05-14-2012, 02:48 AM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wine Country
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| Lipo's in tx
This sounds like a stupid question, but why do some radio makers tell us not to use lipo batteries in the radio? I know li-fe batteries are safer. Is that the only reason. Not that safety is not a concern, but I haven't found any other reason.
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05-14-2012, 04:43 AM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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| Re: Lipo's in tx
Usually because there is no LVC in the radio. Thus you can over-discharge the pack.
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05-14-2012, 11:58 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Upland
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| Re: Lipo's in tx
Yes, they do not have a low voltage cutoff built into the system. Just find a battery that will fit and that is will work in the range of the input voltage. I have a mx3fg that inputs 12 volts. I have a 3 cell and it takes 12.6 volts fine. I monitor the voltage via the battery voltage menu screen. I know how long it can go between charges. The battery is a cheap china battery that sells for 11 dollars on ebay. Has the same connector that i need. Type in your transmitter and lipo and it will come up with some. Make sure the description lists your transmitter. It may take a couple weeks to get if it's from China |
05-18-2012, 01:16 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the info guys. I have some 2s cell lipo's hanging around and was wanting to use them. I just hate AA's and like the long time the lipo's have between having to charge them.
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05-18-2012, 01:47 AM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In the pre-game lobby
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| Re: Lipo's in tx
I've been running a 3s 11.1 in my mxsport for about a year, with no ill effects. I just wait till my voltage gets down to 10 or so, then re-charge, then your good for another bazillion hrs, give or take.
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05-18-2012, 01:57 AM | #6 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: malta
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| Re: Lipo's in tx
I read somewhere that lipos for tx should be low discharge like 3c
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05-18-2012, 01:46 PM | #7 |
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