Recciever/ECU: Life vs. Li-Ion Bats. Moest Reliable
#7
'For all my models including those that are using HV servos: 2S LiFe for receivers (all receivers are dual supply, now either the Spektrum 12310T or 20310T) and 3S LiFe for the JetCat ECUs. They can sit forever fully charged and never swell. You do not have to worry about issues when charging (assuming you are using a proper charger). The only time I use a LiPo is for very high amp applications as electric planes and helis. I learned the most important thing about LiPo batteries is that they should never be kept at full charge for over 24 hours. Bring them to storage voltage. All my LiFe batteries whether 2S or 3S are 2500 mA, conservatively good for 4 flights.
aehaas
aehaas
Last edited by aehaas; 05-16-2018 at 11:46 AM.
#8
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I have been noting but LiFes for years. I dont fly often so the so low self discharge rate is a huge plus. I have two 2300 packs in the 2.6 viper and the powerbox reflects about 450Ma per flight. I even converted my air pump with Life's- The 2s 123s that I scavenged from a DeWalt pack have been on my fuel jug for about 6 years now and still last all day. Scotty
#10
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2x Li-Ion for the RX 3S LiFe for the ECU, Retract if Electric is tap on the number 2 battery with JST connector so it doesn’t drain the battery, smoke is 2s lipo (will switch that to Li-Ion eventually)
#11
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Craig