Starter Box Lipo setup checklist
 

Hello,

So last night I installed a 4S 5000mah 20c Turnigy hard case LiPo into my starter box, and got to remove this heavy gel cell. Man, what a difference in the weight of the unit overall, well worth the investment, which was not very much more expensive than the outgoing battery at all.

As a matter of caution, I installed a 30A or 40A (cant remember for sure) Bosch style SPDT automotive relay, to protect the contactors of the starter box from overheating and/or burning. While i doubt the 2-2.5v difference matters much to them, I figure that its better safe than sorry since relays are so cheap and i keep a few handy around the house anyway for my car projects.

I used velcro to secure the battery to the bottom of the starter box to easily remove for charging. I also have a low voltage alarm to use to keep me from blowing myself up.

Is there anything else i need to do or look at or consider to make sure I dont have a campfire next time i go playing? :D

It would have been cool to have some pics, mine I rigged two 2s 7.4v in series and works super well w DEANS connectors, none of that Tamiya junk.

If you want to see some improvement, use deans instead. I always use the same batteries and never let them go under 3.80 per cell.

Yea, i'll get some pictures together after i get off of work today. I use Deans on everything though . I've grown to hate those Tamiya connectors. When they get bent in the slightest they can really test your patience.

So here are a couple pictures. Not my cleanest work but it's effective and will stay out of the way of the wheel lol.

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