First impressions from a Lipo Noob

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First impressions from a Lipo Noob

Postby motomech » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:37 pm

The pictures don't really convey scale and I got to tell you'all, everything is so much smaller than I had imagined.
From the bricks, to the Hyperion 1420, to the HP DPS600B-B PS's, even the connectors.
Having never been into models, I didn't really make the RC connection.

Now where are my bi-focals? :roll:

I do have a jeweler's lighted magnifier.
Motomech(reformed I.C.E. enthusiast)

2003 Rocky Mountain Edge w/2WD. , Dual Ananda Q100 "fast wind" W/stk. controllers modd'ed to 17A, 28 mph on 12S Lipo, Stand Alone CA, Cycle Lumenator
2007 GT Idrive 5 3.0, MXUS geared mini/Lyen Mini-Monster on the frt.
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Re: First impressions from a Lipo Noob

Postby neptronix » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:19 pm

Welcome to the club :)
ES facebook group: http://facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_125035107565566&ap=1

The all-arounder: 8T MAC motor on a Trek 4500.
The girlfriend bike: 350W front MAC on a 700c Trek.
The wheelie machine: 20" Rear Magic Pie II on a Trek 4300 MTB
The Bus: ??? on a 'da bomb' cargo bike frame

Pro-tips for noobs: Avoid BMS Battery like the plague | Charge RC Lipos to 4.15v, stop discharging at 3.5-3.6v | Use torque plates/arms! | Rear mounted hubs are always best
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Re: First impressions from a Lipo Noob

Postby dogman » Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:56 pm

Where did I put that 36v 5 ah battery? Oh,,, why there it is, in my front shirt pocket. :mrgreen:

Crazy small and light, if you are used to sla's.
THE LIPO RULES. NEVER ABOVE 4.3V NEVER BELOW 2.7V DON'T PUNCTURE

Ideal charging /discharging range for Lipo, 3.65v minimum 4.1v maximum

See battery technology section, FAQ thread at the top of the page for lipo noob info.
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