Problems!

[rccrawler41884]

hi, i have 2 lipo batteries. charger says they are full, plug them into the car and they don't work, i got a new battery which works fine but when ever i charge the old ones it says Low Voltage.. :/ any ideas on what could be wrong, and while i'm here what electronics is recommended to replace/change on the SCX10 trail honcho?
cheers

[johnnyh66]

You ran it down too far.
If it says low voltage, it's garbage.

Do not keep charging it, it could start a fire... happened to me.

[rccrawler41884]

Ok cheers for that. so there ****ed :/ damm more money for more batteries :(

[johnnyh66]

Yeah, I got tired of trowing away expensive lipo's... I get them here now:
Value Hobby R/C Hobby Store (Bensenville, Illinois): Batteries - Power

[rccrawler41884]

Can you link me to a Suitable Battery for my scx10?

[johnnyh66]

Are you currently running 2s?
I own 4 trucks with Axial axles but have never owned a Honcho... or stock electronics so don't know much about them.

I think this will fit but you should measure first: Value Hobby R/C Hobby Store (Bensenville, Illinois): GForce 60C 5900mAh 2S 7.4V LiPO

if not, this will: Value Hobby R/C Hobby Store (Bensenville, Illinois): GForce 30C 2200mAh 2S 7.4V LiPO

do you have the money to upgrade electronics?
If so, and you want to stay brushed:
Holmes Hobbies BR-XL and a HH motor will be a great upgrade.
If brushless, Tekin Pr04 3300 or lower (the ROC motors)

[rccrawler41884]

Yer i run 2SC 4200mAh Lipo, Another over 5000mAh will turn my charger into a fireball :/

[Docwolf]

had a guy I work with claim that too recover over discharged Lipos he can use the NiCd setting and charges at a low rate till cut off voltage is reached and then charges them on up with the right settings. that being said, I would never attempt it.

[rccrawler41884]

I've tried it on the NiCd at 0.1A and still nothing :/

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by rccrawler41884

I've tried it on the NiCd at 0.1A and still nothing :/

that's exactly how mine burst into flames.