lipos in an optic 6
05-18-2005, 11:05 AM
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lipos in an optic 6
my question actually would be what are safe operating voltages for the hitec optic 6. i want to use an 11.1v lipo that gives a full charge of 12.6v, is this too much voltage for the radio to handle?
05-19-2005, 10:05 AM
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RE: lipos in an optic 6
Hitec does not support the use of any battery technology less the factory provided unit. There are some caveats as we recognize a NiCad or NiMH will work without issue of different capacities providing the cell count and or voltage is 9.6V.
Lithium is a problem as the static charge is rather high at 12.6V out the gate as you note. We are aware of many users successfully integrating Lithium cells into TX's without issue, However Hitec has not performed tests, nor do we have any feedback on the culpability of Lithium in the Optic TX. Hitec does not recommend this retro-fit, albeit we again recognize it may work without issue.
You assume any and all consequences with respect to damage, liability and or eradicate behavior with the Lithium integration!
If you go here with Lithium, be sure and remove the battery from the TX for charging each and every time.
Lithium is a problem as the static charge is rather high at 12.6V out the gate as you note. We are aware of many users successfully integrating Lithium cells into TX's without issue, However Hitec has not performed tests, nor do we have any feedback on the culpability of Lithium in the Optic TX. Hitec does not recommend this retro-fit, albeit we again recognize it may work without issue.
You assume any and all consequences with respect to damage, liability and or eradicate behavior with the Lithium integration!
If you go here with Lithium, be sure and remove the battery from the TX for charging each and every time.
