12-14-2021, 12:52 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Raynham
Posts: 11
| Newbie battery question
So I did some forum diving before deciding to ask this total newbie question, not a newb to RC but to LiPo batteries. So the question is, is it safe to leave the battery plugged into my SCX24 between charges? Unfortunately at the moment I only get to play with mine for few minutes at a time, so I'm not draining the battery down to the point it needs charging all to often. As of now I flip the off switch and unplug the battery. Is unplugging the battery over kill or is it safer?
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12-14-2021, 01:15 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Santa Barbara
Posts: 659
| Re: Newbie battery question
I just unplug it. I also made a small battery wire extension. I don't remember where I heard that suggestion, but it'll keep from wearing out the plug on the esc.
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12-14-2021, 05:59 PM | #3 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Glendora
Posts: 239
| Re: Newbie battery question
As DRED805 said, just unplug it. It's a good habit whether it's safer or not.
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12-15-2021, 12:19 PM | #4 | |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Raynham
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| Re: Newbie battery question Quote:
That's a great idea. The reason I asked is because some times those darn tiny body clips can be a pain lol. I have a few of the female side, just need to get me some of the male side to make some of those extensions. | |
12-15-2021, 01:00 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
Posts: 3,648
| Re: Newbie battery question
If the on/off switch is physically in-line with the battery, then it is ok to leave it connected; there is no way for the ESC to draw current. If the on/off switch is on the ESC, or comes out of the ESC, but is not in line with the battery, then no, do not leave it connected; the ESC continues to draw current when the power switch is off.
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12-27-2021, 06:09 PM | #6 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hinesville
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