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Offline Dwayne Donnelly

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Badass 2814 870 battery
« on: December 06, 2024, 02:07:21 PM »
I have a Badass 2814 870, apc 10X5.8 F2B prop going on a  RD-1 (think Twister), looking at battery options I like Thunder Power 2800 4s as they are only 234 grams but don't know if 2800mah is enough, please anyone know?
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Offline Ken Culbertson

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Re: Badass 2814 870 battery
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2024, 05:52:01 PM »
I have a Badass 2814 870, apc 10X5.8 F2B prop going on a  RD-1 (think Twister), looking at battery options I like Thunder Power 2800 4s as they are only 234 grams but don't know if 2800mah is enough, please anyone know?
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I flew my Twister using a Cobra 2820/12 which is a 910 rpm motor on the TP 4s 2800 with room to spare.  The two motors have nearly the same wattage so I would say yes, 2800 is enough.  If it isn't, the BA will go to 5s.  The Cobra is stuck at 4.

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Re: Badass 2814 870 battery
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2024, 08:23:21 PM »
Dwayne,

I currently have a Brodak Vector electric ARF that I fly with a Cobra 2820/14-840Kv motor using a Roaring Top 4s 2700 mAh battery on an APC 11x5.5 prop.  My Vector weighs 47 oz (with battery).  I check my batteries after each flight and consistently have 15-20% left.

The power loading on my Vector works out to about 140 Watts/lb.  Looking at the prop data chart for your Bad Ass motor and the wattage for a 10x5.8 F2B prop, if you can keep the weight of your RD-1 under 41-42 oz, you should get similar battery results.

Kermit


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