Charger and Features
$199.95

Indy Helis uses Thunder Power TP-1010C Chargers.

•    1-10 Li-Poly cells, 10Ah up to 5 cells
  
•    Commmunication port for TP balancer
  
•    160mm x 108mm x 47mm 220Watts
  

  SYSTEM FEATURES:

  • Hi-Efficiency digital power system
  • Specially designed for safe Li-Poly charge algorithm
  • Backlit LCD
  • Balance charge capability (TP balancer required)
  • Individual cell overcharge protect capability
  • Provide data -port for communication between balancer and charger
  • Automatic fan control
  • Programmable 10 memory charger parameter settings
  • Programmable to various charge settings
  • Discharge cut-off voltage is selectable
  • Fast charge algorithm capability

  General Specifications:

  • Input Power Capacity: 11V-15V DC 25 Amps at Maximum charge Rating
  • Charge Battery Type: Li-Poly or Li-Ion
  • Charge Voltage: Up to 10 cells / 42V
  • Charge current: 0.25A to 10 Amps
  • Charge type: CC and CV
  • Charge Termination: 5 types selectable
  • Over charge cutoff voltage: 4.235V
  • Auto-balance charge current: 300 mA
  • Imbalance Cutoff: .02V
  • Auto-imbalance-current control active voltage: 0.12V
  • Auto-current control reset imbalance voltage:0.01V
  • Discharge voltage; 10 Cell / 42V
  • Discharge power capability; up to 28 Watt
  • Capacity display: 0----99999mAh
  • Timer display: 0----10 hours
  • Display tolerance: +/- 0.25%
  • Display Type: Backlit 2 x 16 dot LCD
  • Charge Power capability: up to 210 Watts

Balancer and Features
$99.95

Indy Helis uses Thunder Power TP-210v smart auto balancer and auto cell detect.


Features:

• Auto cell detect for any 2 to 10 cells packs
• Check and display battery conditions and deep discharge warning
• Imbalance voltage warning
• Over voltage/overcharge warning
• LED(s) display each cell in bleeding/balancing
• Alerts full charge status
• Provided data port to interface to Thunder Power TP-1010C charger or other options

Specifications:

• 0.1% reference voltage controlled by micro-computer chip
• Balance Cells: 2 to 10 cells in series
• Balance Start Voltage: 4.1V or 3.2V for >0.03V imbalance
• Bleeding Current: Max 450mA
• Imbalance Control Voltage: +/- 0.005V
• Under Voltage Warning: 3.3V +/- 0.01V
• Over Voltage Warning: 4.3V
• Full Charge Indicator: one or more cells 4.2V and all others within 0.01V
• Size: 4 x 1.72 x 0.72 in (102 x 44 x 20 mm)
• Auto self balance +/- 0.005V (cell voltage >4.1V/Cell)
• Auto self balance +/- 0.015V (cell voltage <4.1V/Cell

Note:

It's important to read the manual and use the balancer correctly.

Lipo Batteries
$600/pair

Indy Helis has these packs custom made for our Apache and recommend them. It takes two packs in series to get the voltage to 37+ Volts for use with our ESC and Motor.

•    Charge as 5 cell or may cause fire
  
•    Voltage 18.5 VDC/pack
  
•    Capacity 7600 Mah
  
•    Max continuous discharge 22c
  
•    Max burst discharge 50c
  
•    Max continuous current167amps
  
•    Max burst current380amps
  

HeliCommand Rigid
$595

Indy Helis recommends the HeliCommand Rigid..



Indy Helis Recommended HELICOMMAND Rigid Settings

  You can download the Helicommand Rigid manual HERE.

  You can download our settings HERE.

OR

  You can download our settings (web friendly) HERE.





The HeliCommand Rigid unit stabilises the helicopter's position as well as its attitude.

It incorporates a new form of ground sensing which works incomparably more accurately than a GPS system when at very low altitude, i.e. the helicopter's movements can be measured and corrected more finely. In contrast to GPS, the new process also works even when there are buildings or trees in the immediate vicinity, and in indoor locations - provided that the lighting conditions and contrast are adequate.

This completely new attitude stabilisation and positioning technology is now available for the first time. It was developed primarily for professional and industrial applications, but now includes a version specifically for modelling use. The system contains multiple control and measuring circuits which provide impressively reliable results.

Characteristics are not previously achieved quality of regulation, compact architecture and low weight, and all this for an affordable price.

Technical features:
- Dual independent instrument systems and sophisticated software for excellent reliability
- New type of sensing process provides stable positional monitoring, completely independently of the visible horizon
- Electronic triple-axis gyro with accurate attitude control and artificial horizon
- Instruments can be activated individually; variable stabilisation level

Method of working:

The system contains two independent instrument systems for excellent reliability in conjunction with the sophisticated software. The professional version contains additional instruments which provide autonomous control of all functions.

The position is measured by sensing the ground, using a principle similar to that of the optical computer mouse; the difference is that the positioning system continues to work at altitudes of up to 20 m and more, and even at the onset of dusk. A movement sensor senses the ground in flight, i.e. it virtually replaces the eyes of an airborne pilot. Almost every ground surface exhibits contrast, and this allows the system to detect all relative movements in the horizontal direction, just as accurately as a computer mouse on its mat. The supplementary attitude stabilisation features an artificial horizon and three electronic gyros, and works completely independently of the prevailing visual conditions.

As a result, the HeliCommand is capable of stabilising the helicopter in the horizontal attitude independent of the visual circumstances (in contrast to previous types of stabilisers). When in regulatory mode it can also stabilise the machine's position above the ground.

Of course, in exceptional visual conditions, e.g. in the dark, above water, over smooth floor coverings or a featureless snow blanket, the visual sensing systems are unable to supply a signal. If this should occur, the other airborne instruments automatically assume the stabilising role. Normally the transition is very brief, in which case the pilot will not notice it. If it lasts longer, the stabilisation automatically switches from "position mode" to "horizontal mode". In this case the pilot will notice the difference, as he has to compensate for any slow drift by giving straightforward control commands. Even in this situation the level of stabilisation is equivalent to that provided by conventional "inertial control" technology, i.e. it provides tilt stabilisation, as if you had switched off the altitude regulation and several other features of the HeliCommand.