a123 or lipo.... and other ?s

[bdebde]

I really like the Apogee li-mn batteries, they are safer than lipo and have the same voltage. They also charge the same as lipo, except you can charge at 2C (30 min or so)

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by bdebde

I really like the Apogee li-mn batteries, they are safer than lipo and have the same voltage. They also charge the same as lipo, except you can charge at 2C (30 min or so)

Those Apogee cells are a little on the pricey side though compared to Lipos or A123s...

[bdebde]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Those Apogee cells are a little on the pricey side though compared to Lipos or A123s...

yeah that's true, but ya can't put a price on safety, not to mention cutting charge time in half!

[BrianG]

The A123's seem to be a good choice if safety, charge time, and discharge C are your major concerns. It would just be nice if they were available in a flat pack instead of round...