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Epoch Question

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:24 pm
by nerfer192
If I wanted to buy and epoch, Could I buy a chassis/body set and use a contoller I already have? The full sets aren't made anymore, but TinyRC has chassis sets.

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:32 pm
by VooDooMafia
I am sure that any FM radio should work (for the exception of mini Z radios), I tried using a mini Z radio on one of my epochs and it didn't work to well.

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:06 pm
by nerfer192
More specifically, An rc18 tx?

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:19 pm
by crazydave
I'll check on the RC18 controller for you when I get a chance, but it should work. I use the Iwaver Tx with mine.

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:42 pm
by nerfer192
Oh wow, i just realized I cant get just a chasis, cuz what will i charge it with????
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Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:01 pm
by betty.k
you should be able to use any 27mhz am radio with an epoch.

as for charging, might be time to invest in a proper charger.

but be warned, most epochs are old and the batteries are most likely dead. perfect opportunity to upgrade to lipo cells :-o

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:28 pm
by Sqwalerrr
Li-Po's are too expensive! :-xand they go BOOM!!!, but what betty.k said is right, you should replace the batts. i would go with ni-mh or ni-cd but thats just my opinion.

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:22 pm
by crazydave
The Epoch comes with a 3-cell battery, which you'll want to upgrade anyways. I put a 4th cell in mine, but I bet you could stick a Micro-T Lipo in there. It has a built in protection circuit, so it'll be safe. :???:

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:02 pm
by Sqwalerrr
my LHS was having a sale on batts so i got four micro-t Li-Po's!!!!!! :razz: :mrgreen:

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:59 pm
by sidewinder
I never thought of the micro t lipo, I was going to order a new battery for my epoch but now that you mention it it does look like the losi lipo should fit nicely. :???:

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:38 pm
by crazydave
sidewinder wrote:I never thought of the micro t lipo, I was going to order a new battery for my epoch but now that you mention it it does look like the losi lipo should fit nicely. :???:
Well I remember it was a tad bit of a pain cramming 4-cells in there, and the Lipo does fit a little more snugly than the stock 4 cell battery in the micro-t, but worst case scenario I think a little shaving would be all it needed.

Now that I think about it, I would totally do it, probably make the Epoch a lot more fun with the extra voltage, but I just have the one battery for my Micro-T, and was already needing to buy more of those.

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:16 am
by betty.k
ph2t has managed to shove a Walkera 5g6 and 4#3 micro heli battery into his epoch with great success.

http://ripper7racing.com/r7rforums/show ... php?t=3881" target="_blank

Re: Epoch Question

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:29 am
by ph2t
yup and I just bought a bunch of batts and chargers off ebay to do all 4 of my epochs.

seriously it's like 20+ minutes runtimes with the stock motor. :)

And the walkera wall pack charger for these batts is really cheap, $10 bux.

My goal is to have 4 wall pack chargers charging up the 4 epochs at the same time for some racing action with my mates.......