ORIGINAL: HelisRule
Possibly stupid question: Does the new LiPo arrive without a full charge? The instruction sheet has specifics about the first charge but it doesn't specify whether it's shipped charged or not. I'm getting 11.73v on the pack with my VOM, which is what the sheet tells me I should get. If I read the sheet properly, it appears I need to charge it to 12.x volts. I'm guessing it needs to be charged before first use.
Yes, absolutely charge the Li-Po's before using them. Also they don't have memory so you can charge them with partial charges in them and it won't effect flight times. Just don't run them low it will damage them.
I'm getting this thing off the ground even if it costs me parts!
Well you've got the right attitiude.
Got a few extra parts with that last order, including a different color canopy. After buying the red one, I decided I liked the yellow one better.
That's funny. I migrated to blue after buying a red one.
Oh, I also cut the slots in the main motor's heatsink as some of you suggested. Does it matter what kind of conductant I used on it?
I don't think what kind of thermal paste is too critical.
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