battery

Hey Guys, New to the forum, but have been a long time Flitetest viewer. Ive recently got into the hobby and am itching to learn! One of the things I am REALLY wanting to understand is Batteries... What do all the numbers and varieties mean... Anyone willing to explain it to me...

hi this is off topic but need an awnser quick. can i charge this battery http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26466__ZIPPY_Compact_2200mAh_3S_2 5C_Lipo_Pack_AUS_Warehouse_.html with this charger included in the bixler RTF...

Hey everyone, I've got an idea for a DIY Battery Discharger since my HobbyKing ECO6 50w 5A charger can only discharge at 1A and I'd like to charge and discharge in bulk per YCopter's parallel charging/discharging tutorial. I just want to make sure my logic is sound before I post an article...

HI everyone, I was wanting to get some information on Lipo and charge levels please. I am a total noob to the electric side of things, and only just returning to the hobby after 20 years absence. So if any one would care to share their wisdom, that would be much appreciated. I have been trolling...

Hi guys, I discovered something interesting yesterday. I purchased a turnigy 3 cell 25C 1300mah battery over the weekend from our local HK vendors. I had two flights with this battery and when I wanted to charge it, the charger gave me an error "low voltage" which according to what i have seen...

Hi, I could use some help. I bought a Turnigy 9X transmitter along with a 11.1v lipo that I intended to use to replace the AA battery pack that comes with it. Stupid me, I disconnected the AA battery pack and connected my lipo, turned on the transmitter and instantly had heard a pop and saw a...

I'm wondering what the "normal" temperature of a battery and ESC should be after a 15 to 20 minute flight?? I flew my first plane (modified Stunt King) mostly with the canopy off, and the battery and ESC stayed pretty cool. Now I'm flying a Clouds Fly (Floater Jet), and the battery and ESC do...

I have seen this suggested many times and now we can voice our desire for this in this forum. I would like to see an explanation of how to choose an electronics setup. For example, if I had a certain motor: Is there a certain ESC that will burn up the motor or that will be burned up itself...