Picking a battery and charger combo for your Airsoft AEG can be confusing. There are many types, sizes, styles, and connectors to consider which might not be compatible with certain chargers or airsoft guns. Chemistry: NiMh Pros: Cons: LiPo It is recommended to use a 11.v LiPo if your gun has a mosfet, and 7.4v if your gun doesn’t. The voltage represents the total power that’s fed to the gun, so using a 11.1v will increase your rate of fire on fully automatic. Using an 11.1v battery will also increase your trigger response (reduce cycle time) on semi automatic and result in a much snappier gun. Users should always pick a LiPo battery with at least a 30c discharge rate to keep up with the performance of the gun. Using a lower than 30c discharge rate can put increased stress on the battery as the gun may draw higher than the battery is rated for. The C rating essentially tells you how much current the battery can safely draw. A higher C rating can’t hurt as the gun will only draw as much as it needs, but 30C is generally the point where more isn’t necessarily better. You can calculate the current draw rating by multiplying the mAh of the battery by the C rating. For example, 1000mAh x 30C = 30A safe draw. It should be noted that LiPo batteries should be stored long term at a partial charge (around 50%-70%) to minimize cell degradation. If properly taken care of, LiPo batteries will last several years and provide nearly original storage rates. LiPo batteries should never be completely discharged and doing so may damage it. Once the battery starts to empty and you notice the gun performing sluggishly as a result, it should be swapped to a new battery. Pros: Cons: Form Factor The shape of the battery is very important to ensuring that it fits in your AEG. Batteries typically come in Stick, Multi (butterfly/nunchuck), and brick. Stick The most common form factor for LiPo. Sticks fit in most AEGs and are compatible with the buffer tubes of most M4 rifles. A 1000mAh stick is recommended for generic fitting in almost any AEG on the market today. A 1450mAh stick is also perfect for use as a buffer LiPo. Link to Amazon for the MAS 1450mAh 11.1v Stick: https://www.amazon.ca/Maple-Armouries-Premium-Discharge-Airsoft/dp/B076HHCPQ7 Link to Amazon for the MAS 1000mAh 11.1v Stick: https://www.amazon.ca/Maple-Armouries-Premium-Discharge-Airsoft/dp/B07D8KRXMQ Multi Multi Piece (Also known as Nunchuck or Butterfly) are good for tight spaces where you can tuck the individual cells in. Some guns require this style but they are not as common. Some M4 stocks have spaces for Multi pieces. Link to Amazon for the MAS 1450 7.4v Nunchuck: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076HDFJST Connectors Mini Tamiya (Also known as simply Tamiya in Airsoft) Deans (Also known generically as T style) You’ll be able to feel the difference between a gun with Mini Tamiya compared to Deans immediately because of the resistance reduction in the circuitry of the AEG. Battery Chargers Choosing a proper battery charger is important. Some chargers are not compatible with some chemistry makeups and can result in damaging the battery. For LiPo, you need a smart charger to balance the cells correctly as well as turn off to prevent overcharging. There are many models out there but it’s important to get one that’s tried and true. Our go-to charger is the SkyRC E3 due to its affordability, ease of use, and excellent reliability. Many other chargers in that price point are fire hazards and should be avoided. Link to Amazon for the SkyRC E3 Charger: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01I2W6EPM If you’re looking to charge both NiMh and LiPo batteries, as well as faster charging and more access to features, the Maple Armouries IMAX B6AC charger is your best bang for your buck. The B6AC charges about 6 times faster than the SkyRC E3 and is also microchip controlled to provide more precise cell balancing. Link to Amazon for the Maple Armouries IMAX B6AC Charger: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07D97491X via Canadian Airsoft Guns & Accessories https://www.mapleairsoftsupply.ca/choosing-an-airsoft-battery-and-charger/
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