Keeping A Battery/Flight Log What is a Battery/Flight Log? A battery or flight log is simply a written log containing various information about your batteries and or flights. This information can be as simple as the counting the number of cycles or can be expanded to include information… Read More »Keeping A Battery/Flight Log
The Charging Process Charger User Settings Most modern chargers have a “settings” or “options” menu in them that will allow you to adjust various global and battery specific settings. Many have dozens of options and the majority of these settings will be just fine from the factory, but… Read More »The Charging Process
How Lipo Chargers Work I am no expert on this subject. I did not go to school to learn how to charge Lipos nor did I even attend a 1-day seminar on the subject. Everything written below is from personal experience, online reading and basic understanding of electrical… Read More »How Lipo Chargers Work
All about Lipo Balance Connectors This is one of those subjects that just baffles many pilots, new or seasoned. Many see it as some magical device that does nothing but cramp their style. If you are one of these baffled folks or even if you think you have… Read More »All about Lipo Balance Connectors
Lipo Issues Lithium polymer batteries, like most battery types, are complicated chemical and mechanical devices. They are awesome power sources for rc use but they are also fragile and prone to problems. Below I will attempt to cover, and offer advise on, many of the common problems that… Read More »Lipo Issues
Convert Other Server Power Supply for RC Use The following article is nothing more than a project report. I take no responsibility for how others may use this information. After my success with the HP power supply (PS), I started a search for other models. That lead me… Read More »Convert Other Server Power Supply for RC Use
2x HP Server PS for 24V The following article is nothing more than a project report. I take no responsibility for how others may use this information. During my research for converting a server power supply (PS from here on out) for RC use, I also ran across… Read More »2x HP Server PS for 24V
Convert HP Server Power Supply for RC Use The following article is nothing more than a project report. I take no responsibility for how others may use this information. I have been following several threads on RCGroups about converting many types of power supplies for powering RC chargers… Read More »Convert HP Server Power Supply for RC Use
My Light Bulb Discharger Build(s) The following article is nothing more than a project report. I take no responsibility for how others may use this information. My Discharger Build I went a long time without a discharger. Basically I just used my rc heli as the discharger any… Read More »My Light Bulb Discharger Build(s)
Safe Lipo Preparation for Disposal Warning: Attempt at own risk. A lack of knowledge or improper equipment can result in the loss of equipment, electrical shock and fire. Only attempt if you fully understand what you are doing and are willing to accept the risks. I am not… Read More »Safe Lipo Preparation for Disposal