Are these digital voltage alarms a MUST for Lipo batteries. New to hobby wanting to go 2s Lipo on RC cars.
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If you have no other way of knowing how low the battery's voltage is during use, you run the risk of damaging the battery (and greatly reducing its useful life time) by discharging it below the 20% point. LiPo batteries REALLY don't like being run all the way down - that will kill them very quickly. So either a device like this, or an alert LED on the vehicle itself, needs to alert you when you get down to that level.
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I have one of these, but once I determined a safe flight time for a particular battery in my plane, I didn't really need it. But for the price, it could be a useful tool just to be safe.
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They are a great tool if used properly. I have them in several RC models, from planes to helis, cars to trucks, and lately, I have them mounted in my rock crawlers. If you're new to RC models, then you should invest in them to keep track of the battery's discharge levels. LiPo batteries do not live long if they are discharge below a certain point and these batteries are not cheap. The alarms are more than loud enough to be heard on an RC car or truck operated on closed course tracks especially if you get the alarms with dual speakers on them. They are worth the money but not a must have item. They are a great tool if used properly. I have them in several RC models, from planes to helis, cars to trucks, and lately, I have them mounted in my rock crawlers. If you're new to RC models, then you should invest in them to keep track of the battery's discharge levels. LiPo batteries do not live long if they are discharge below a certain point and these batteries are not cheap. The alarms are more than loud enough to be heard on an RC car or truck operated on closed course tracks especially if you get the alarms with dual speakers on them. They are worth the money but not a must have item.
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Only LiPo and LiFe. Haven't had a battery like that, and haven't tested it. Just get a charger made for the battery to be safe. Always
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I do not know about running it with lipo's. I will say that the fan runs very fast and loud on my NiMH 7.2v. I would just concentrate on the motor temp and call it good.
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2s lipo for sure, 3s will run hot and cause the esc to do a thermal shutdown after about 2 mins on a Stampede 4x4 geared 11/52 with proline trenchers
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Best thing is to look at your manual or look it up online. If your motor isn't designed to handle 11.1 lipo then stay away from it.
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Yes...just do what directions say to turn the esc to low volt detection.....I run a 3s lipo in mine
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Dunno if this one will makeyour truck faster, which kind of batterie areu using right now? If u r still on 6/7cell lithiumion go and switch to 2s lipo packs, for thoseu will need a different loader than the standart one, but buying a lipo loader and 2 lipo packs realyisworth it cause with those u will drive for like 45 minutes, charge them in 1 hour and have like 150% speed and power.GreetingsRoger
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On page 58 in my 197i manual - no mention of battery voltage. You can set an alarm for low voltage, but I see no battery voltage reading in my manual. I am looking at manual #532030-1_A.. in early 2015 (purchase)
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No. You will need a 3 cell lipo battery. You will also need to start upgrading parts as a 3 cell will start breaking stock parts.
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After years of advancing in car audio i would never use a Farrad battery again. Not even on a small build, IMO its a waste of $ and time. Upgrade main battery with the big 3 0 gauge used for best performance on a small system.I run a HO alt, 4 batteries, 12 fuses, 100+ feet of 0 gauge OFC wire, I have a couple grand in electrical system.
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Hello, I'm running my lunch boxes on 7.2V 5000mAh NiMH batteries just fine. They last a lot longer than back in the day. On your 2nd question Did you mean Lipo batteries or a brushless engine?
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Yes, I ordered some 2 Cell lipos for mine. Venom makes a lipo that is the exact size and even comes with the mini tamiya plug. The only thing is, the batteries are intended for air soft guns and the polarity is opposite so I had to switch the the wires at the batt plug. You may be able to find another battery that fits the battery tray but either way, 2 cell lipos work great. One other thing, the original motor already burned up. The replacement motor is about $30 but Team Associated makes the exact same motor and slightly faster for about $8. mounting holes are the same, the shaft size and the motor leads are all the same. Yes, I ordered some 2 Cell lipos for mine. Venom makes a lipo that is the exact size and even comes with the mini tamiya plug. The only thing is, the batteries are intended for air soft guns and the polarity is opposite so I had to switch the the wires at the batt plug. You may be able to find another battery that fits the battery tray but either way, 2 cell lipos work great. One other thing, the original motor already burned up. The replacement motor is about $30 but Team Associated makes the exact same motor and slightly faster for about $8. mounting holes are the same, the shaft size and... » Read More Yes, I ordered some 2 Cell lipos for mine. Venom makes a lipo that is the exact size and even comes with the mini tamiya plug. The only thing is, the batteries are intended for air soft guns and the polarity is opposite so I had to switch the the wires at the batt plug. You may be able to find another battery that fits the battery tray but either way, 2 cell lipos work great. One other thing, the original motor already burned up. The replacement motor is about $30 but Team Associated makes the exact same motor and slightly faster for about $8. mounting holes are the same, the shaft size and the motor leads are all the same. « Show Less
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I used the 3-cell 11.1v lipo all summer on it. Works completely fine. System is good for 14.4v.
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Yes in the long run. I called castle creations and their tech department told me this brand of lipo is under rated (c) and will harm your esc. My mamba monster esc caught on fire after a 10 minute run...
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Thanks! It's good to know, just for an emergency. I've run my Nextgen unit for about 5 years using 2 of their 2/3 batteries. I keep one in the unit and every month or so swap them.
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Not sure what batteries you have but the will work with all Lipo batteries.
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From most people I hear in car audio, they say a second battery is not the way to go. Just puts more strain on the alternator. It's better to have 1 big battery, if anything just get a larger battery. I have 4 sets of 3 way components and 12" sub powered by 2 600rms amps. My voltage stays completely stable on a stock alternator with just one of these batteries. Rule of thumb is to take your amps combined RMS wattage and thats what you'll want in a battery.