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e-Miniature Aircraft Furion - Razor - Ion-X > Ion batteries availability??
 
 
tabbytabb
Elite Veteran
Location: seattle

Well I just ordered an ION, where can I get batteries, seems most places are out of stock??

Dont tell me I am gonna have to look at an unflyable airframe

Thanks
Tabb
05-20-2004 Over year old.
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Jason Merkle
Senior Heliman
Location: Champaign, IL

You'll want to backorder the packs through your favorite MA dealer ASAP. They aren't in stock right now as they are being updated to include a new safe charge circuit. This new circuit monitors the cells within the pack while charging to prevent overcharge.

For the cost of these packs, Id say its worth waiting for the new circuits. Not only will it keep you safe, but help protect your investment too!
05-20-2004 Over year old.
 
 
tabbytabb
Elite Veteran
Location: seattle

Jason You are killing me. I need to fly this thing asap

Any idea on the timeframe with the new circuitry??

Thanks
Tabb
05-20-2004 Over year old.
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JonMann
Senior Heliman
Location: Clayton, CA

Jason,

What about those of us that have the original packs (I have six of them) is there going to be any arrangment for us to get these upgraded??

-jon
05-20-2004 Over year old.
 
 
Qrrambero
Veteran
Location: San Francisco / Bay Area

Jon: You are stock with the old batteries. Remember when you were young. You went to the party and waited for all the girls to arrive, because if you picked the first one, you might like the one that arrived 10 minutes later. :-)
05-20-2004 Over year old.
 
 
tabbytabb
Elite Veteran
Location: seattle

Come on, anybody know where to get some batteries for my new toy??

Tabb
05-20-2004 Over year old.
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Qrrambero
Veteran
Location: San Francisco / Bay Area

Tabby. You did not have that problem with your old Hornet II
If you want to fly right away. Go to http://espritmodel.com and look for the TP 7600-5S 4P. This store used to have the TP8000, but I did not see it.
I used this for my Joker, and when I saw Jason in Las Vegas in the beginng of the year. The ones for the Ion are the same, just the position of batteries were changed.
Ae
05-20-2004 Over year old.
 
 
gpyros
Key Veteran
Location: Palm Desert, California

Qrrambero:

So you've verified that the Ion battery packs fit in the Joker just fine?
I've been trying to find someone whe knows that for a fact...

I'm considering getting an Ion, and want to make sure that I can swap batteries.

Thanks,
Greg

Maxi-Joker helicam
Joker-CX helicam
Graupner Jet Ranger (elec)
Raptor-50
Logo-10
9CH
05-20-2004 Over year old.
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Qrrambero
Veteran
Location: San Francisco / Bay Area

Greg; I would like to say YES, but I am not an expert in batteries. I know that when I was in Las Vegas in the fun Fly. Jason K. was using the same battery.
I am waiting for an Ion, and I will use the set from a Joker. You can go to Miniature Page and ask Chris if it is ok. Or as Joe Howard from Joker - USA. He has more knowlage that me.
Alvaro
05-20-2004 Over year old.
 
 
gpyros
Key Veteran
Location: Palm Desert, California

I got a response from Chris this morning - the configuration of the Ion packs are 2.75" (70mm) on one side, that won't fit into the Joker (the Joker battery compartment is 58mm max both horizontally and vertically).

From Chris:
>> The 5S4P weighs 26.5 oz and measures roughly 8.75 inchs
>> in length by 2.75 inch's in height by 7/8 inch's thick.

Then it might be better to do it the other way if you have both - will Joker packs fit in the Ion?

Thanks,
Greg

Maxi-Joker helicam
Joker-CX helicam
Graupner Jet Ranger (elec)
Raptor-50
Logo-10
9CH
05-20-2004 Over year old.
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JonMann
Senior Heliman
Location: Clayton, CA

Yes, the battery mounts on the ION will hold the longer config'd packs that you would use in the Joker.
05-20-2004 Over year old.
 
 
chriss
Senior Heliman
Location: Sunny Florida

Yes Jon

You will be able to send your existing packs in to TP to have the safe chips installed. Give them a call on or after May 31st.

We do have the 3P packs.

Chris
05-21-2004 Over year old.
 
 
tabbytabb
Elite Veteran
Location: seattle

Chris, I think I will have to get some 3p's, I was the guy who called today and wants to steal your 60T gear

Thanks for the help

Tabb
05-21-2004 Over year old.
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chriss
Senior Heliman
Location: Sunny Florida

Hi Tabb

I do have a 60 tooth, will send it out today.

Chris
05-21-2004 Over year old.
 
 
helinut
Senior Heliman
Location: Snohomish, WA

Greg, The Lypo's I had for the Joker work in my ION but like you have found out the MA packs will not fit the Joker.
05-21-2004 Over year old.
 
 
gpyros
Key Veteran
Location: Palm Desert, California

Wayne:

Thanks for the confirmation!

So how do you like the Ion????

Greg

Maxi-Joker helicam
Joker-CX helicam
Graupner Jet Ranger (elec)
Raptor-50
Logo-10
9CH
05-21-2004 Over year old.
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