Lipo Question
#1
Thread Starter
Tech Initiate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 24
Hi everyone,
I am looking at buying my first electric truck and I have some questions about lipos.
1. The Thunder Tiger MT-4 G3 says that it needs either:
*2S- 1P Lipo with deans plugs 1 or 2 packs
or
*3S-4S 1P Lipo with deans plugs 1 pack only
Is it better to run 2 x 2s or 1 x 4s? Or is it the same thing??
2. How do I know what size lipo to buy for my truck? Eg. These 2 batteries look different in size:

I am looking at buying my first electric truck and I have some questions about lipos.
1. The Thunder Tiger MT-4 G3 says that it needs either:
*2S- 1P Lipo with deans plugs 1 or 2 packs
or
*3S-4S 1P Lipo with deans plugs 1 pack only
Is it better to run 2 x 2s or 1 x 4s? Or is it the same thing??
2. How do I know what size lipo to buy for my truck? Eg. These 2 batteries look different in size:

#3
Tech Initiate
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 24
From: CHI
2x2s or 4s is same thing. I've heard that 2x2s can be more convenient. Like if one cell goes bad you only have to replace a 2s and not the whole 4s.
For size not sure but in the picture they show it using 2 hardpack. Most people use hardpacks in cars/trucks because they are more protected in a crash.
The hardpacks are usually around 130-140mm long.. Thickness depends on the capacity though.
Here are the cheap hardpacks

For size not sure but in the picture they show it using 2 hardpack. Most people use hardpacks in cars/trucks because they are more protected in a crash.
The hardpacks are usually around 130-140mm long.. Thickness depends on the capacity though.
Here are the cheap hardpacks




