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Old 06-19-2004 | 10:35 AM
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mobert
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Default Switchin' to Lipo Mathematics

Please tell me if I'm doing my math right. I am currently using 14-cells GP3300 NiMh cells, which work out to 32oz. in weight. I need approx. 35 amps, and 40 in short bursts. If I were to use the new Kokam 2100 20C discharge Lipo's, I would need a 5s1p to get the voltage and the amperage. This weighs just under 16 oz. given the FMADirect weight specs. Although this is a 16oz savings in weight, I am going down from 3300 mah to 2100mah capacity. So, it's probably better to look for another 5s2p type combo with smaller capacity cells that saves me approx. 12 oz. in weight but gains me much more capacity, correct?