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BrianG · 06.27.2008, 10:31 AM

I toyed with the idea of using lipos on a UBEC with a custom LVC circuit, but didn't like that idea too much. For one, I already had the batteries, so the mod was "free". Two, if out playing and don't want to stop, I can run down NiXXs lower than I would normally without too much adverse affects, but lipos...

Spektrum says the lower overall voltage doesn't affect range, and that makes sense if everythig was designed for 6v. But if the battery goes as low as 4.5-5v, that's gotta affect the range somewhat I would think. This just makes sure I have a solid 6v no matter what. Even at 1.1v/cell "cutoff", I'd still have 5.5v minimum.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	06.27.2008, 10:31 AM I toyed with the idea of using lipos on a UBEC with a custom LVC circuit, but didn't like that idea too much. For one, I already had the batteries, so the mod was "free". Two, if out playing and don't want to stop, I can run down NiXXs lower than I would normally without too much adverse affects, but lipos... Spektrum says the lower overall voltage doesn't affect range, and that makes sense if everythig was designed for 6v. But if the battery goes as low as 4.5-5v, that's gotta affect the range somewhat I would think. This just makes sure I have a solid 6v no matter what. Even at 1.1v/cell "cutoff", I'd still have 5.5v minimum.