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

Making Lipos Safe and Dealing with Failures Lipos get a bad rap for being dangerous and unpredictable. The truth is that they are only as dangerous as you let them be and they are predictable enough for safe use once you are properly educated on them. As such… Read More »Making Lipos Safe and Dealing with Failures

The 80% Rule In the past electric models were simply flown or driven until the battery waned. This was fine for NiCd and NiMH packs but doing this to a Lipo can greatly reduce its life. As such it is common practice to follow what is referred to… Read More »The 80% Rule

The Variable C and How it Applies The Variable C Even though C is printed in some way on every Lipo we buy, many people do not fully understand what it is or how to figure it out. Simply put C is a variable just like X from… Read More »The Variable C and How it Applies

Lipo Basics Lipos (lithium polymer batteries aka li-poly) are the most popular power source for electric RC these days. They offer phenomenal energy storage/weight ratios and current output capabilities compared to older types of batteries. They are so good in fact that they are revolutionizing RC as we… Read More »Lipo Basics

RC Battery Technology Basic Electric RC info ♣  All about Lipo Balance Connectors ♣   Calculating Flight Amps and Watts Without A Data Logger ♣   Choosing A Charger & Power Supply ♣   How Lipo Chargers Work ♣   HV Power Systems, Why They Are Better ♣   Keeping A Battery/Flight Log… Read More »RC Battery Technology