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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-12-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Is my Li Ion battery pack ruined?

Typically when you over discharge any lithium based battery it is toast. You may be able to revive the battery if you charge it at a very slow rate.

Joshua Gordon
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-12-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Blinky vs. Equinox

We offer standalone Balancer you can use with your charger, that is compatible with 99% of batteries without the need for additional adapters. We also have a Thunder Power adapter so that you will...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-12-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: EF 480 Flight Time

When you use your Wattmeter, what is the current draw for the Mini Funtana setup?

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Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-09-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,419
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: storing li-poly's??

Many LiPo's user store their batteries in their house. A lot of them also use LiPo Sacks to charge and store their LiPo's.

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-09-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Electrifly Equinox Balance Plugs

One of the main differences is that Our Balancer has concise and simple to follow instructions.

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-09-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Lipo series questions.

Using packs in series or parallel, over larger packs is preferred by many flyer's as you have the option to use the smaller packs in other applications. This also allows you to charge and balance...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-09-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Need help choosing lipo's

The best battery for this application would be a 2100mAh, 15C pack as the Typhoon can be an Amp hog depending on your prop selection.

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
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Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-09-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Batt Ideas for a 4.5 pound 3d plane

Are you looking for LiPo batteries or NiMh? What is the Motor/esc setup?


Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
02-09-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,701
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: 20 Amp ESC with Lipo

You should absolutely be able to use LiPo's for these applications, but you will need to pay attention to the low voltage cutoff (LVC) of the Speed Controller.

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-08-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Lipo balancer connector help Parkzone Li-Po

Can you upload more pictures of the plugs so that we can help figure it out?


Thanks,

Josh

Joshua Gordon
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-08-2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: New to lipos and charging - basic how-to questions

Yes you can put a Deans Ultra plug onto the charger, make sure to solder, not crimp the connection.
You can charge through either the main discharge cord or the balance plug.

Although a...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-07-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 984
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: When do I recharge LiPo's?

You might find this thread about LiPo storage useful:

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9882

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-07-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,187
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: lipo question for the experts

There is no simple answer. Mathematically it should double, but a 4200 pack will weigh more than the 2100 and therefore affect the motor output.

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
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Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-07-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: LiPo w/o balancer plug

One can only assume that the reason these LiPo batteries have no balancing connectors is a to minimize their cost. You certainly want to balance your LiPos to maximize their life and performance. ...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-07-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 861
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: LiPo in a crash

On the whole any physical damage to LiPo batteries can create internal damage and may become a fire hazard. We have proper disposal methods on our website.

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
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Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-07-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Hi amp lipo charger

How many cells in series are you looking to charge?
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Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-07-2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,805
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Guide for maintaining lipo and nm packs

You can find LiPo maintenance information in the Battery Education pages of our website.

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Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-07-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,506
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Is lipo balancer really important?

Balancers are very important to the longevity and performance of LiPo batteries. Balancers allow the individual cells in the battery pack to get evenly charged. Cells within a pack that are...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-06-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Vampower Battery?

Can you upload a picture of the connector?
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-06-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,844
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: I need a good do-it-all Lipo charger...

Something to consider is that not all LiPo chargers have balancers built in, meaning that you will have to buy a balancer also. We offer a Digital Balancing LiPo charger on our website.


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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-06-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Lipo balancer connector help Parkzone Li-Po

This balancer plug is the same one that we use on our packs. Can you upload a picture of the Orbit LiPo connectors?
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-06-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Sig Kadet EP42 battery?

Cliff are you looking for LiPo or NiMh batteries to fit your Kadet?

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-06-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: 6S Li po: charger/balancer?

For a battery that size you can use a serial charger and a balancer that can work at the same time that you're charging.
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-06-2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: Can you charge without using the balancing jack?

What you will need to do is use the discharge cords (red & black) to charge the battery, then you would attach a balancer to the balancing cords so that the pack can balance whilst charging. We...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-06-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By JoshGordon

RE: LiIPO connectors

The most commonly used connector for this type of application would be the "Deans Ultra" type connectors.

Joshua Gordon
Common Sense RC
www.CommonSenseRC.com
Toll Free 866-405-8811
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