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old_gunner

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Mtronic and LiPo Batteries
« on: June 21, 2022, 10:43:37 am »
Is any member aware of a problem in using LiPo batteries with Mtronic Esc with brushed motors?
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Re: Mtronic and LiPo Batteries
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2022, 10:56:03 am »
Interesting topic.


I'm about to switch to Lipo for my huntsman and she is currently fitted with viper marine 20amp esc, along with twin 540 brushed motors.
I haven't started the switch over yet so I'll be tagging along with interest.


Over now to those with the experience...


Ray.
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Re: Mtronic and LiPo Batteries
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2022, 11:22:03 am »
Hi Gunner,  I have MTronics ESC's in most of my boats I've had no issues with running on Lipo's,  five boats with brushed motors and one with brushless motor/ESC.


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Re: Mtronic and LiPo Batteries
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2022, 12:39:54 pm »
Hi Bill,

Be aware of the ESC voltage cutoff capability so you don't drain the Lipo cell voltage lower than it's specification....

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Re: Mtronic and LiPo Batteries
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2022, 05:35:33 pm »
The Tio range and the 12v/12v HV range are both LiPo compatible, while the standard 6v/12v Vipers do not have low voltage protection for your LiPo battery, so would require some care in use with those batteries. Maybe a low voltage alarm in the balance lead would be a good option.
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Re: Mtronic and LiPo Batteries
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2022, 11:48:45 am »
Thanks for the help, I have invested the children's inheritance in two Tio Esc's.
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Re: Mtronic and LiPo Batteries
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2022, 12:56:28 pm »
i just bought some cheap voltage monitors with audible alarm, these just plug into the balance leads and go off when a cell voltage dops below minimum., they can work up to about 8s packs so useful for all sorts.
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