C Rating of a LiPo Battery In a previous article we talked about how the highest C rating has so many benefits that it makes it well worth it. However, because of all of these benefits, some LiPo manufactures use the C rating as not just a performance specification but more as a marketing tactic. …
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Here is why you need to Buy the Highest C rating RC LiPo
It is fairly common that a new hobbyist to RC may think too high of a C rating would be bad for their RC. In fact the higher the C rating, the better off your entire system will be. Here is a quick review of how we use the C rating to calculate the maximum …
LiPo Battery Pack vs Pack Age
Since LiPo battery packs have been used in RC vehicles, performance levels have jumped up significantly. LiPo batteries have a lot of advantages such as being light weight, having high power output, high charge rates, low internal resistance and more. However, there are some disadvantages too. In particular LiPo batteries only perform their best for …
Ripple Voltage in an ESC Explained and How to Improve it
The ESC in a radio controlled vehicle is responsible for delivering power from the battery pack to the motor. Input power to the ESC is in the form of direct current. Output power is in the form of alternating current that is in perfect synchronization with the motor. The complex process of converting DC to …
Can too high of a LiPo C rating Damage your RC Car?
When you are looking to purchase a LiPo battery for your RC car, no one explains what exactly is required. Sure, you may know exactly what voltage you need as represented by the amount of LiPo cells in series. You may also know the capacity that you need as represented by the “mAh” of the …