i just dont know how to find him and whether he has moved. anyone know of the track im referring to? it was in a small club iirc.

 

Now at bottle tree park already. Used to go to the track at queenstown.

Edited October 30, 2012 by Nzy

[GTR78]

there's a small r/c track in queenstown i used to go to. forgot the location. owner's name is BK. quite famous in the r/c racing circuit. he sells a lot of stuff and generally a nice guy. i just dont know how to find him and whether he has moved. anyone know of the track im referring to? it was in a small club iirc.

 

The old RC Infinity track was in Queentown off Margaret Drive.

BK moved to Bottletree park in Sembawang/ Yishun close to Khatib camp, he then sold off the tracks (offroad & on road) and moved to 81 Ubi Ave 4 #02-15 (www.racecraftrc.com), tel no. 62721161.

 

The RC tracks and shop in Bottletree park has been taken over by another group of RC guys (Raceworks Hobby).

 

I know BK since his first shop in Tiong Baru, I used to race RC touring cars in 2000~2003.

 

Cheers

 

 

 

[GTR78]

Hello!

 

I'm trying to get some RC batteries for a small project.

It shd be 12.5~14.4V, 2000~4000mAH, able to withstand fast recharge / discharge and has long lifespan. Preferably c/w warranty for manufacturing defects.

 

Can anyone here intro me a good place (shop) / website to get them at reasonable (good) prices?

 

Hi

 

I would suggest you look at Li Po batteries. For higher voltages of 12.5~14.4V, you will need to be looking at flying RC model batteries. You will have better luck checking out the following hobby shops in SGP

Jet Hobby ( http://www.jethobby.com.sg/cgi-bin/ezsite/index.cgi )

Rotor Hobby (http://rotor.com.sg/)

Sky Hobby (http://www.skyhobbies.com.sg/)

 

You will need a good Li Po charger too, with balancer and please don't forget a flame retardant bag to put the batteries in while you charge them.

 

Cheers

 

 

[Powersteer]

Thanks all.

 

is this a good buy?

 

http://www.jethobby.com.sg/cgi-bin/ezsite/...idx=1&gid=4

[Adrianli]

Welcome to R/C hobby!!!

 

Google HobbyKing, they are the largest online supplier of cheap lipo battery for R/C. Also many cheap R/C hooby stuff.

 

U require 3 cell lipo battery for ur application.

 

3 cell lipo, norminal voltage 11.1V. Fully charged 12.6V.

 

 

Each lipo cell, norminal voltage is 3.7V. Full charged 4.2V.

 

 

Currently, fastest charging is 5C and highest discharge rate is 65C. Look for Turnigy brand, cheap n good.

 

Premium brands like Thunderpower (USA) or Gensace (China) cost a premium. Google their name.

 

Or u can support local, Revolectrix. Made in Singapore, Depot road there but charges in USD.

[Powersteer]

Thanks Adrian! you are ever helpful =)

 

does any shops here retails Turnigy? Just thinking shipping in from oversea might take too long :P

 

Welcome to R/C hobby!!!

 

Google HobbyKing, they are the largest online supplier of cheap lipo battery for R/C. Also many cheap R/C hooby stuff.

 

U require 3 cell lipo battery for ur application.

 

3 cell lipo, norminal voltage 11.1V. Fully charged 12.6V.

 

 

Each lipo cell, norminal voltage is 3.7V. Full charged 4.2V.

 

 

Currently, fastest charging is 5C and highest discharge rate is 65C. Look for Turnigy brand, cheap n good.

 

Premium brands like Thunderpower (USA) or Gensace (China) cost a premium. Google their name.

 

Or u can support local, Revolectrix. Made in Singapore, Depot road there but charges in USD.

 

[Adrianli]

Thanks Adrian! you are ever helpful =)

 

does any shops here retails Turnigy? Just thinking shipping in from oversea might take too long :P

 

Nope. No SG shops selling Turnigy. Shipping normally takes a week to a month depends on shipping method chosen.

 

How many amps will ur device be drawing??? If not too much, go for lower C specs.

 

 

See the price difference between local and overseas :

 

http://www.jethobby.com.sg/cgi-bin/ezsite/...dx=31&gid=4

 

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/_..._Lipo_Pack.html

[Powersteer]

Thanks Adrain!

 

will need to get those Turnigy charger too?

 

Nope. No SG shops selling Turnigy. Shipping normally takes a week to a month depends on shipping method chosen.

 

How many amps will ur device be drawing??? If not too much, go for lower C specs.

 

 

See the price difference between local and overseas :

 

http://www.jethobby.com.sg/cgi-bin/ezsite/...dx=31&gid=4

 

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/_..._Lipo_Pack.html

 

[Clubace]

You can look for Ronald from singapore hobby supplies

 

Website: www.singahobby.com

 

 

Our UAV guys get their LiPo from him.

[Adrianli]

Thanks Adrain!

 

will need to get those Turnigy charger too?

 

U will need a higher capacity charger if u doing fast charging. The same website also sells charger cheap cheap.

[Adrianli]

You can look for Ronald from singapore hobby supplies

 

Website: www.singahobby.com

 

 

Our UAV guys get their LiPo from him.

 

Should look for his father, Johnny instead. Their stuff are not exactly cheap but very good customer service. The mother, Betty, a bit blur abt R/C stuff thou.