The FlightMaster HC Series A123's on this Page are custom configured for 1/4 and 1/3 scale models up to approximately 50 pounds
The 'HC' Series is engineered for High Current handling between the battery packs and your Rx or Power Expander. Gone are the fuselage mounted slide switches and JR/Futaba system connectors commonly used in lighter 1/5 & 1/4 scale projects. We use 16 gauge cabling wherever possible and utilize the Amass MR30 3 pin high current connectors on the pack, on our SwitchMaster and on our custom configured HC Series Combo Charger Cables & Checker Harness. This system can easily handle 30 amps for short periods, 15 amps continuous and permits 4C (10amp) balanced Fast Field Charging. If your looking for rock-solid power stability and dependable, instant disconnect capability this is YOUR system. Battery and SwitchMaster lead lengths are user selectable, every system is custom built to order.Scroll down on this page for FlightMaster HC Series Packs & Support Gear
We've also added a brand new lineup of packs and support gear for even more aggressive flyers, Giant Scale Jet pilots and larger 1/3 & 1/2 scale projects 50lbs and up....If you are outfitting a project the weighs MORE than 50 pounds -OR- you fly like your hair is on fire, you'll find the new green shrink covered 'PowerMaster Series' packs and support gear to be just what you need for handling exceptional current loading, high rate fast charging and ease of access, all specifically designed for folks using Power Expanders, Power Safe type Digital switches and multiple Receivers. Link Below.
We've also added a brand new lineup of packs and support gear for even more aggressive flyers, Giant Scale Jet pilots and larger 1/3 & 1/2 scale projects 50lbs and up....If you are outfitting a project the weighs MORE than 50 pounds -OR- you fly like your hair is on fire, you'll find the new green shrink covered 'PowerMaster Series' packs and support gear to be just what you need for handling exceptional current loading, high rate fast charging and ease of access, all specifically designed for folks using Power Expanders, Power Safe type Digital switches and multiple Receivers. Link Below.
FlightMaster HC Series A123 Packs & Support GearEngineered for Aggressively Flown Sport 3D fliers & All Scale R/C Applications 25 to 50 pounds
2600 FlightMaster HC Series A123 26650 sized 2 Cell 'Combo Cable' Single Lead 16g MR-30 Rx & Ignition Pack 6.6v
These 26650 sized A123 packs are equipped with the MR30 'Combo' Single lead 16g three wire Power Feed & Balance connection only... intended for use with our SwitchMaster & HC Combo Charger Cable
FlightMaster HC 2600 Series A123 6.6v w/MR30 COMBO FEED
The 'Combo Feed' Single Lead 26650 Sized 6.6v 2 cell Rx/Ignition Pack configured for High Current loading Giant Scale applications 25 - 50 pounds
The A123 2600 Series cells have been the 'Go-To' solution for folks migrating into Giant Scale for two decades now, their longevity and durability are legend. The 'Single Lead' in-plane balance charging configurations based on 20g HD cabling & R/C standard connectors and switches remain an outstanding pick for 1/5 and light 1/4 scale projects up to @ 25 pounds.
However.. we've noticed quite a few of you gents have 'moved up' to even larger aircraft; 30-40 pounds and larger.. ...read on; this new line of HC Combo Solution packs are for YOU!
Brownout Failures: Along with the jump up in R/C Aircraft size, weight & speed comes a much larger demand for current.. increasingly, folks were hitting the 'impedance wall' where current demand from the radio gear under flight loads outstripped the load-handling capabilities of standard R/C cabling & FJ/JR Univ type connectors and system HD chargeport slide switches. When the current demands from your control system exceed the current handling capabilities of your cabling, switches and connectors your system voltage collapses while those loads are being applied. A 20 amp rated Power Expander is a waste of money and space if the power legs of your battery system feeding it are being strangled by 3 amp rated connectors.
Run-Flat Failures: In an attempt to address the current demand issue we increasingly relied on Power Expanders, 'Smart' Radio gear and Hybrid Rx/Power Handler systems like JR/Propo's DMSS, Futaba's DLPH & Spektrum's 'PowerSafe' type radio gear, just to name a few. These are configured for 'direct' pack to system connection and use 'Digital' or 'Virtual' switches to eliminate 'lossy' high impedance issues with mechanical in-line switches. Sadly, while the digital switches solved some of the impedance issues they added a unique problem.. 'constant-current' demands on the packs, even when the digital switches have the Rx 'switched' off. And run-flats almost always wreck the batteries.
'Fast-Field Charging' that's NOT 'Fast': It's difficult enough once you're at the field to wrestle together a 1/3 scale biplane, when you're done you still need check and top-off your packs. All too often I notice that getting at the packs to check or balance charge is difficult.. worse, if you need to fast charge them you just can't.. 20g FJ/JR Univ plugs in HD switch chargeports are limited to 3 amps (@1C) max. That's about an hour on the charger for two 1/2 charged packs, charging 'em one at a time due to fussy chargers & resulting common ground faults. More if you have an ignition pack that needs to be topped up...
The GOOD NEWS: We fixed it. A pair of our FlightMaster HC packs, SwitchMaster and HC Combo Charger Cables are configured with 16 awg cabling & MR30 High Current 3 pin 'bullet' type connectors & can handle more current than your Power Expander. You'll also be able to actually FAST charge - in the plane! - with ONE cable per pack - at up to 10 amps (4C). Next; no more Run-Flats. Our drop-in HD Chargeport Switch replacement, the 'SwitchMaster', permits instant, TOTAL disconnect of ALL connections of the pack to all loads on the aircraft. So, no more wonky 'common ground' generated charger faults AND no more digging the packs out of the plane to disconnect & store them.. just unplug the SwitchMaster and put the plane away. This 'HC' pack configuration (as shown, top left) is set up with 16 'Combo' configured MR30 three wire combined balance and power feed. You'll need our SwitchMaster & HC Combo Charger Cable (below) to complete a 'Power Leg'.
The A123 2600 Series cells have been the 'Go-To' solution for folks migrating into Giant Scale for two decades now, their longevity and durability are legend. The 'Single Lead' in-plane balance charging configurations based on 20g HD cabling & R/C standard connectors and switches remain an outstanding pick for 1/5 and light 1/4 scale projects up to @ 25 pounds.
However.. we've noticed quite a few of you gents have 'moved up' to even larger aircraft; 30-40 pounds and larger.. ...read on; this new line of HC Combo Solution packs are for YOU!
Brownout Failures: Along with the jump up in R/C Aircraft size, weight & speed comes a much larger demand for current.. increasingly, folks were hitting the 'impedance wall' where current demand from the radio gear under flight loads outstripped the load-handling capabilities of standard R/C cabling & FJ/JR Univ type connectors and system HD chargeport slide switches. When the current demands from your control system exceed the current handling capabilities of your cabling, switches and connectors your system voltage collapses while those loads are being applied. A 20 amp rated Power Expander is a waste of money and space if the power legs of your battery system feeding it are being strangled by 3 amp rated connectors.
Run-Flat Failures: In an attempt to address the current demand issue we increasingly relied on Power Expanders, 'Smart' Radio gear and Hybrid Rx/Power Handler systems like JR/Propo's DMSS, Futaba's DLPH & Spektrum's 'PowerSafe' type radio gear, just to name a few. These are configured for 'direct' pack to system connection and use 'Digital' or 'Virtual' switches to eliminate 'lossy' high impedance issues with mechanical in-line switches. Sadly, while the digital switches solved some of the impedance issues they added a unique problem.. 'constant-current' demands on the packs, even when the digital switches have the Rx 'switched' off. And run-flats almost always wreck the batteries.
'Fast-Field Charging' that's NOT 'Fast': It's difficult enough once you're at the field to wrestle together a 1/3 scale biplane, when you're done you still need check and top-off your packs. All too often I notice that getting at the packs to check or balance charge is difficult.. worse, if you need to fast charge them you just can't.. 20g FJ/JR Univ plugs in HD switch chargeports are limited to 3 amps (@1C) max. That's about an hour on the charger for two 1/2 charged packs, charging 'em one at a time due to fussy chargers & resulting common ground faults. More if you have an ignition pack that needs to be topped up...
The GOOD NEWS: We fixed it. A pair of our FlightMaster HC packs, SwitchMaster and HC Combo Charger Cables are configured with 16 awg cabling & MR30 High Current 3 pin 'bullet' type connectors & can handle more current than your Power Expander. You'll also be able to actually FAST charge - in the plane! - with ONE cable per pack - at up to 10 amps (4C). Next; no more Run-Flats. Our drop-in HD Chargeport Switch replacement, the 'SwitchMaster', permits instant, TOTAL disconnect of ALL connections of the pack to all loads on the aircraft. So, no more wonky 'common ground' generated charger faults AND no more digging the packs out of the plane to disconnect & store them.. just unplug the SwitchMaster and put the plane away. This 'HC' pack configuration (as shown, top left) is set up with 16 'Combo' configured MR30 three wire combined balance and power feed. You'll need our SwitchMaster & HC Combo Charger Cable (below) to complete a 'Power Leg'.
$59.95
A Pair of 'SwitchMasters'
HC System 'Starter Deal'
Checker/Balancer w/harness
MR30 (top) JR/Univ (bottom)
2600 FlightMaster HC Series Components & Package Deals
The HC System involves the NoBS FlightMaster HC 2600 A123 pack with 16g MR30 combo connector, it's matching SwitchMaster & HC Combo Charging Cable. You can purchase the individual components or put 'em together in a 'Package Deal'. The 2600 Pack & SwitchMaster is the 'On-Board Deal' and the Pack, SwitchMaster and HC Combo Cable is the 'Starter Deal'. A companion HC cabled digital checker/balancer is available as well.
SwitchMaster
The much-needed, long anticipated 'Leap' in technology that takes a new direction:
Backwards. Here's a radical concept for todays tech-heavy 'cntrl-alt-del' oriented pile of apps and programing.. a 'smart' switch solution that is utterly fool-proof. You get to be the switch we've all been waiting for.
I don't think it's possible to make a more reliable setup, it's configured so that ALL THREE legs of the power and data feeds are simultaneously and completely disconnected when unplugged. Which you can easily do, one handed. There's no magnetic key to lose. Everything stays with the plane. The moment you've unplugged, the exposed port becomes the 'access' point to check & charge the individual cells or the pack. Put the plug back in and you're ready to commit Aviation... No fuss, no muss and... ..since it's easy to check and charge your packs, you most likely will. Specs:Cabling: 16 awg Weight: 1.2 ozInput/Outpul lead lengths: 10" each, 20" 'span'. Input Connector: MR30 (matches our FlightMaster HC Combo Pack, above)Output Connector Options: Dual 20g JR/Univ, XT-60, IC3/EC3, Deans, MultiPlex/Jeti, Anderson, etc
Backwards. Here's a radical concept for todays tech-heavy 'cntrl-alt-del' oriented pile of apps and programing.. a 'smart' switch solution that is utterly fool-proof. You get to be the switch we've all been waiting for.
I don't think it's possible to make a more reliable setup, it's configured so that ALL THREE legs of the power and data feeds are simultaneously and completely disconnected when unplugged. Which you can easily do, one handed. There's no magnetic key to lose. Everything stays with the plane. The moment you've unplugged, the exposed port becomes the 'access' point to check & charge the individual cells or the pack. Put the plug back in and you're ready to commit Aviation... No fuss, no muss and... ..since it's easy to check and charge your packs, you most likely will. Specs:Cabling: 16 awg Weight: 1.2 ozInput/Outpul lead lengths: 10" each, 20" 'span'. Input Connector: MR30 (matches our FlightMaster HC Combo Pack, above)Output Connector Options: Dual 20g JR/Univ, XT-60, IC3/EC3, Deans, MultiPlex/Jeti, Anderson, etc
$29.95
FlightMaster HC Combo Solution Charger Cable NoBS Batteries
The Custom Configured Charger Cable for our FlightMaster HC Series 6.6v Rx & Ignition packs
Here's all you need to convert pretty much ANY two-cable A123/LiFe charger that requires two connections at the charger to balance charge &/or check individual cell voltage. It's available with either XT-60 or Banana Plug power connector and a JST-XH balance board plug. The Combo Charger Cord terminates in a single 16g MR30 three wire Female connector... ready to plug into our SwitchMaster or FlightMaster HC Series packs so you can check individual cell voltages and balance charge on the bench or at the field without having to directly access the pack. Overall length is 30" so it'll easily reach from the field charger to the SwitchMaster in the plane. Max Charge Rate: 10 amps
$28.95
FlightMaster HC Combo Package DEALS!
Get the NoBS 2600 Series A123 pack with either -OR- both the SwitchMaster and the HC Combo Charger Cable and SAVE!
A123 FlightMaster HC 2600 6.6v Pack & SwitchMaster; Reg $89.90 (The On-Board Deal).. just $79.95*
2600 HC Pack, SwitchMaster & HC Combo Charger Cable; Reg $118.85 (The Starter Deal).. just $104.95*
* custom switch outputs add'l $
On-Board Deal
$79.95$104.95
Starter Deal
iSDT Cell Checker/Balancer forFlightMaster HC
This clever little device can check and balance up to an 8S pack, has a cell balance feature, a 'gas gauge', and can be the 'charger' for any USB powered device (like your cell phone, for example) when connected to a pack. We set it up for you with our own unique harness making it instantly and easily compatible with our SwitchMaster & FlightMaster HC packs, permitting instant and easy cell checks and cell balancing right at the field, in the plane, for FlightMaster, FlightMaster HC and PowerMaster 2S packs.
The NoBS Custom Checker Harness involves an XT-60 & JST-XH setup on the 'Checker Side' as a 'Y' harness and is then terminated with MR30 & FJ/JR Univ Female plugs. The 'Y' configuration enables the Checkers USB Charger function and the Balancer feature and also prevents the JST/XH plug from being easily dislodged from the balance port on the checker. Compatible with ALL NoBS A123 2S pack configurations.
$57.95
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