Why are my batteries getting hot?

[wevie]

I know better batteries make a difference. I let him run my LiPo's when I'm bashing with him, but for an inexpensive battery, I can buy him a box full of the Tenergy packs, let him run them and charge them, and never worry about a LiPo fault or loss of an expensive battery.

I'll pull the pinion and make sure the motor spins freely.

All wiring and connections have been double checked - we use deans exclusively.

What would the effect be of a steering servo going south? He only has a 2055 Traxxas servo. If it starts to go and draws excessive current from the system, would battery voltage drop substantially enough to overheat?

[lutach]

Originally Posted by wevie

I'll pull the pinion and make sure the motor spins freely.

Afterwards see if the vehicle moves freely as well. Check all possible areas for binding. Double check the plugs on motor and ESC.

[jhautz]

Tenergy batteries are not very good cells to begin with. I had a pack once and it was pretty much junk. If you want to run NiMH get some better quality cells like GP or IB cells and you will see better results.