Im getting ready to run T60's ..I have all the parts and realized my soldering set up is lacking...got a nice set up on order,,As a note when switching connectors make sure you know what you are doing or get some who does know....its easy to get a "cold connection" if not done properly.
EC3 are a pain in the ass to disconnect. I replaced all the EC3 plugs on all my rc planes to deans. One things for sure with EC3, they'll never unintentionally come unplugged!!!!
You should really invest in a nice charger. I recently got the turnigy charger (TB6B) and I love it, it can charge my lipos in about 20-25 mins. Worth the investment!
If you want a nice charger, get yourself a Hyperion charger. And if you do, get one that'll charge multiple battery packs at once. Hyperion chargers are the Cadillacs of the charging world. Check them out.
my nimh battery is 8.4v but it isn't a nunchuck look it looks like that but it's kinda wrapped in plastic or rubber and it looks like it has a mini battery at the bottom
Great info for newcomers (which I'm not) but it's not called an "engine" it's called a "motor." The electrically energized thing (motor) that runs your AEG. You forgot to mention another VERY popular battery chemistry that's used in airsoft, Li-lon...lithium ion packs.
Yeah Li-on's were relatively unused at the time this vid was made but Titan has greatly revitalized them for airsoft use and popularity over the last few years. Cheers!
How many mAh would be recommended for a 6-7 hour gameday with a LIPO battery? I’m getting my first AEG next week but not sure how many batteries I need
Any should suffice for a daytime of gameplay like that. Anything around 1000-1200+ should be good. I've run a 1200 to done before once or twice over the years playing about that amount of time, 6-7 hours on saturdays, but that's extremely rare.
A 7.4v or 11.1v lithium ion (Li-lon) or a lithium polymer (LiPo) and as big a mAh as will fit in your gun.. The higher the mAh the longer it'll last before needing to be charged again.
You're right. I didn't mention Li-ion. Probably should have given how hard Titan is marketing them at SHOT SHOW right now, but this video was made earlier. They've been around a long time and I don't think are anywhere near as popular as the others, because they are super expensive and not as durable as NiMh. They also suffer capacity loss from age. It'll be interesting to see if Titan's marketing campaign makes them gain popularity. As far as I know, nothing about them has changed. Just more marketing. 😉
It depends. If you want to go up in V then a mosfet is safest. If you are just running a 7.4v Lipo, you could probably get away with going without. If you want to go 11.1v Lipo, probably go mosfet.
Hi mate, great video. I'm a beginner and on a budget. Could you possibly recommend the most efficient battery for an ICS MP5 A5. The battery pack is stored in the grip underneath the barrell, I don't have any idea of the dimensions the battery has to be, and I don't understand the differences between all these different types (lipo, NiMH, etc) it's going to have to be a really small slim battery, but I want the maximum fps, rpm and life but I don't want to put pressure on the gun that it can't handle and risk stressing the internal parts. All I know is it needs to be a mini tamiya connection. Could you possibly send me a link for the best battery? I have a smart charger which will charge any type of battery..I'm on a budget so can't afford to buy one that's too big. An eBay/Amazon link would be great, or just a description of the perfect type, voltage, Mah, and size for an ICS MP5 A5, would be so grateful. Thanks.
If you are a beginner don't even bother with an 11.1 lipo. Just stick with a 9.6 volt nimh or if you really want to get that quicker trigger response and a higher rate of fire then get a Titan Power Lithium Ion 7.4 7000mah or 11.1 2600mah. The main benefit to these Titan batteries is you can fully discharge them without worrying about killing the battery. They also hold their charge unlike lipos and nimhs. You can charge it two weeks prior to using it and it will stay fully charged. They are kind of pricey, $32-$45 but they are quality batteries and pack more than enough juice to last you a weekend of airsoft. 11.1 2600mah Titan = 3 9.6 volt 1600mah batteries shot-wise.
They're safe to fully drain because they have a built-in voltage cut-off, so I guess that makes them a bit more fool proof. You're wrong about li-po batteries not holding their charge, they'll hold their charge for years with minimal voltage loss, we're talking maybe a few tenths of a volt over a year. Li-ion batteries also have a much higher internal resistance than li-po batteries, so even though they have a higher capacity, they're not even close to the current handling of li-po batteries. They're a viable alternative for stock or mildly upgraded AEG's, but for high performance AEG's, they're not adequate. I can also get several high performance RC li-po batteries. for the price of one Titan li-ion battery.
@@hakont.4960Nimh batteries drain bud. And lipos do not hold a full charge if you let them sit for months. Li Ion do a better job of holding the charge.
@@ap81airsoft73 I've measured my li-po's after a year on the shelf, literally tenths of a volt, practically no change in the charge. Ni-mh batteries have a relatively high self-discharge, but li-po's have very little self discharge. I only have high quality li-po's though, maybe you've dealt with low quality or damaged li-po's?
Hey man. Yeah 30c you should be completely fine. Generally, most common aeg lipo batteries are between 15-25C discharge rates, but the "power" is a more complicated combination of multiple ratings. Check out this decent write up if interested in learning more. bit.ly/3dD6IWY Generally speaking , the motor only pulls what it needs, however, I have read (cannot vouch it is fact) that for higher C's, you may want to make sure the gun has a mosfet to protect wear and tear (i.e. arcing) on the trigger contacts.
@@SaltyOldGamer thanks for all your help!! Is there specific battery you would recommend for krytac mk2 crb or is it not worth the effort and i should just stick with the valken 11.1 lipo 1200mah 30 c that i already have?
Long story short all guns are lipo ready as long as they have a metal gearbox. Your lpeg wont be but your a serious aeg will be. Even if its made from a crap cast material like lancer tactical. Sorry but a lot of youtubers are sponsored by them and they put a real gun up to their head and tell them to only say good shit. You can put an 11.1 in any gin without a mosfet and wit will run for quite a while but you will burn your trigger contacts. 7.4 lipo wont cause damage. 7.4 will be better then 9.6 in semi.
This video helped me understand alot more about airsoft AEGs, thanks!
Lipos also come in butterfly style with the 3 different smaller sticks. Thats what I use they dont take up much room either
EC3 and T60 are also some good connectors for your batteries. Usually found on larger voltage Lipos and more prevalent in the RC world.
Im getting ready to run T60's ..I have all the parts and realized my soldering set up is lacking...got a nice set up on order,,As a note when switching connectors make sure you know what you are doing or get some who does know....its easy to get a "cold connection" if not done properly.
EC3 are a pain in the ass to disconnect. I replaced all the EC3 plugs on all my rc planes to deans. One things for sure with EC3, they'll never unintentionally come unplugged!!!!
6:16 PO GUARD. love the vids keep it up
You should really invest in a nice charger. I recently got the turnigy charger (TB6B) and I love it, it can charge my lipos in about 20-25 mins. Worth the investment!
My $20 Tenergy Charger charges all my lipos and Titan batteries just fine.
If you want a nice charger, get yourself a Hyperion charger. And if you do, get one that'll charge multiple battery packs at once. Hyperion chargers are the Cadillacs of the charging world. Check them out.
Thanks, I needed this!
my nimh battery is 8.4v but it isn't a nunchuck look it looks like that but it's kinda wrapped in plastic or rubber and it looks like it has a mini battery at the bottom
So a Lipo has twice the energy of a NiMh so 900 Mah is basically the same amount of power as a 1800 mAh
Another awesome video! I’ve recommended this channel to all my friends, who are also old bastards like myself to teach them the sport of airsoft.
Love this channel I'm new to airsoft and this guy is giving FREE GAME!!
Glad it's helping you out. Love the name... IT'S OVER 9000!?? There's NO WAY that can be right!
@@SaltyOldGamer 😂
Great info for newcomers (which I'm not) but it's not called an "engine" it's called a "motor." The electrically energized thing (motor) that runs your AEG.
You forgot to mention another VERY popular battery chemistry that's used in airsoft, Li-lon...lithium ion packs.
Yeah Li-on's were relatively unused at the time this vid was made but Titan has greatly revitalized them for airsoft use and popularity over the last few years. Cheers!
Very informative as always!
This was super helpful compared to all
The videos I watched
How would you charge a Nimh battery is it like a lipo where you needs a special lipo charger and a lipo bag?
do Ni-Mh batteries come charged right out of the box or not?
Great video!
Yeah that's right, I commented before watching! Because you are just that good.
How many mAh would be recommended for a 6-7 hour gameday with a LIPO battery? I’m getting my first AEG next week but not sure how many batteries I need
Any should suffice for a daytime of gameplay like that. Anything around 1000-1200+ should be good. I've run a 1200 to done before once or twice over the years playing about that amount of time, 6-7 hours on saturdays, but that's extremely rare.
@@SaltyOldGamer I ended up getting a titan power 3000 mAh battery just to be safe
What battery should I get for my Krytac Trident CRB?
11.1v nunchuck LiPo
A 7.4v or 11.1v lithium ion (Li-lon) or a lithium polymer (LiPo) and as big a mAh as will fit in your gun.. The higher the mAh the longer it'll last before needing to be charged again.
What about lion batteries? I use them in all my flashlights
You're right. I didn't mention Li-ion. Probably should have given how hard Titan is marketing them at SHOT SHOW right now, but this video was made earlier. They've been around a long time and I don't think are anywhere near as popular as the others, because they are super expensive and not as durable as NiMh. They also suffer capacity loss from age. It'll be interesting to see if Titan's marketing campaign makes them gain popularity. As far as I know, nothing about them has changed. Just more marketing. 😉
@@SaltyOldGamer thanks alot!
They have a higher capacity and are more robust than li-po batteries, but have significantly lower performance.
Fantastic video thank you
So I got a gg type 91 (about $270 cdn) and the only battery it fits are small lipos should I invest in a mosfet or not
It depends. If you want to go up in V then a mosfet is safest. If you are just running a 7.4v Lipo, you could probably get away with going without. If you want to go 11.1v Lipo, probably go mosfet.
thanks amigo!
Hi mate, great video. I'm a beginner and on a budget. Could you possibly recommend the most efficient battery for an ICS MP5 A5. The battery pack is stored in the grip underneath the barrell, I don't have any idea of the dimensions the battery has to be, and I don't understand the differences between all these different types (lipo, NiMH, etc) it's going to have to be a really small slim battery, but I want the maximum fps, rpm and life but I don't want to put pressure on the gun that it can't handle and risk stressing the internal parts. All I know is it needs to be a mini tamiya connection. Could you possibly send me a link for the best battery? I have a smart charger which will charge any type of battery..I'm on a budget so can't afford to buy one that's too big. An eBay/Amazon link would be great, or just a description of the perfect type, voltage, Mah, and size for an ICS MP5 A5, would be so grateful. Thanks.
If you are a beginner don't even bother with an 11.1 lipo. Just stick with a 9.6 volt nimh or if you really want to get that quicker trigger response and a higher rate of fire then get a Titan Power Lithium Ion 7.4 7000mah or 11.1 2600mah. The main benefit to these Titan batteries is you can fully discharge them without worrying about killing the battery. They also hold their charge unlike lipos and nimhs. You can charge it two weeks prior to using it and it will stay fully charged. They are kind of pricey, $32-$45 but they are quality batteries and pack more than enough juice to last you a weekend of airsoft. 11.1 2600mah Titan = 3 9.6 volt 1600mah batteries shot-wise.
They're safe to fully drain because they have a built-in voltage cut-off, so I guess that makes them a bit more fool proof. You're wrong about li-po batteries not holding their charge, they'll hold their charge for years with minimal voltage loss, we're talking maybe a few tenths of a volt over a year. Li-ion batteries also have a much higher internal resistance than li-po batteries, so even though they have a higher capacity, they're not even close to the current handling of li-po batteries.
They're a viable alternative for stock or mildly upgraded AEG's, but for high performance AEG's, they're not adequate. I can also get several high performance RC li-po batteries. for the price of one Titan li-ion battery.
@@hakont.4960Nimh batteries drain bud. And lipos do not hold a full charge if you let them sit for months. Li Ion do a better job of holding the charge.
@@ap81airsoft73 I've measured my li-po's after a year on the shelf, literally tenths of a volt, practically no change in the charge. Ni-mh batteries have a relatively high self-discharge, but li-po's have very little self discharge. I only have high quality li-po's though, maybe you've dealt with low quality or damaged li-po's?
I just need to know how long to charge my NIMH 9.6V 1600 mAh mini Tamiya battery ._.
Great vid, but dont store a lipo at 100% it will puff up, 75% is best.
Is an 11.1 1200mah 30c lipo good for a krytac? Or should I found that is 15-20 as recommended?
@oldsaltygamer
Hey man. Yeah 30c you should be completely fine. Generally, most common aeg lipo batteries are between 15-25C discharge rates, but the "power" is a more complicated combination of multiple ratings. Check out this decent write up if interested in learning more. bit.ly/3dD6IWY Generally speaking , the motor only pulls what it needs, however, I have read (cannot vouch it is fact) that for higher C's, you may want to make sure the gun has a mosfet to protect wear and tear (i.e. arcing) on the trigger contacts.
@@SaltyOldGamer thanks for all your help!! Is there specific battery you would recommend for krytac mk2 crb or is it not worth the effort and i should just stick with the valken 11.1 lipo 1200mah 30 c that i already have?
if it fits, no need to spend more money imho
Long story short all guns are lipo ready as long as they have a metal gearbox. Your lpeg wont be but your a serious aeg will be. Even if its made from a crap cast material like lancer tactical. Sorry but a lot of youtubers are sponsored by them and they put a real gun up to their head and tell them to only say good shit. You can put an 11.1 in any gin without a mosfet and wit will run for quite a while but you will burn your trigger contacts. 7.4 lipo wont cause damage. 7.4 will be better then 9.6 in semi.