CaptEvo

I'm expecting a tc4 rtr this week.
I have some 3 cell 2100mah lipo I use on my heli, can I run it with tc4 rtr electronic?
I'm planning to run radioshack 3300 packs, but hadn't got them yet.
If my 3s apex 2100mah lipo works, then I don't have to get 3300 nimh.

EngTat

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aint the 3s 11.1V if i am not mistaken, it wont work

CaptEvo

Yes, 3 Cell is 11.1V.
argh, that's too bad.
Would I gain anything by running 2 cells at 7.4v ? vs. say 3300 ni-mh

EngTat

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it is not save to run lipo without voltage cut off, it will damage the lipo battery is over discharge, i owned a trex

bvoltz

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I have the Orion LiPo, and I use this for partice, with no cut off, but the second that car slows, I take it off the track and charge it. With stock I run about 20 to 23 mins, total running time. Since my motors are not setup to run over 5mins, I do not run my car over 5 mins, so with the LiPo, I get 4 runs at 5 mins each. Yes, you will need to run the 7.4v LiPo and not 11.1v. Yes, they do have cut offs out for LiPos but I just watch the car.. Seems to be working fine for me. Also just so you know that LRP is releasing the Q3 speedo, (not available at this point), which has a cut off built into it for LiPos.

CaptEvo

EngTat,
Trex rocks.
I've been using lipo and know the risk.

CaptEvo

Shweet, I use the method for planes and heli, and setup timer on my tx.

EngTat

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JustxOnce

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You can.....just need an ESc at that hadle the voltage like a Super Rooster.