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Batfish
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06.23.2005, 11:41 AM

If your ESC doesn't have built-in support for low voltage cut-off (LVC) when using lipo batteries, it would be a smart idea to purchase a specific LVC device. Kokam/FMA sells one. Just search for "low voltage cut-off" and "Kokam FMA" at your favorite shop, or check in with Mike to see if he can help you there. Expect to pay just short of $20 for that device.

I would personally not chance running lipo without LVC, either through the ESC or a specific device. Lipo battery packs are too expensive to ruin one just because you ran too long. A lipo that has been over-discharged may never re-charge to it's original capacity, and in extreme cases may not re-charge at all.

Cut them off at 2.8V per cell, or better yet 3.0V per cell to be safe when discharging/running.

Also, on the Triton charging - make sure you set for 1C charging (3.2A, in this case), and use the temperature probe. I don't have a Triton and have never used one so I can't help much more than that. I do, however, charge my lipo packs with the ICE charger, which defaults to a peak/max of 4.2V per cell when charging. I also set the max temp at 90F, even though the danger zone is well above 120F. I want to be absolutely safe with them. When the temp outside is over 90F, I will adjust accordingly, but I don't expect to set the temp any higher than 110F with the lipo packs.

Gotta keep it safe and responsible :)


Joe

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