Kraton Hesitation between 2X3S or 1X6S

[Jexz]

Hello,

i just have my new Kraton EXB RTR V2 and i'm about to order some lipo, but i do hesitate between 2X3S or 1x6s, the price is the same, the weight almost the same so i wonder what do you guys run in your 6S rig, this is a general question for all 6S rig.

What the pro and cons for each choice?

Thank you

 

[BruceRC]

Here's some light reading that may help:
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/explain-running-6s-1-6s-battery-vs-2-3s-batteries.13224/

 

[Dales396lt4]

Because, I run some vehicles with 3S I always order 2x 3S batteries for my K6s. I do have some 6s batteries and I have ran them in my K6S. I don’t see any performance difference, but like I said above, I have vehicles that I run on 3s. So 2x 3s are better for me.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

I run 2x 3s packs in mine.
I like the ability to charge a little higher amps and if once cell dies I am only out for one 3s pack.

I run the CNHL G+70c 3s 6,000 mAh packs. Its extremely snug fitting, but great batteries for the Max6 combo's power consumption.

 

[King blitz]

Hello,

i just have my new Kraton EXB RTR V2 and i'm about to order some lipo, but i do hesitate between 2X3S or 1x6s, the price is the same, the weight almost the same so i wonder what do you guys run in your 6S rig, this is a general question for all 6S rig.

What the pro and cons for each choice?

Thank you

I use 2x 3s but only because I also use these packs in other RCs where I need one on each side of the chassis..but on my kraton I place one on top of the other

 

[Hector_Fisher]

I've run both, and I wouldn't worry. Pick the one you want and stick with it. Functionally, they can be almost the exact same thing. Both get a nod since 1x6s is more convenient (only one battery to charge/manage) and 2x3s can also be run in smaller trucks.

If you can find them being the same weight, size, and/or cost (within the same manufacturer of course), then I'd say they are effectively equal.

 

[NitroK]

I've got both combinations. No noticeable difference in performance. 2x3s is convenient if you have some 3s rigs to run.

 

[305HemiGuy]

I have both, I've run both. However, I prefer one 6S brick for simplicity. Only one battery to deal with & less wires. But if you stay in this hobby long enough you'll end up with a bunch of 3S & 6S packs anyway lol.

 

[lee82gx]

If you have issue with just 1 of the cells in either a 2x3s pack OR 1x6s pack, the probability is the same. But the out come is different - you either throw away a 6s pack at double the cost or just 1 of the 3s packs at half the cost and consider buying a new 3s pack.

If you are like me a tinkerer or a cell buster, I usually pull out the bad cell. In this case, suppose you have a middle of the cell going bad (say cell #3 or #4) its a mighty hassle to reverse the polarity of all subsequent cells to rewire and repack the cell, ending up with a 5s pack. this is a make the best out of bad situation, because a rescued 5s pack will never be as fast as a 6s pack.

It is far easier in a 3s pack to pull out cell #2, and reverse the polarity of cell #3. And then you end up with a 2s + 3s pack. Eitherway its not a great waste to throw the broken 3s pack and just replace.

The economics and practical aspect of 2x3s battery packs makes sense in this way.

I can only think of charging a 6s pack being faster than charging 2x3s packs if you only have 1 charger. Even so you can buy a custom harness to convert your 2x3s balance leads to a 6s balance lead for very cheap and charge it like a 6s pack.

Also, consider that a 6s 6000mah pack requires a ~200W charger and power supply and it more bulky.

All said if 2 half dozens packs sell for the same price as a full dozen, I know which one I'd buy.

 

[Kiba.k9]

Only have a k6 exb v2 right now and I run 2 6 s packs mostly the 2 3s I have tend to sit

 

[hobo]

I only have 6s cars and one 8s so just run one 6s in mine fine it easier

 

[morrjr71]

I use a single 6s battery in my Kraton 6s with a Castle MMX 8s 1650kv system installed. I also use a single 6s in my three Corally 6s vehicles when I'm not running 4s in them. The only vehicle I have that I use two 3s batteries in is my Infraction 6s, which has two battery trays and is designed to run two 3s batteries.

 

[Jexz]

Thank you all for your help and replys, just ordered a single 6S lipo Gen Ace 6800/120C

 

[305HemiGuy]

Thank you all for your help and replys, just ordered a single 6S lipo Gen Ace 6800/120C

Good choice. Bash away

 

[Eno]

single 6S lipo Gen Ace 6800/120C

Won't fit.

 

[Jexz]

Won't fit.

Yes it fit

 

[Kiba.k9]

Yes it will and that's outcast side guards the gens of ace 6s line was made to fit the arrma 6s line