Dewalt a123 vs lipo's - RC-Monster Forums

Hickoryhead · **Dewalt a123 vs lipo's -** 12.02.2007, 05:20 AM

I have been thinking for a while about these packs. I can get used tons 18 volt dewalt packs for free. Some are worth it others not. I can do the take apart and build but is it worth it? Thats the question. I have not used anything other than Lipos. The reason I do is run time. I don't have to stop a lot to change them. Will a123's be the same way on a MM? or am I looking at 5 to 10 minute run times say on 12 cells? It would be cheaper for me but I hate to stop and change batteries all the time.

glassdoctor · 12.02.2007, 05:29 AM

The 18v Dewalt packs are basic nickel cells, not A123. If you meant 36v.... then I would definitely give them a try. I'll take one, lol :)

aqwut · 12.02.2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by glassdoctor

The 18v Dewalt packs are basic nickel cells, not A123. If you meant 36v.... then I would definitely give them a try. I'll take one, lol :)

LOL... Those 18V nickel Cadmium are junky, I tried it.. not much power..

magudaman · 12.03.2007, 07:52 PM

I use the a123 and I only get them from dewalt packs. I am currently running 5s 2p (10 cells total) so around 16.5v at 4300 mah on a MM with a 9xl motor. I get around 20 minutes run time some times less. Depends on how I'm driving. THey work great, provide lots of current but are hard to tell when they are dead because they have such a flat discharge curve. I love em and they will last more than twice as long as lipos.