LiPo vs NiMH- Different perspective
03-16-2007, 10:21 AM
#31
I charge my LIPO pack while it is in my car... Its the Trakpower LIPO, similar case to the Prion 4800.. Is it safe?
03-16-2007, 10:23 AM
#32
Several people have posted that they have heard no bad things about Lipo. Yet the first 3 people I talked to have told absolute horror stories! I'm not saying don't allow Lipo, just let's be careful about this.
And someone said they spend $900 a year on batteries??? That's more than 15 packs a year!!! I know sponsored pro level drivers who don't go through half that many packs. I know you want lipo's, but watch the exaggerations.
And someone said they spend $900 a year on batteries??? That's more than 15 packs a year!!! I know sponsored pro level drivers who don't go through half that many packs. I know you want lipo's, but watch the exaggerations.
03-16-2007, 10:25 AM
#33
Originally Posted by pheyhoe
I charge my LIPO pack while it is in my car... Its the Trakpower LIPO, similar case to the Prion 4800.. Is it safe?
In fact it's not safe charging any type of battery inside a car. Open the hood (in your case the bonnet) and charge there.
03-16-2007, 10:26 AM
#34
MrBlack,
Have you guys ever considered releasing an inexpensive "dummy" charger that complements the batteries you sell? Maybe it's coddling the customer too much, but since the primary method of damaging LiPo seems to be overcharging, how about an inexpensive 1C charger that's got a locked setting specifically for a particular battery?
The concern with damaging a LiPo seems to be with new/inexperienced users more than people that have been around a while. To what extent, I wonder, does LiPo need to be idiot-proofed to appease governing bodies about the ability to use them safely.
Have you guys ever considered releasing an inexpensive "dummy" charger that complements the batteries you sell? Maybe it's coddling the customer too much, but since the primary method of damaging LiPo seems to be overcharging, how about an inexpensive 1C charger that's got a locked setting specifically for a particular battery?
The concern with damaging a LiPo seems to be with new/inexperienced users more than people that have been around a while. To what extent, I wonder, does LiPo need to be idiot-proofed to appease governing bodies about the ability to use them safely.
03-16-2007, 10:27 AM
#35
I meant my RC Car... lol.
Mr.Black did say the boy was holding the car didnt he??? Maybe he was a strong lad, lol.
Mr.Black did say the boy was holding the car didnt he??? Maybe he was a strong lad, lol.
03-16-2007, 10:29 AM
#36
I charge my transmitter LiPo in a Liposack away from other equipment. I don't know if its Chinese or what, so I don't take chances with that one. The Orion packs I generally leave on the table to charge like any other pack, on the table away from other things.
I store all my LiPo batteries in a Liposack during the week when they're not in use.
I store all my LiPo batteries in a Liposack during the week when they're not in use.
03-16-2007, 10:38 AM
#39
Originally Posted by jiml
Several people have posted that they have heard no bad things about Lipo. Yet the first 3 people I talked to have told absolute horror stories! I'm not saying don't allow Lipo, just let's be careful about this.
And someone said they spend $900 a year on batteries??? That's more than 15 packs a year!!! I know sponsored pro level drivers who don't go through half that many packs. I know you want lipo's, but watch the exaggerations.
And someone said they spend $900 a year on batteries??? That's more than 15 packs a year!!! I know sponsored pro level drivers who don't go through half that many packs. I know you want lipo's, but watch the exaggerations.
03-16-2007, 10:39 AM
#40
In the other thread i heard it was DuraLite. Supposed to be good cells. Can anybody confirm this?
03-16-2007, 10:48 AM
#41
http://www.duralitebatteries.com/
They also do a Balancer specifically for this LIPO. Same colour n all :P
They also do a Balancer specifically for this LIPO. Same colour n all :P
03-16-2007, 10:56 AM
#42
Originally Posted by syndr0me
Do we know what kind of cells TrakPower uses? Are they cheap Chinese cells or something from a reputable manufacturer?
03-16-2007, 11:02 AM
#43
Originally Posted by syndr0me
MrBlack,
Have you guys ever considered releasing an inexpensive "dummy" charger that complements the batteries you sell? Maybe it's coddling the customer too much, but since the primary method of damaging LiPo seems to be overcharging, how about an inexpensive 1C charger that's got a locked setting specifically for a particular battery?
The concern with damaging a LiPo seems to be with new/inexperienced users more than people that have been around a while. To what extent, I wonder, does LiPo need to be idiot-proofed to appease governing bodies about the ability to use them safely.
Have you guys ever considered releasing an inexpensive "dummy" charger that complements the batteries you sell? Maybe it's coddling the customer too much, but since the primary method of damaging LiPo seems to be overcharging, how about an inexpensive 1C charger that's got a locked setting specifically for a particular battery?
The concern with damaging a LiPo seems to be with new/inexperienced users more than people that have been around a while. To what extent, I wonder, does LiPo need to be idiot-proofed to appease governing bodies about the ability to use them safely.
We actually have been working on somethign for a couple of months, but this is all I can say.
03-16-2007, 11:08 AM
#44
Tech Addict
Originally Posted by pheyhoe
In the other thread i heard it was DuraLite. Supposed to be good cells. Can anybody confirm this?
charge at 1C and that's it
03-16-2007, 11:14 AM
#45
Originally Posted by linger
The TrakPower pack uses cells from Enerland in Korea. They have fairly average manufactuing quality - not the best, but definitely not the worst. Most all the Enerland cell I tested have mediocre cycle life ~ 100 cycles. They tend to lose capacity from the first charge on.
