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Old 01-20-2005, 03:43 AM
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Default Li-poly batteries for receiver?

I know most people use Li-poly batteries for electric planes and Li-ion for receiver batteries. Is there any reason why you shouldn't use Li-poly batteries for receiver batteries in giant scale gas planes?
Old 01-20-2005, 06:12 AM
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

I belive the lipoly deliver high current discharge i guess.

Anyone ?
Old 01-20-2005, 09:56 AM
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

I don't think it would matter.. In fact Aircraft International is advertising this http://www.aircraftinternational.com...2800/index.htm ... It uses Li-Poly batteries. Of course you will need regulators if you use Li-poly. I think it's only a matter of time before people switch over, the flat design would make some radio installations easy.
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

Li-Poly's work without issue. The thing that concerns most is their fragile nature as compared to Li-Ion in this enviroment.

Poly is wrapped in a mylar semi soft housing and is susceptible punctures.
Poly has no provisions for venting the cells.
Poly power tabs are fragile and must be secured or assembled in such a fashion to prevent fracture form the vibration of gassers.

Thermal runaway is a possibility and since there is no vent, I'd suggest you remove them from the model while charging as a precaution.

All that said, many people are using them. Modelbau and Emcotec offer specially assembled Li-Poly cells with housings and charge protection circuits built-in for our needs.
Old 01-20-2005, 03:17 PM
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

You could use them, But if they are in a high vibration environment, it might do damage to the LI-POLY battery. Why not Lithium Ion? I know Fromeco sells them real cheap, and they are awesome!
Old 01-20-2005, 04:25 PM
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

From what I have been told is that the tabs will fatigue from vibration. I hear ThunderPower is working on this but no idea when something would be available.


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Old 03-28-2011, 05:34 PM
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

I used these in my 50cc wild hare edge 540 and in the plastic case they are very tough and easy to fasten in with velcro and remove and with a smartfly they offer 10,000 ma of redundant power.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=14976
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

I use them in all my fuel planes. Some are small 2 cells and some are bigger 3 cells.

I have had Lipo battery tabs break but never in a aircraft. If I really beat the living C_ _ P out of my RC truck it is possible that the battery tab/circuit board will shatter.

I can not imagine that a aircraft would be able to damage one unless you lawn dart it.
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?

the biggest reason i don't use Lipos,they can cause a fire when recharging,you have to remove them from plane to do so.and they are just to to fragile as already said.
it is safer, better and easier to use A123's
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Default RE: Li-poly batteries for receiver?


ORIGINAL: sacrcflyer

I used these in my 50cc wild hare edge 540 and in the plastic case they are very tough and easy to fasten in with velcro and remove and with a smartfly they offer 10,000 ma of redundant power.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=14976
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Man, you dug up a 6 year old thread????? I'm impressed except that you used it just to proffer your personal choice of battery, things have changed in 6 years; can you say "A123"?

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