battery and the esc

[kkilgore]

Wondering if anyone knows if you can run a lipo battery with the stock ESC. Tech specs calls for the 7.2v nimh, but wanted the 7.4 lipo.

[rmdesignworks]

straight from Venom's website...


Features:

Pre-painted Safari Polycarbonate Body
Front and Rear Locking Differentials
Beadlox 2.2in Crawling Wheels
Ridge Line 2.2in Competition Crawler Tires
Memory Foam Inserts
40 Degrees of Steering Deflection
Over 70 Degrees of Suspension Articulation
Internal Anti-roll Springs
True Triangulated 4-Link Suspension
Sealed Gear Box
Factory Installed DIG Unit
VC Drive System
Centered Drive Line
Scale chassis and body post set
Specifications:

Age Rating: 14+
Scale: 1:10
Length: 18.75 in (476.25 mm)
Height: 10.12 (257 mm)
Weight: 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Wheelbase: 12.5 in (317.5 mm)
Tire Dims: 127 x 55 R2.2
Motor or Engine: 35T 550 Brushed Motor
Batteries: 6-7 Cell NiMH or 2-Cell LiPO (Not Included)
Charger: Not Included
Radio: VR3T 3-Ch 27MHz FM TX/RX
Servos: Steering Servo: 1825 - Venom High Torque DIG Servo: 8270 Venom Mini Servo
ESC: 240A 1/10th Scale Brushed ESC
Recommended Batteries:
1532-7.2V 3000mAh NiMH
1554-20C 7.4V 4000mAh LiPO
ESC Specifications:
Continuous Current: 240amps forward, 160amps reverse
BEC: 5V/ 1A
Dimensions: 32 x 32 x 22 mm
Weight: 1.6 oz (45.35 g)
Waterproof: Yes
Over Voltage Protection: Yes
Connector: EC3
Required Items:

Battery: 6-7 Cell NiMH or 2-Cell LiPO
Charger: Compatible with choice of battery