So I just got my HL Panther G and I when to my local hobby store to find batteries for it, and I was wondering (since they had no Li-on batteries) whether I could just plug one of my Li-po batteries instead of a Li-on? And if so does it matter which type?
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Originally posted by Tanker101 View PostSo I just got my HL Panther G and I when to my local hobby store to find batteries for it, and I was wondering (since they had no Li-on batteries) whether I could just plug one of my Li-po batteries instead of a Li-on? And if so does it matter which type?
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Originally posted by Rubicon99 View Post
You can use Lipos in your tank. Best to use 2 cell but you can use 3 cells as well. If you use 3 cells switch the tank via the remote to the Low Powers setting. How to do this in is in the manual. But basically press and hold the “G” button while moving the right stick down. You will here a “ding” sound. To put it back in High Power press and hold the “G” button and mover the right stick up.
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I assume you have a lipo capable charger and a cell checker to see what you volts per cell are after use? I have a number of HL tanks from small to large and some plastic tread some metal. I run Hobby Star 5200 2s in them and in the lighter tanks I can run like 6 hours off and on doing battles with other tanks, basically all afternoon on a single charge, on the heavier tanks about 2 hours. I use my cell checker now and then to make sure I don’t run down but am amazed at how long I can run. I do have a low voltage alarm but just don’t use it…
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Originally posted by Evan D View PostI assume you have a lipo capable charger and a cell checker to see what you volts per cell are after use? I have a number of HL tanks from small to large and some plastic tread some metal. I run Hobby Star 5200 2s in them and in the lighter tanks I can run like 6 hours off and on doing battles with other tanks, basically all afternoon on a single charge, on the heavier tanks about 2 hours. I use my cell checker now and then to make sure I don’t run down but am amazed at how long I can run. I do have a low voltage alarm but just don’t use it…
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Originally posted by Tanker101 View Post
I do not have a cell checker, I do have a local hobby shop that I was planning to go to this weekend to find a battery for my tank and to ask about just that as I am still quite unsure what you fellows mean by "2 cell" or "3 cell".
So in the case of lipo or liion the voltage of one cell is 3.7v nominal. So a 1 cell battery or as you may see it, 1S, is a battery made up of one single cell with a nominal or average voltage of 3.7v. A 2S would be 2 cells of the same capacity and nominal voltage of 3.7v wired together in series to increase voltage and sold as a solid unit. As the number of S's goes up the voltage increases by "X"S × 3.7v so a 2S is 2S× 3.7= 7.4V 3S × 3.7= 11.1V
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Originally posted by Tanker101 View Post
I do not have a cell checker, I do have a local hobby shop that I was planning to go to this weekend to find a battery for my tank and to ask about just that as I am still quite unsure what you fellows mean by "2 cell" or "3 cell".
In the case of a Lipos,
2 cell = 7.4v (~8.4v peek)
3 cell = 11.1v (~12.1v peek)
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Originally posted by Rubicon99 View Post
The number of individual batteries matted together to form a complete battery.
In the case of a Lipos,
2 cell = 7.4v (~8.4v peek)
3 cell = 11.1v (~12.1v peek)
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Originally posted by oldwolf View Post
And bear in mind, it is how many cells in series, not necesarily how many total cells. You could have 6 total cells arranged in 3 parallel sets of 2 cells in series. That would be considered a 2 cell pack. Or they could be in 2 parallel sets of 3 cells in series. That would be considered a 3 cell pack. Series adds the voltages. Parallel increases amp hours without increasing voltage.
Honestly the fact that he did not know what a battery “cell” was is an indication that maybe he would be better served using safer and more simple 7.2v NiMH batteries for the time being. In my opinion Lipos in the hands of an inexperienced hobbyist is not a good recipe.
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Originally posted by Tanker101 View PostSo I just got my HL Panther G and I when to my local hobby store to find batteries for it, and I was wondering (since they had no Li-on batteries) whether I could just plug one of my Li-po batteries instead of a Li-on? And if so does it matter which type?
Originally posted by tank_me View Post
This was the seller I got mine from. The do state they are NCR18650GA which are Sanyo or Panasonic cells, but the pack I opened was LGs. I chose these because they had the XT60 connector on them and have a balance plug for charging.
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