MLaCoste

My Feedback: (15)

Would an 11.1V, 2080mAh lithium pack be okay to use for the ECU pack?

Here are the specs on the pack I'm thinking of using:

Pack Specifications:

2S1P
Capacity: 2080 mAh
Dimensions: 8.6mm Thick x 53mm Wide x 85mm Long
Weight: 97 grams
16 Gauge Silicon Wire Leads
Expected Capacity @ 1C (2.08A) = 2080 mAh
Expected Capacity @ 10.5C (22A) = (~1872 mAh)
Operating Specifications:

Maximum Charged Voltage: 8.4V
Minimum Discharged Voltage: 6.0V
Maximum Charge Amperage: 2.08A (1C)
Maximum Continuous Discharge Amperage: 22A (10.5C)
Maximum Burst (5-10 Seconds) Discharge Amperage: 29.4A (14C)

Regards,
Mark

George

My Feedback: (57)

Mark, I've been using an 11.1 V 3300 mAH Duralite for some time w/o issue. I'm sure Kevin or Ed will respond shortly.

George

MLaCoste

My Feedback: (15)

Thanks, George! It's good to get other's opinions.

KevinM

Hi Mark,

Your specs are a little confusing- You asked about an 11.1V pack, but all your listed data is for an 8.4V pack. Like George, I've also been using an 11.1V duralite pack without issue, the ECU can handle the increase in voltage. An 8.4V pack however is a tad below what the stock NiCd pack puts out, I'm not sure if you'll have enough power to start... (George, didn't you try a 2 cell Duralite?)

George

My Feedback: (57)

Kevin, I did have a 2-cell but never tried it with the SimJet. Maybe I'll have to do a test using a 2S pack.

George

MLaCoste

My Feedback: (15)

Kevin, you're right in my specs......oops wrong pack.

The pack I'm looking at is one that we carry:

Apogee 3-Cell 2080mAh Li-Po, 11.1V
Maximum Charged Voltage: 12.6V
Minimum Discharged Voltage: 9.0V
Maximum Charge Amperage: 2.08A (1C)
Maximum Continuous Discharge Amperage: 22A (10.5C)
Maximum Burst (5-10 Seconds) Discharge Amperage: 29.4A (14C)

Thanks again,
Mark

KevinM

That makes more sense. You're good to use it.

MLaCoste

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Thank You!!