LiPo Guide for RC Beginners!

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So a couple months ago I did a poll and quite a few people voted for beginners guides and I have slowly been pushing beginner inspired videos out on the channel!

Today we talk about Lipo batteries and how to correctly operate, look after and store these somewhat volatile but incredibly powerful RC Batteries!

0:00 Intro
1:00 Purpose of this Lipo Guide
2:00 NIMH used to be the standard in RC
2:19 The NIMH vs LIPO Debate
2:20 Are Lipo batteries safe?
2:47 The End is near for NIMH
3:06 Pros and Cons of Lipo Batteries
4:21 Pros and Cons of NIMH Batteries
5:48 Voltage, Cell Counts and Capacity
6:47 Wait.. But my charger says 4.20v?
7:23 Back to Capacity
9:07 Discharge Rate or C Rating
9:37 How to measure Max Power Draw
10:26 But what about Burst Rating?
10:42 Which C Rating do i need?
12:12 Very High C Rating (80-100c) batteries are not required in most cases
12:58 Other Factors to consider
13:22 20-30c will be fine in most cases
13:33 How to Charge a lipo
15:41 Never Leave a Lipo Unattended
15:58 What about parallel charging?
16:51 Lipo Storage Charging
17:23 Physical Storage of batteries

What is the best C Rating to go for?
What capacity?
How do I charge a Lipo?

These are just some of the questions i have received in the past so doing a video like this made a lot of sense and hopefully it can help and assist people who are new to lithium polymer batteries

*Always charge at 1C for maximum safety for example: 2.2a for a 2200mah pack, 5.0a for a 5000mah pack & 5.5a for a 5500mah pack and so on*

So i hope you enjoyed the video and i hope we managed to cover some of the essentials and basics when it comes to the correct operation of lipo batteries.

See you again soon on the next one!

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[beyondRC]

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Hope you enjoyed today's video which is aimed at the RC Beginners out there! Always be safe around lipos, always charge at 1C for maximum safety for example: 2.2a for a 2200mah pack, 5.0a for a 5000mah pack & 5.5a for a 5500mah pack and so on. Always use caution when charging and a Lipo Bag if possible. Lipo batteries are totally safe and found in many devices around your home but always use care and follow correct procedure. Cheers guys and if you have any questions feel free drop them down below! See you on the next one! 👍😀

[JackMeadows]

"When you look after a LiPo pack properly, it will look after you" Truer Words Have Never Been Spoken. I take my LiPo packs out for long walks on the beach and a romantic meal every Friday and not once has one ever exploded on me. Top video mate, great concise information!

[foknchucknorris]

Super helpful to a LiPo newbie like me who hasn’t plucked up the courage to start charging until I’ve got answers to the questions that the manual doesn’t really address properly. Also reassuring to hear that safety issues are rare and as long as you respect the rules you’re unlikely to have an issue. Thank you

[Zenki_star]

I’m so glad I found this vid, recently got an rc drift car and I was always scared the lipo would just go bang. Thanks for showing me how to keep ‘em safe

[raident]

it's 2024 now and still one of the best lipo guide out there. thank you!

[LarryMccartin]

Been flying RC for 34 years but just changed from fuel to battery. You video was easy to understand! Thanks, Larry New Mexico USA

[TinkeringPaul]

Thanks so much for this video. I just turned 53 and got an Arrma vorteks for my birthday. I ended up having to buy lipo batteries and a charger. I havent had an rc car since the 1980s and reading the charger instructions I felt like I needed a degree in electrical engineering. This video was so helpful.

[chrishunthome]

Well explained BRC! Exactly what I needed to know about LiPo. Safety first, totally agree. Thanks again for sharing knowledge, top job 👌

[roamingrichy]

Wonderfully explained! I'm just getting back into rc planes, and I needed this video to get my understanding back! Thank you!

[nick]

I charge my Lipo batteries with a balance charger in a Lipo bag with a metal cookie sheet under it. I never leave them un attended. I store them in an ammo box in a cool dry place. I check the wires after each use to make sure nothing is damaged. I also make sure to storage charge them if I am not going to use them for a while. I check them in the winter months and give them another storage charge. It keeps them happy and me too. lol I us the discharge rate that the manufacture of the RC recommends.

[rcmc]

Great video for beginners, It would be good if you were to do a video on what to do with failed cell worn out and puffy lipos to keep everyone safe as there is very little out there that isn't silly or stupid on how to dispose of them safely.

[vgcamaj]

Great video!! Thank you for explaining to all the novice rc hobbyists out there!! I being one of them

[David-]

I bought the Redcat ascent 18 the other day. Comes with the 2s 750mah battery and charger. I'm brand new to this hobby and still nervous about the battery catching fire for some reason lol.

Great vid!

[philcollins]

Brilliant. Thanks for the education. Everything I wanted answers too!

[miccartman]

Just getting into using Lipo’s and ur explanation about these batteries has helped me out tremendously in understanding them thank you 🙏

[scottdennistoun]

Really helpful video thank you. Just ordered my first proper RC car and lipos and chargers were a minefield so your video really helped.

[Voltechs]

Your video has a lot of good information in it, and you have pretty good stage presence. If I may make a few suggestions:
1. Break your video up into "chapters", so folks can skip around and also know what topic is being talked about at any given time.
2. Some of your informational slides were missing critical headers. For example, you were going over pros and cons, but for two different things (LiPo, and then NiCa), but from a visual standpoint it was unclear which was being discussed without scrubbing to the beginning (see #1) and listening to the intro.

[Tommy-goch]

What an excellent guide! Comprehensive and easy to follow!

[Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Cool video wish it was around 6 months ago lol I'm a lipo enthusiasts now lol just thought if say hi and great video very needed

[pg]

Well explained information. Cheers, mate.