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Ben Tickle

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Lipo batteries
« on: June 01, 2010, 08:37:56 pm »
Hi,

I was jsut wondering if anyone knows if the Jeti JES600 speed controller is capable of running lipo batteries??

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Ben
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Re: Lipo batteries
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 08:41:51 pm »
You can use any speed controller with lipos providing you run the controller within it's specified voltage range.

I'd also recommend fitting a lipo guard so that you don' run your lipos beyond 3 volts per cell.

e.g. http://www.dimensionengineering.com/LipoShield.htm
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Ben Tickle

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Re: Lipo batteries
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2010, 08:42:30 am »
Thanks for your advice. Another question, how do you charge them ie balance board??? And how do you solder the connector on?I didnt think lipos like heat

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Re: Lipo batteries
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2010, 09:01:08 am »
Solder them? Are they made up into a pack or have you purchased loose cells? If you have a pack with some flyleads attached, just solder on a connector like any other kind of battery pack. I use Deans connectors, which I find are excellent and very easy to fit.

You should balance lipos, and you must use a charger designed for charging this type of battery. Lipos are unforgiving in this respect.
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Re: Lipo batteries
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2010, 10:07:14 am »
Quote from: Subculture on June 02, 2010, 09:01:08 am
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You should balance lipos, and you must use a charger designed for charging this type of battery. Lipos are unforgiving in this respect.

Lipos do have a tendancy to go pop dramatically if abused
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3o_2mwRPdw
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Re: Lipo batteries
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2010, 12:51:43 pm »
So do most batteries. Use them within their specifications, use a correct charger, and keep the cells balanced and you should have no problems- been using li-pos for about seven years without complaint. Superb batteries
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Re: Lipo batteries
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2010, 05:52:22 pm »
Please excuse me for jumping in on the topic but a newbie having no experience of Lipo's and re Subculture's point, how do you balance the cells or keep them balanced?

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Re: Lipo batteries
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