new tech-- lipo batteries

[jctalkrc]

been out of rc for 30 years, a lot of new tech stuff :whhooo: I remember you had to cycle batteries to keep them from building up a short memory . All these new lipo batteries is that still done ? they say don't drain them down below a certain point. how often should they be charged ? Every time you use them? how do you tell when they are getting low? any info at this point helps. back to flying and ground so all kinds of batteries.

 

[Non Crimen]

Charge them after use. With a LiPo specific balance charger. Make sure your ESC has low voltage detection, that is programmed into the esc so that when your battery drops below a certain voltage you don't destroy your battery. You know this happens when the car slows down drastically


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[CowRC Web Rep]

you don't need to cycle lipo batteries like you did with the older tech. Lipos do a great job holding a charge, so if you charge them on Wed going to the track on Saturday should be ok The big thing with lipo batteries like you already mentioned is over-charging and over-discharging, danger danger. Most newer esc have a low voltage detection, you can pick up cheap external alarms for older units. Only use lipo specific chargers for charging. Also if there is a long period of time between runs--like several weeks to several months-- put them on a storage charge, most Lipo chargers have a storage feature. Lipo tech is amazing and really has brought back a lot of interest into the hobby again...

check out this website to gain a better understanding of lipos

http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-lipo-batteries.html