[roc-chat] Re: LiPo/Li-Ion batteries
- From: Carlo Vaccari <airplaniac2002@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2014 14:33:11 -0400
Yes. Do note that they have different polarity from the Featherweight Power
Perch batteries which have the same connector.
On Jul 1, 2014 2:31 PM, "James Dougherty" <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks! Did you use the Sparkfun units?
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 11:26 AM, Carlo Vaccari <airplaniac2002@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> I smashed up a Raven and a Telemini V1. I was using a 400 mAh and a 110
>> mAh battery, respectively.
>> On Jul 1, 2014 2:18 PM, "James Dougherty" <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Carlo,
>>>
>>> What devices are you using?
>>>
>>> -James
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Carlo Vaccari <airplaniac2002@xxxxxxxxx
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> It could certainly happen, but I have crashed (and in doing so,
>>>> crushed) LiPos before without fires. They were small single cell ones, the
>>>> sort that would be advisable for altimeters in order to not burn out the
>>>> FETs.
>>>> On Jul 1, 2014 1:35 PM, "Jim - TFJ" <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> They don't like hard landings though.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bad things happen.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> RC fliers have burned up their cars.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim G.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
>>>>> roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *James Dougherty
>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 01, 2014 10:30 AM
>>>>> *To:* ROC Chat; TCC chat; Aeropac Aeropac
>>>>> *Subject:* [roc-chat] Re: LiPo/Li-Ion batteries
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi David,
>>>>>
>>>>> Powerstream ...
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.powerstream.com/thin-lithium-ion.htm
>>>>>
>>>>> PGEB01180270
>>>>>
>>>>> I've flown the smaller Sparkfun units (x2 for 7.4v) ...
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8483
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> and they work well, I was just really impressed with the density of
>>>>> the above ...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a call in to Bob F., let's get his take on these since he has
>>>>> the most experience with them....
>>>>>
>>>>> More on this later ... but I would be curious to know what other people
>>>>> are using ... :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> -James
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 10:27 PM, David Smith <davew6dps@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Where did you fund those? I need something similar for a video camera
>>>>> package.
>>>>>
>>>>> David Smith
>>>>> NAR 78668, L2
>>>>> Amateur Extra, W6DPS
>>>>>
>>>>> On Jun 30, 2014 9:20 PM, "James Dougherty" <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob Feretich has some great write ups on Lipo batteries you can find
>>>>> on his site.
>>>>>
>>>>> What is everyone using these days?
>>>>>
>>>>> I've recently found some 3.7v 1000ma Li-Ion cells for mobile use which
>>>>> are 25x12x1mm thick! Amazing but needs testing.
>>>>>
>>>>> Curious what people are using which has been flight tested...
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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