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Old 06-18-2009, 10:14 AM   #1
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Default 2 cell LiPo on Stock ESC?

I found a note with my MRC that says the ESC isn't compatible with 2 cell LiPos... Is this just meaning that it doesn't have LiPo cutoff (which is OK) or that the voltage is too high and will cook the speed control?
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:18 AM   #2
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Im using one on mine and its fine but no cutoff .
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Old 06-18-2009, 03:28 PM   #3
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I've heard of using external lipo alerts. Where can I get one? Thanks
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Old 06-18-2009, 04:11 PM   #4
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Im running a 2 cell lipo and stock esc, there no voltage cutoff but its easy to tell when the battery is low cause it has no power.

link to cutoff

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=lipo+cutoff
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Old 06-18-2009, 05:24 PM   #5
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mine works fine. just watch when the power drops.
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Old 06-18-2009, 06:47 PM   #6
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I've heard of using external lipo alerts. Where can I get one? Thanks
novak makes a pretty good one.
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/li...ule/index.html
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Old 06-18-2009, 08:18 PM   #7
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I've run mine for a few months now with zero problems.I'm running the stock Rec still and a Hitec 645 mg steering servo.
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