Originally Posted by
CMUidiot
Do you need to use a different ESC when running a NiMH battery to a Lipo battery? What I mean is that I have some old ESCs (Novak Racer and Duster) and I'm running a MiMH battery. If I were to start using a Lipo, do I need to change the ESC too?
They will work just fine. The newer ESCs have a voltage cugt-off to prevent overdischarging lipos but you can either use an external cut-off like the Novak smart stop or time you run so you don't over discharge the pack.