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Hello everyone. I have a question that prolly seems stupid to some of you. I am just getting into the little indoor 3-d foam planes. I would like to know if you can use NiMH batteries with a brushless motor. All that I have seen recomended is LiPo's. I would like to have Lipos but the expense of the batteries and the charger is not allowed by my budget at this time. I have a complete system with himax motor, castle creations speed controller props and gearbox all set out, Im just trying to decide on a battery. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Matt Kirsch

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Of course you can use NiMH batteries on brushless motors. Electricity is electricity; it doesn't have "flavors" that a particular motor won't like (e.g. EEEEW! Grape! I hate grape! ). Also, if you have only seen LiPolys recommended for brushless motors, you haven't been looking very hard... NiMH is still a very popular choice for budget minded and cautious fliers.

Just like with the LiPoly batteries, the NiMH you choose will depend on how much current you're expecting to draw.

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Well, Ill tell you where I have been looking. Foamy FActory .com. I've downloaded all their planes for foam airplanes. Ive also found a power combo that they recommended. I just didnt want to spend that much on LiPos. Thanks for your help.