Questions tagged [lipo-batteries]
Use in reference to Lithium Polymer batteries, commonly used for their excellent energy density and their ability to provide large currents.
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LiPo battery cell yellow discoloration at seam
I am using a LiPo battery to power a model helicopter.
After my first flight with it i noticed a yellow discoloration around the seam of one of the cells. The battery isn't puffed up.
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What should a LiPo's voltage be at full charge?
How can I determine what the voltage of a LiPo should be when at full charge? Specifically, what should the voltage at full charge for a 2200mAh 20c 3-cell LiPo be?
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How 70C 2Ah batteries can have XT60 connector if it rated only for 60A current and not 140A?
Can it fit higher currents than nominal? Is it safe?
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LiPo battery voltage keeps dropping when connected to PDB
I have an F450 quadcopter frame with the integrated Power Distribution Board. In order to use this feature, I soldered the battery (XT60) and the four ESC (Dean-T) connectors. I tested the continuity ...
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How do I store a Li-ion pouch battery without any discharger or balancer?
I have a single-cell 3.7V 900 mAh Li-ion pouch battery and a 7.4V 30c 2s 850Mah Li-ion pouch battery. I want to store these two batteries (the manufacturer suggests I should store the 2s pack at 3.8V)....
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A2212 1000kv Brushless motor keep beeping and twitching
I have bought an A2212 1000Kv brushless motor and a 30A ESC. I power this setup with a 7.4v 2s 30c 800mah LiPo battery. For the signal, I am using a DIY Arduino receiver and transmitter. When I test ...
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How do I find the current my motor and speed controller will draw?
I am currently building an rc aircraft. I need to achieve approximately 20 minutes of flight time. I'm using a 1600w 320kv motor and a 80A speed controller. For 20 minutes of flight time at 80 draw I ...
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What battery can I use for 1000kv brushless motor, that will be the cheapest?
I am using a 10 x 4.5 propeller for my A2212/13T 1000KV brushless motor with a 30A ESC. What battery will I need that will be cheap to power my motor alongside three 9-gram servos?
Flight time is not ...
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Why wont my 1000kv brushless motor work with a 10x4.5 propeller?
When I run my A2212/13T 1000Kv brushless motor by itself with 11.1 or 7.4 volts(i am using 2 lipo 3.7volts 900mah and a li-ion 3.7v 900mah in series that I connected with alligator clips) it runs fine....
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Can I put lipo and li-ion batteries in series
I have two 3.7 volt 900 mAh LiPo battery, which I connected in series to provide 7.4 volts. But now I want 11.1 volts.
Instead of buying another LiPo battery, am I able to put these two LiPo batteries ...
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Can poor soldering of ESC wires lead to low voltage draw from a Lipo battery?
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Would improper soldering of the power wires of my electronic speed controller limit the amount of voltage that my ESC draws from the Lipo battery?
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I have to solder an XT60 male ...
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Amperage of FC, ESC
There is something I totally don't understand about an amperage.
According to spec. AIO FC has 5 A and 6 A ( 5 seconds). However, sometimes I see in OCD far beyond 5A and 6A. And FC, ESC are OK.
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Rewiring 2S2P as 4S
I have LiPo battery that is in 2S2P configuration, however I need higher voltage (4S) battery for my project. From my understanding 2S2P battery has 4 cells same as 4S (2 in series and 2 in parallel). ...
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How to maximize range with 2212 1400Kv motor and 30A ESC?
Premise, I'm not interested in speed or any type of sporty flight attitude, but only on range maximization I have
30A ESC,
2212 1400Kv motors 180W max with maximum efficiency current in the range ...
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Can I use a MJX bugs 5w battery and/or charger for the MJX Bugs 5w 4k (upgraded version)?
I am wondering if I can use the MJX bugs 5w battery for its upgraded version (MJX bugs 5w 4k) as it seems they both are the same dimensions, so it can slide into the drone. Also, I am wondering if I ...
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