Can I use a LiPo battery in my RC car?
LiPo batteries are assembled with flat slab-like cells. Most LiPos used in RC cars are 2- or 3-cell configurations. The big number on the battery label (3300, 4000, 5000 etc.) If your battery is rated at 5000mAh, that means it can hold a steady 5-amp load for a full hour.
How do I choose a LiPo battery for my RC plane?
Considering the physical size, you have to choose the battery with a certain size which can be fit on your RC drone. Battery voltage or cell count is an important parameter for your investment. The higher voltage rating motors will produce higher power/RPM. The batteries with higher voltages ratings have more weight.
How can you tell if RC LiPo is bad?
If any cell in the battery is below 3v (LiPo batteries) The most likely and noticeable sign that your RC LiPo battery is bad or going bad is that it begins to get puffy. Once a battery starts to puff it it should not be used again and should be properly disposed of immediately.
How do I know what size LiPo battery to buy?
When fully charged a LiPo cell should be 4.2v and when discharged it should never be below 3v. You will notice that LiPo packs are made up of layers of multiple cells. A 1S = 1 cell (3.7v). If the LiPo pack is listed as being 3S this means it is 3 cells x 3.7v (per cell) which is 11.1v (3s 11.1v lipo battery).
How long does a 5000mAh NIMH battery last?
A 5000 mAH battery is quoted to last for about 20-25 minutes depending on the driving speed and your driving habits.
Can you run a LiPo battery dead?
When a LiPo battery is fully drained it oxidizes the cells and this is part of what makes them perform poorly. However, if you can catch it quick enough you can usually save the battery without too much reduction in performance. A dead LiPo battery. A LiPo balance charger.
Why do LiPo batteries puff up?
A LiPo battery also has polymer separator that keeps the positive and negative terminals from coming into contact with each other. Batteries swell because of the phenomenon of electrolyte decomposition. As its name implies, this is the process where the electrolyte solution decomposes into its individual components.
How much faster will a LiPo battery make my RC car?
If you upgrade from a NiMH or NiCD battery to a LiPo you will almost assuredly notice an increase in the acceleration and top speed of your RC car. Even if you just upgrade from an older LiPo to a newer one you will still probably see a significant increase in the speed of your RC car.