I have read in various threads some things about LIPO batteries that confuses me.

E.g.
that if you use a battery with too little C-rating you can actually damage the ESC (and/or motor).

- Is this true?
- And if so, why is that?

I would have thought (as with NIMH) that if you use to small batteries, the truck just drives slower. But with no harm to any parts. But I have seen some manufactures writes xx C-rating is minimum for the given truck.

Also I have read, that a lower C-rated battery pack won't last for as long run time as a higher C-rated pack.

- I thought that C-rate told to what rate the battery pack could discharge its power. I.e. the "punch" of the battery pack?

Whereas mah rating (solely) would tell about run time. And if anything a lower C-rating will give longer run time, as the battery cannot give out its power so fast.

- Are there any good "understanding LIPO batteries, ESC and motors for dummies" links?

Kind regards
Jens
Denmark