LiPo damage a non-LiPo ESC?
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LiPo damage a non-LiPo ESC?
From what I understood, the main issue with an ESC being LiPo compatible is it having an LVC. I thought that was just to protect the battery, and not really a big deal if you are able to use a cheap Low-Voltage Alarm connected to the balance cable.
My rule of thumb has always been that anything that can handle a 7-Cell Nimh pack (8.4v at full charge) should be able to handle a 2s LiPo (also 8.4v at full charge).
What confuses me is that I have come across many saying that they killed their old ESC doing this. All I can figure is that maybe the longer run-time caused their ESC to overheat? Otherwise is there anything i'm missing? How else would a LiPo damage a pre-LiPo ESC?
My rule of thumb has always been that anything that can handle a 7-Cell Nimh pack (8.4v at full charge) should be able to handle a 2s LiPo (also 8.4v at full charge).
What confuses me is that I have come across many saying that they killed their old ESC doing this. All I can figure is that maybe the longer run-time caused their ESC to overheat? Otherwise is there anything i'm missing? How else would a LiPo damage a pre-LiPo ESC?