*Want to WIN an RC Car for as little as $1/£1?* Check out my current RC Raffles here: raffall.com/beyondrc 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! 👍😀
"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!
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
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.
If you use a Lipo battery charger, that’s not a expensive balance charger that comes from the manufacture stop using it and get a more expensive charger that balances the battery because it will greatly help the battery, especially the chargers nowadays that have a discharge/charge/ storage option modes
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.
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.
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!
Great video to get people In the know about lipo’s as they are the future. That was such a short to the point how to get along with a lipo battery and which one will work for you 👍
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.
1. Chapters now added almost 3 years after originally publishing this video. I'm sure I was meant to do this at the time but forgot haha! 2. The addition of the chapters should help to determine the difference now. Thank for the feedback :)
Great video bro thank you but I found myself dribbling and staring blankly as got so confused lol so…. what would be the best battery upgrade for me to use on my FTX GEO 4x4 please 🙏🏼
Brilliant video mate. As someone fairly new to the hobby all the numbers baffled me. I spent ages looking for a 25C Lipo because the car manual said that's what it needed. Always thought going higher would damage the ESC. What is a good charger though? I only have the one that came with my 144001...
Thank you glad you enjoyed :) It is very confusing at first but once you get the hang of it and knowing roughly how much power the system will be pulling its easy to work out. Not at all even running a 100c battery when the recommended it 25c will not damage the system. The system will only pull as much power as it needs having 100c for example would be a bit overkill in this instance. I would recommend any multi charger with the ability to charge multiple chemistry such as nimh, nicd, lipo, lion etc give you lots of options should you ever need them. Dual and quad chargers are great as they allow multiple packs to be charged at the same time and with difference charge rates but much more expensive. A cheap 60-80w would do the job fine.
Nice informative video. I think Lipo's can be safe with due care, you can minimise any risk. I'd like to hear what you have your Lipo low voltage cut off set at. My Maverick Quantum has options ranging from 3.4V per cell down to 2.6V per cell. It came set at 3V but I put it up to 3.2V. Think I should go up to 3.4V?
Thanks for this Video It's Soo helpful for me.Driving Rc Cars for many years now.Im New about Lipo 2s 3s etc etc ang how de de efekts the cars I have to off them aksapting 3s It's Soo fast Thank for help innformasjon and more Your great guys.Thanks to all Rc Lovers out ther in the world.Grettings from Norway😊😊
I have a question. I recently just got back into this hobby after being away from it for 30 years. I have noticed that the battery charge in the car I have now lasts 3 to 4 times longer than it did back in the 80s. Did the batteries get improved? Or did the chargers get improved? I am not complaining 😄 Just wondering.
Great video thank you! One thing I am a little confused about, only one tutorial about LIPO’s I saw said the first time before you use a LIPO you should cycle charge a few times before you use it?? I have never seen anyone else say this. So do you need to do this please?
No dont worry about that. Bad advice. I have been using lipo's for over 10 years and never done that once. Just balance charge a new lipo and go enjoy :)
@@beyondRC sorry for all the questions as new to charging lipo’s, by balance charging you meaning plugging in the balance connector right? Do I also have to set this up in my charger?
Just found this video! Thank you for a detailed explanation. When I last had an RC was back in the 80’s so lipos are a new battery type. I do have one question. Is it safe to charge a battery to full and leave it charged overnight to use the next day? Sorry! 2 questions. 😂 Do I need to put the lips in storage mode if I’m not using them for a few days to a week?
Yes its safe to leave one fully charged over night its only bad to do it for very long periods of time which will degrade the battery. Storage mode if over 2 weeks i usually do. Been doing it this way for years without issue. Enjoy :)
Hello, just picked up the Lagendary Nitro Rx Brushless. So much fun and my kids are loving it. My kids came with two batteries to run together. The Nitro only came with one and was wanting to run together as well. Do they have to be the same Discharge Rate? Milliamps? I know they both have to be 3s. Thanks. Guess I’ll need to get a proper charger. Any recommendations?
Great advice in regards to LiPo and NiMh batteries. I really appreciate this video. I see in the video you had some storage bags for your batteries. What kind of battery storage bags would you recommend?
Hi, i have a 1300 mah battery and it is rated 30 C. Which means it can provide 39 A of continuous current. But i am using a 50 A esc and my brushless motor only draws 17 Amps maximum. Am i safe to use this setup? and as the esc has higher amp, will it draw 50a from the battery or will it only draw how much current the motor needs (Which is 17A)?
From my limited knowledge, i think this means that the ESC is safe to go to 50amps so the ESC wont burn out. And since your motor only runs 17amps, its theoratically safe. The ESC will not suck out 50amps, that power has to go somewhere, and since your motor will not go anywhere close to it, its safe.
Yes, you are good. ESC can handle max 50A, but since the motor only draws 17A that will be the max supplied or drawn respectively. Voltage is more important here - if you are trying to avoid burning shit
Good tutorial, thanks... For a WLToys 144001, what batteries do you recommend and what brand, and if you can share where I get them, better, Thanks Pending.
Thanks for the video, I was actually hoping there would be something about the usb chargers. Seems like a lot of cars come with them but no one talks about them and how they should be used. I only know when I am fully charged or depleted. How should these be stored? Even my scx24 only came with a USB charger.
Your welcome glad you enjoyed :) So with USB chargers they do the job if you are just getting into RC or its just occasional fun but any long term users i would suggest a proper multi charger such as the one i have. They are a lot cheaper these days so its a worthwhile purchase. The USB chargers will also charge at a much lower non adjustable rate which can make charging a longer process. Not against them they work and do the job for most people but simply not as safe or as reliable as a full blown lipo charger 👍
@@mikestranzl6873 that is correct full or depleted and no way of knowing unfortunately one of the issues with USB chargers. Like mentioned above they work but essentially do not give an indication of cell voltage or whats going on with the battery or the ability to storage charge for long term storage. Unless you are looking at putting the lipo away for months a normal full charge should be fine if we are talking weeks rather than months of not being used.
Hey I'm a first time viewer 🤙I have a question RC boat related so I've been trying to working out what battery to run it's a brushless 30A motor they recommend a 2200mah 35c battery an im not feeling like im getting enough running time is there something bigger i can run ? But I'm also limited to space so would have to be around the same size as the 2200
I've been charging li po batteries just by plugging in the main plu on the battery and using nihm mode on the charger. My batteries are now all of the swolen a bit but they work fine. I didn't know the proper way of charging them. Is it still safe to use the batteries?
Hi sir, great tips 🙌🏻. Please Would you tell me if The battery 3,7v 1800mah Lipo xh Ly works for receiver wth 5 servos Futaba 3004? If not what would work? Tks
Thank you very much for great content, I have a small question, do you know any batteries compatible with Traxxas Stampede that are made in Usa/Japan/Taiwan/Korea?
I get shipment deliveries at times when I'm not home in the winter where it can get cold like ,-20C at times and they contain lipo batteries. Is it safe for them or could they potentially become dangerous later on while sitting outside for hours until I bring them in the house ? I've heard about potential condensation issues that could destroy the battery or worse start a fire when they are just sitting at idle doing nothing.
Hello, I received my new Hypergo yesterday with 2 new 3s 3000mah batteries. the batteries do not want to charge. the supplied charger flashes red quickly. do you have any idea what this could be? thank you in advance!
Airsoft veteran, RC noob here.. I'm confused as to why RC batteries and chargers also charge through the main lead. With airsoft batteries and chargers, we use ONLY the balance port. I am now considering an ARRMA 3S BLX truck, but I don't want to spend $200 on a special smart charger when my airsoft charger could potentially charge the battery fine. After some research on my charger, my charger charges through the balance port at about 1.5 amps. If I were to charge a 5200mah 3S battery with that, it would be completely fine from what I've heard, just a little slow. Is this true? I'm okay with it being a bit slow as long as I don't have to spend another $100-$200 on a charger plus the special batteries (Spektrum G2 batteries and charger). What are the benefits of using the main lead as well? Just speed?
Charging through balance lead only is fine but as you say you are limited to slow speeds. You don’t need to spend $200 on a top of the line charger. A sky rc t100 or something else cheap would be more than adequate. You will no doubt end up having more than one battery and that’s where dual and quad chargers come in which are capable of charging multiple packs at the same time. One single pack sure it might take 4 hours but it will work. I would highly suggest a proper charger though as if you plan on leaving a LiPo for a while you should use the storage mode. Lipo packs should not be left fully charged or depleted for long lengths of time as this degrades the battery. So yeah it’s doable but my best advice is if you are planning on getting into the hobby properly invest in a decent charger which will be totally worth it in the long run. 👍
@@beyondRC Thanks. I plan on just getting 2 batteries for now, since I'll only have 1 car that can use actual good batteries. I have an MJX HYPER-GO HB16BM rn that came with 2 cheap lipos. So when I get an ARRMA, I'll get a pair of 3S and use my current charger. But once I buy a 6S truck, I'll definitely invest in a dual charger 👍 thanks for the info
Hi Ricky, hope all is good. Now this is probably going to be a dumb suggestion but for me its quite important. Can you do a guide on exchanging connectors, ive got lots of these little cars and multiple batteries of all sorts. So i guess my question is first, is this a good idea ? secondly if so, can you do a idiots guide ! cheers buddy.
All good here mate been a bit quiet on the channel as have been a bit busy behind the scenes but should have a vid up in the next couple days and have some new models incoming so should be good. Good idea will look at doing a guide like this would probably be beneficial to a lot of people :)
Yeah I was charging some batteries and then thought why the hell is there so many connectors, means a lot of the time batteries are lying around doing nothing !
What i do not understand is that i rarely see lipos (3s or more) with a xt90 plug when those may be used with very powerful system (like an 8th scale basher). I got a hpi wr8 with a 100A system and it melted 2 t deans plug cause of the Amperage draws. But the car came also stock with a t deans connector and so the lipo...
Very strange I have seen a lot of packs with large connectors. Deans is only usually used these days on low power applications. Ic5/ec5 and xt60/90 seem to be the normal for 1/10, 1/8 and above. Not sure why hpi are still using deans and team associated do this too.
Hi there, I have a Range Rover which is bargain, the scale is 1:10. It used 7.4 V DC battery, which looked like 2x cells in a grey plastic wrap with a wire and a connector handing out - basic view! I have lost the batteries, and I'm now looking for a newer one, but a little bit powerful. Can you recommend one otherwise may as well get the ye' old battery from Amazon UK.
Li-ion batteries have a much lower discharge rate, so they aren't used much outside of smaller scale / slower cars. A really good 3S li-ion battery in a 3S compatible car would be a little slower than say a 3S 50C lipo. Li-ions are MAX of 20C ish. They are great in terms of safety and reliability, but performance is quite lacking compared to lipos of equal voltage 👍
So what is the difference between a 2s that is 4000mah and a 3s with 4000mah and the same 50c rating? Will it come down to the difference in voltage? And which will last longer?
The 2s is 7.4v and the 3s is 11.1v so more voltage both will have the same capacity and each battery will depend on how much current you are pulling (use of throttle etc) but essentially both will have the same.
@@beyondRC OK thanks. So the voltage is what is making the 3s faster? I thought the c rating had to do with that. So the c rating being the same a 3s will still smoke a 2s right? I'm trying to upgrade my 2s to 3s battery and not sure how big to go on the c rating. I have a rlaarlo brushless. Goes 40 with 2s 25c and 2800mah. Been trying to find the best battery for it. They say the dimensions are 25 x 35 x 105 mm. I have found a 2 pack of 3s, 3000mah and 50c. The wh is also more than mine. So I shoukd probably get around the same run time just faster is that correct?
Quick question, I’m new to rc cars and got the sg 1603 brushless. My question is, am I able to use a 2s lipo battery in it to get a little bit more speed out of it? If so, which one should I get and do I need to change connectors? Thanks in advance @beyondrc
Question - not for RC's but small electronics (3.7V 5000mah) - Is there any problem with changing a JST connector from 2mm/2pin to 1.25mm/2pin? I ask because I noticed I can't find larger than a 2500mah battery with that smaller pin connector width.
@@beyondRC not that I can find. There are extensions and ones that even change the # of pins, but all keep the same pin width. I guess that's all the more reason to not solder a smaller end connector wire. I'll just have to continue the search for a larger capacity with that smaller connector, and in the mean time, charge/change battery more often, I guess. thanks for the reply
Hey buddy. You actually sold yourself, and this video short by your disclaimer. This is NOT strictly for beginners. I'm fairly decently versed on LiPo batteries, and learned things I didn't know before from this video. First off, thank you for that. But, I was unsure of the "c" rating. I knew it was discharge rate, but the formula for figuring out what your system requires is something I had no clue about until now. So, really the assumptions I'd been oparating under is, the higher the c, the more punch from the pack. Now I realize that's only part of the story. If I'm running a 60 amp system for instance, the 3s, 5200 80c pack, is WAAAAAY overkill, and is a waste of money, where a 25c would be more than enough really. That's something I didn't know. Wish I would've learned this far sooner, could have saved a good amount of money. Oh, and yes, I 100% totally agree with you when it comes to paralell charging. How is the charger supposed to read 6 cells, if you're charging 3 2s batteries? Or what if you throw 2 packs on, 1 with 5% charge, the other with say 20% charge? It's best just to not do it. I wouldn't even do a video on it, if I were you. Those are negative comments waiting in the wings right there. Best to just avoid that all together. Dunno how old this video happens to be, or if you ever did do a video on paralell. If so, how many times did you get cursed out in the comments? lol I ended up here, because after 2 freakin years "yeah I know, I know" I finally dropped a whopping 40 bucks on a decent charger a whoever rebranded it, imax b6. So, I've decided to hit the tubes, to fill in any holes in my knowledge, and figure out how this thing works. When I saw my friend beyond across the pond had this vid, here I am lol.
Haha thanks man. This vid is kind of old now and was one of my most in depth vids I’ve ever done but wanted to clear up a lot of questions for a lot of people. So many people think higher c rating = more power/punch totally incorrect and it’s a way batteries companies are marketing things to sell more of the high end packs to people with lower end cars which will never benefit from the extra c ratings. Most RTR beginner/intermediate rc cars will only need 20-50c. Essentially the electronics will only pull as much as they need and that’s determined by many factors but a low end brushless system with a high end battery won’t perform any better than a lower rated pack. C ratings are one of the most misunderstood things In the electric side of the RC hobby.
@@beyondRC Until I watched this video, I was absolutely one of those "so many people" unfortunately. I literally just got my 1st 3s packs yesterday. 6,200 100c, for like 40 bucks each. whereas 5200 30c was like 35 bucks for a pair.
You missed out the question that i came to this video for 😅 Since there is no screen when driving a car, how do you know when the battery is low, so you don't over discharge it?
Electronic speed controls have low voltage detection the car will simply lose power or just stop and you will notice. Some Esc’s can be programmed to cut out at certain voltages to protect lipo batteries 👍😎
@beyondRC hi mate ive got this charger and am a little confused as to when its fully charged. am i right in saying 2s and 3s lipos should be charged to 4.20v on the each cell screen whilst charging thanks for any help
Thank you, these things don’t seem to me like a safe consumer product! For storage would it not be of just to ensure your pack is depleted by using it for a while so it’s not fully charged for storage?
Noooo! Lipos should never be depleted below safe voltage usually 3.3v per cell and storing them fully charged is also dangerous and damaging to the packs. The best thing is to use them and then use the storage setting on the charger if you plan on not using them for a while. They are perfectly safe when used correctly and been used for many years now. User error from improper research is most common cause of fires. Take some time. Read up on them and educate yourself before making the switch to lipos.
FTX Ramraider. So in theory I could put a 100C 3s and it wouldn't damage it. This is my first rc so it's all a bit confusing. Read up on it hundreds of times but still confused what is is the best battery to get the most out of your system and how to do the maths based on the system. Could anyone work out the best battery for the Ramraider as an example. So I can see how you got to that conclusion.
The ESC will only pull as much current as it needs. Most 2s and 3s systems 30-50c is more than enough. The very high C rating stuff 100c+ is more for speed runners and very high output power systems which pull huge amounts of power. On the Ram-raider 30-50c is more than enough! That said running a 100c battery will not kill it. The ESC will only pull what is required.
Rc lipos won t cath fire with proper handeling so there is no worry but if you charge it higher than the recommended charge or drain it completely under 2.5 volt per cel then risk is bigger
Almost always depends on budget and any beginners in RC may not have the funds to spend on a full smart battery setup. They are EPIC but quite expensive for most people but i agree it takes the guess work out of it and peace of mind! Cheers!
@@beyondRC True, Im new and the lipo issue was freaky at first. With the big rock i made sure i got a bat safe box plus the most fool proof charger n battery ( spektrum 3s hardcase and their charger ). Highly recommend both.
Some folk pickup old ammo boxes from eBay or army/navy stores. Good strong tool cabinet or tool box (metal and decent size) a lot is safe handling,usage and storage. Then looking at tell tale signs like bulging etc for failing cells. One thing that I struggled with is telling a Lipo from Lion etc on Banggood specials until someone pointed out, Lipo is square cells others cylindrical.
Do I need to plug the balance lead into the Rc car somewhere when running? Or just plug main lead and use straps to hold down balance lead. I know to use the balance lead when charging but what about in use?
I am still considering getting back into nitro. The RC world is primarily electric these days most nitro owners are pure enthusiasts or simple not a fan of electric. I would love to get back into nitro the reason its so hard is because electric RC's are quicker, easier to run and maintain and easier to upgrade. Not ruling it out so keep an eye on future vids 😀👍
Alright I got a little confused I have an r c boat that runs on 2 2s batteries that are 7.4V and 4200mah But they say that I can run a 4s only 1of them.. why not 2? Also the 4s is a 8000mah and 14.8 Would the 4s last longer? Or give it more speed? I'm just a little confused because if i'm running 2 of the 2s thats 8400mah combined.. that would last longer wouldnt it?.. just alittle confused
So im guessing you have a 4s boat with an ESC that requires 4s to run properly. You have 2x 7.4v 4200mah ran together on your boat is giving you the 4s as its wired in series (Voltages combined to make 14.8v) its not giving 8400mah combined this would be a parallel connection. Have a research about parallel and series connections with lipos as too much to explain here. So in fact running 2x 4200mah is actually giving you 14.8v but you are still only getting 4200mah of capacity as both batteries are working together to supply the 14.8v. Running a single 4s 8000mah will work fine but it will be the same power as again its "4s same voltage as running the 2 packs. The good thing is you are doubling your capacity almost from 4200mah to 8000mah Sounds confusing but just do your research. Vids all over youtube :)
Hi I have a new rival mt 10 with a 2s 3300 mah ,I want to buy a 3s battery which one should I buy and what mah I’m not worried about cost just the best one thanks.
Nimhs are worthless to me. I follow all the rules, and they go bad in no time. I had better luck with the old nicads. Also, why can't somebody make a lipo that won't puff up, even with the best of care mine eventually always do.
Hi i need some help as im new to the hobby. Won't your ESC only die if it dosen't have enough amps limit and your motor draws more power then what your ESC is capable of handling? Does the battery Capacity and MAh matter at all if you are using a small motor in the first place?
Do lipo bags contain the fire when it happens? I've heard mixed feelings on this because some say use a lipo bag when you charge and some say don't leave it unattended. If the lipo bag really works then why does it matter if it's attended?
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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! 👍😀
"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!
Been flying RC for 34 years but just changed from fuel to battery. You video was sooooo easy to understand! Thanks, Larry New Mexico USA
Great to hear!
it's 2024 now and still one of the best lipo guide out there. thank you!
Thank you :)
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
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.
If you use a Lipo battery charger, that’s not a expensive balance charger that comes from the manufacture stop using it and get a more expensive charger that balances the battery because it will greatly help the battery, especially the chargers nowadays that have a discharge/charge/ storage option modes
@@JohnDeere_Simulationshe says he uses a balance charger right in the first sentence
Wonderfully explained! I'm just getting back into rc planes, and I needed this video to get my understanding back! Thank you!
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.
Well explained BRC! Exactly what I needed to know about LiPo. Safety first, totally agree. Thanks again for sharing knowledge, top job 👌
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.
I'm in the same boat lol I'm 40 and it's been 20 years since I had one but I just got a ARRMA kraton 6s and had no idea what battery I needed
45 and bought the vorteks this week a lot has changed since we were kid's. Lot's to learn
I'm 20 and just bought one today and I'm lost😂😂 don't feel old fellas
Great video!! Thank you for explaining to all the novice rc hobbyists out there!! I being one of them
Very welcome 👍😎
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!
Really helpful video thank you. Just ordered my first proper RC car and lipos and chargers were a minefield so your video really helped.
Glad it helped! Cheers
Brilliant. Thanks for the education. Everything I wanted answers too!
Welcome 🤗
Excellent mate, nice and informative. Very easy to take in. Good on on ya bro
CHeers mate tried to make it as simple as possible! 😀👍
Working on a tmaxx conversion... this was very helpful
Glad it helped
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
Really great beginners guide. Thank you
Very welcome 🤗
Great video to get people In the know about lipo’s as they are the future. That was such a short to the point how to get along with a lipo battery and which one will work for you 👍
100% the future! Glad you enjoyed! cheers :)
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.
1. Chapters now added almost 3 years after originally publishing this video. I'm sure I was meant to do this at the time but forgot haha!
2. The addition of the chapters should help to determine the difference now.
Thank for the feedback :)
What an excellent guide! Comprehensive and easy to follow!
Glad it was helpful! 😁
This is definitely very useful. Thanks for the video. Cheers mate!👏💥
No problem 👍 hope it can help people who are new when it comes to lipo's :)
Well explained information. Cheers, mate.
Outstanding video. Keep it simple.....great info!
Great informative video!
Well done!
cool lipo information,great video
Wicked video again bro.very informative
Cheers mate appreciate it 😀👍
Thanks for the information!
Great video bro thank you but I found myself dribbling and staring blankly as got so confused lol so…. what would be the best battery upgrade for me to use on my FTX GEO 4x4 please 🙏🏼
Brilliant video mate. As someone fairly new to the hobby all the numbers baffled me. I spent ages looking for a 25C Lipo because the car manual said that's what it needed. Always thought going higher would damage the ESC. What is a good charger though? I only have the one that came with my 144001...
Thank you glad you enjoyed :) It is very confusing at first but once you get the hang of it and knowing roughly how much power the system will be pulling its easy to work out. Not at all even running a 100c battery when the recommended it 25c will not damage the system. The system will only pull as much power as it needs having 100c for example would be a bit overkill in this instance. I would recommend any multi charger with the ability to charge multiple chemistry such as nimh, nicd, lipo, lion etc give you lots of options should you ever need them. Dual and quad chargers are great as they allow multiple packs to be charged at the same time and with difference charge rates but much more expensive. A cheap 60-80w would do the job fine.
Nice informative video. I think Lipo's can be safe with due care, you can minimise any risk. I'd like to hear what you have your Lipo low voltage cut off set at. My Maverick Quantum has options ranging from 3.4V per cell down to 2.6V per cell. It came set at 3V but I put it up to 3.2V. Think I should go up to 3.4V?
Excellent video.
Thank you! Much appreciated
Thanks for this Video It's Soo helpful for me.Driving Rc Cars for many years now.Im New about Lipo 2s 3s etc etc ang how de de efekts the cars I have to off them aksapting 3s
It's Soo fast Thank for help innformasjon and more Your great guys.Thanks to all Rc Lovers out ther in the world.Grettings from Norway😊😊
No problem 👍
I have a question. I recently just got back into this hobby after being away from it for 30 years. I have noticed that the battery charge in the car I have now lasts 3 to 4 times longer than it did back in the 80s. Did the batteries get improved? Or did the chargers get improved?
I am not complaining 😄
Just wondering.
Much better battery chemistry 😎👍
Thank you. Shoukd have discussed Balanve Charging which is very important.
Great video thank you! One thing I am a little confused about, only one tutorial about LIPO’s I saw said the first time before you use a LIPO you should cycle charge a few times before you use it?? I have never seen anyone else say this. So do you need to do this please?
No dont worry about that. Bad advice. I have been using lipo's for over 10 years and never done that once. Just balance charge a new lipo and go enjoy :)
@@beyondRC Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Great advice, thanks again!!
@@beyondRC sorry for all the questions as new to charging lipo’s, by balance charging you meaning plugging in the balance connector right? Do I also have to set this up in my charger?
Good video for beginners...🤪💣
😀😎👍
Just found this video! Thank you for a detailed explanation. When I last had an RC was back in the 80’s so lipos are a new battery type. I do have one question. Is it safe to charge a battery to full and leave it charged overnight to use the next day? Sorry! 2 questions. 😂 Do I need to put the lips in storage mode if I’m not using them for a few days to a week?
Yes its safe to leave one fully charged over night its only bad to do it for very long periods of time which will degrade the battery. Storage mode if over 2 weeks i usually do. Been doing it this way for years without issue. Enjoy :)
Thank you for answering the question. Happy new year!
Thanks for great info
Hello, just picked up the Lagendary Nitro Rx Brushless. So much fun and my kids are loving it. My kids came with two batteries to run together. The Nitro only came with one and was wanting to run together as well. Do they have to be the same Discharge Rate? Milliamps? I know they both have to be 3s. Thanks. Guess I’ll need to get a proper charger. Any recommendations?
he is absoulutly right i had a small tc lipo turn into a flam thrower and it cought my curtains ablse so yes be carfull
Great advice in regards to LiPo and NiMh batteries. I really appreciate this video. I see in the video you had some storage bags for your batteries. What kind of battery storage bags would you recommend?
Just do a search for lipo safe bags. Any will do the job there are lots available at various different sizes :)
Hi, i have a 1300 mah battery and it is rated 30 C. Which means it can provide 39 A of continuous current. But i am using a 50 A esc and my brushless motor only draws 17 Amps maximum. Am i safe to use this setup? and as the esc has higher amp, will it draw 50a from the battery or will it only draw how much current the motor needs (Which is 17A)?
Can someone answer this. Id like to know as well
From my limited knowledge, i think this means that the ESC is safe to go to 50amps so the ESC wont burn out. And since your motor only runs 17amps, its theoratically safe.
The ESC will not suck out 50amps, that power has to go somewhere, and since your motor will not go anywhere close to it, its safe.
Yes, you are good. ESC can handle max 50A, but since the motor only draws 17A that will be the max supplied or drawn respectively. Voltage is more important here - if you are trying to avoid burning shit
Great video, thanks
No problem 👍
Good tutorial, thanks... For a WLToys 144001, what batteries do you recommend and what brand, and if you can share where I get them, better, Thanks Pending.
Thanks for the video, I was actually hoping there would be something about the usb chargers. Seems like a lot of cars come with them but no one talks about them and how they should be used. I only know when I am fully charged or depleted. How should these be stored? Even my scx24 only came with a USB charger.
Great question, got cars for grandkids for Xmas, can only charge full with them, no storage setting.
Your welcome glad you enjoyed :) So with USB chargers they do the job if you are just getting into RC or its just occasional fun but any long term users i would suggest a proper multi charger such as the one i have. They are a lot cheaper these days so its a worthwhile purchase. The USB chargers will also charge at a much lower non adjustable rate which can make charging a longer process. Not against them they work and do the job for most people but simply not as safe or as reliable as a full blown lipo charger 👍
@@mikestranzl6873 that is correct full or depleted and no way of knowing unfortunately one of the issues with USB chargers. Like mentioned above they work but essentially do not give an indication of cell voltage or whats going on with the battery or the ability to storage charge for long term storage. Unless you are looking at putting the lipo away for months a normal full charge should be fine if we are talking weeks rather than months of not being used.
I am having fun with my maverick ion dt. I attached an action camera to it!
Amazing. Enjoy 😎😎
Hey I'm a first time viewer 🤙I have a question RC boat related so I've been trying to working out what battery to run it's a brushless 30A motor they recommend a 2200mah 35c battery an im not feeling like im getting enough running time is there something bigger i can run ? But I'm also limited to space so would have to be around the same size as the 2200
you could try and fit a 2200-3000 but will depend on available space.
he is absoulutly right i had a small tc lipo turn into a flam thrower and it cought my curtains ablse so yes be carfull
I've been charging li po batteries just by plugging in the main plu on the battery and using nihm mode on the charger. My batteries are now all of the swolen a bit but they work fine. I didn't know the proper way of charging them. Is it still safe to use the batteries?
Hi sir, great tips 🙌🏻. Please Would you tell me if The battery 3,7v 1800mah Lipo xh Ly works for receiver wth 5 servos Futaba 3004? If not what would work? Tks
Thank you very much for great content, I have a small question, do you know any batteries compatible with Traxxas Stampede that are made in Usa/Japan/Taiwan/Korea?
I get shipment deliveries at times when I'm not home in the winter where it can get cold like ,-20C at times and they contain lipo batteries. Is it safe for them or could they potentially become dangerous later on while sitting outside for hours until I bring them in the house ? I've heard about potential condensation issues that could destroy the battery or worse start a fire when they are just sitting at idle doing nothing.
Hello, I received my new Hypergo yesterday with 2 new 3s 3000mah batteries. the batteries do not want to charge. the supplied charger flashes red quickly. do you have any idea what this could be? thank you in advance!
Airsoft veteran, RC noob here..
I'm confused as to why RC batteries and chargers also charge through the main lead. With airsoft batteries and chargers, we use ONLY the balance port. I am now considering an ARRMA 3S BLX truck, but I don't want to spend $200 on a special smart charger when my airsoft charger could potentially charge the battery fine.
After some research on my charger, my charger charges through the balance port at about 1.5 amps. If I were to charge a 5200mah 3S battery with that, it would be completely fine from what I've heard, just a little slow. Is this true? I'm okay with it being a bit slow as long as I don't have to spend another $100-$200 on a charger plus the special batteries (Spektrum G2 batteries and charger).
What are the benefits of using the main lead as well? Just speed?
Charging through balance lead only is fine but as you say you are limited to slow speeds. You don’t need to spend $200 on a top of the line charger. A sky rc t100 or something else cheap would be more than adequate. You will no doubt end up having more than one battery and that’s where dual and quad chargers come in which are capable of charging multiple packs at the same time. One single pack sure it might take 4 hours but it will work. I would highly suggest a proper charger though as if you plan on leaving a LiPo for a while you should use the storage mode. Lipo packs should not be left fully charged or depleted for long lengths of time as this degrades the battery. So yeah it’s doable but my best advice is if you are planning on getting into the hobby properly invest in a decent charger which will be totally worth it in the long run. 👍
@@beyondRC Thanks. I plan on just getting 2 batteries for now, since I'll only have 1 car that can use actual good batteries. I have an MJX HYPER-GO HB16BM rn that came with 2 cheap lipos. So when I get an ARRMA, I'll get a pair of 3S and use my current charger. But once I buy a 6S truck, I'll definitely invest in a dual charger 👍 thanks for the info
Hi Ricky, hope all is good. Now this is probably going to be a dumb suggestion but for me its quite important. Can you do a guide on exchanging connectors, ive got lots of these little cars and multiple batteries of all sorts. So i guess my question is first, is this a good idea ? secondly if so, can you do a idiots guide ! cheers buddy.
All good here mate been a bit quiet on the channel as have been a bit busy behind the scenes but should have a vid up in the next couple days and have some new models incoming so should be good. Good idea will look at doing a guide like this would probably be beneficial to a lot of people :)
Yeah I was charging some batteries and then thought why the hell is there so many connectors, means a lot of the time batteries are lying around doing nothing !
What i do not understand is that i rarely see lipos (3s or more) with a xt90 plug when those may be used with very powerful system (like an 8th scale basher). I got a hpi wr8 with a 100A system and it melted 2 t deans plug cause of the Amperage draws. But the car came also stock with a t deans connector and so the lipo...
Very strange I have seen a lot of packs with large connectors. Deans is only usually used these days on low power applications. Ic5/ec5 and xt60/90 seem to be the normal for 1/10, 1/8 and above. Not sure why hpi are still using deans and team associated do this too.
@@beyondRC traxxas and arrma at least gor it right
Hi there, I have a Range Rover which is bargain, the scale is 1:10. It used 7.4 V DC battery, which looked like 2x cells in a grey plastic wrap with a wire and a connector handing out - basic view! I have lost the batteries, and I'm now looking for a newer one, but a little bit powerful. Can you recommend one otherwise may as well get the ye' old battery from Amazon UK.
What about Lithium-Ion batteries? What is their place in the RC world? Lots of rtr's have li-ion's but no one talks about them.
Li-ion batteries have a much lower discharge rate, so they aren't used much outside of smaller scale / slower cars. A really good 3S li-ion battery in a 3S compatible car would be a little slower than say a 3S 50C lipo. Li-ions are MAX of 20C ish. They are great in terms of safety and reliability, but performance is quite lacking compared to lipos of equal voltage 👍
So what is the difference between a 2s that is 4000mah and a 3s with 4000mah and the same 50c rating? Will it come down to the difference in voltage? And which will last longer?
The 2s is 7.4v and the 3s is 11.1v so more voltage both will have the same capacity and each battery will depend on how much current you are pulling (use of throttle etc) but essentially both will have the same.
@@beyondRC OK thanks. So the voltage is what is making the 3s faster? I thought the c rating had to do with that. So the c rating being the same a 3s will still smoke a 2s right? I'm trying to upgrade my 2s to 3s battery and not sure how big to go on the c rating. I have a rlaarlo brushless. Goes 40 with 2s 25c and 2800mah. Been trying to find the best battery for it. They say the dimensions are 25 x 35 x 105 mm. I have found a 2 pack of 3s, 3000mah and 50c. The wh is also more than mine. So I shoukd probably get around the same run time just faster is that correct?
@@TheMuskyMafia yea
I always run the same battery that came with my RC if for nothing else but safety reasons !
Great video
Quick question, I’m new to rc cars and got the sg 1603 brushless. My question is, am I able to use a 2s lipo battery in it to get a little bit more speed out of it? If so, which one should I get and do I need to change connectors? Thanks in advance @beyondrc
i have used a 1500mah 2s in mine fine without issue and yes you will have to change the esc connector
Thank you
But how to use LiPo battery in my RC car. How do I know that my car will not draw my battery under 3.2V per cell?
Question - not for RC's but small electronics (3.7V 5000mah) - Is there any problem with changing a JST connector from 2mm/2pin to 1.25mm/2pin? I ask because I noticed I can't find larger than a 2500mah battery with that smaller pin connector width.
Personally i wouldn't risk playing around with it. Is there not an adapter?
@@beyondRC not that I can find. There are extensions and ones that even change the # of pins, but all keep the same pin width. I guess that's all the more reason to not solder a smaller end connector wire. I'll just have to continue the search for a larger capacity with that smaller connector, and in the mean time, charge/change battery more often, I guess. thanks for the reply
Hey buddy. You actually sold yourself, and this video short by your disclaimer. This is NOT strictly for beginners. I'm fairly decently versed on LiPo batteries, and learned things I didn't know before from this video. First off, thank you for that. But, I was unsure of the "c" rating. I knew it was discharge rate, but the formula for figuring out what your system requires is something I had no clue about until now. So, really the assumptions I'd been oparating under is, the higher the c, the more punch from the pack. Now I realize that's only part of the story. If I'm running a 60 amp system for instance, the 3s, 5200 80c pack, is WAAAAAY overkill, and is a waste of money, where a 25c would be more than enough really. That's something I didn't know. Wish I would've learned this far sooner, could have saved a good amount of money.
Oh, and yes, I 100% totally agree with you when it comes to paralell charging. How is the charger supposed to read 6 cells, if you're charging 3 2s batteries? Or what if you throw 2 packs on, 1 with 5% charge, the other with say 20% charge? It's best just to not do it. I wouldn't even do a video on it, if I were you. Those are negative comments waiting in the wings right there. Best to just avoid that all together. Dunno how old this video happens to be, or if you ever did do a video on paralell. If so, how many times did you get cursed out in the comments? lol
I ended up here, because after 2 freakin years "yeah I know, I know" I finally dropped a whopping 40 bucks on a decent charger a whoever rebranded it, imax b6. So, I've decided to hit the tubes, to fill in any holes in my knowledge, and figure out how this thing works. When I saw my friend beyond across the pond had this vid, here I am lol.
Haha thanks man. This vid is kind of old now and was one of my most in depth vids I’ve ever done but wanted to clear up a lot of questions for a lot of people.
So many people think higher c rating = more power/punch totally incorrect and it’s a way batteries companies are marketing things to sell more of the high end packs to people with lower end cars which will never benefit from the extra c ratings. Most RTR beginner/intermediate rc cars will only need 20-50c.
Essentially the electronics will only pull as much as they need and that’s determined by many factors but a low end brushless system with a high end battery won’t perform any better than a lower rated pack.
C ratings are one of the most misunderstood things In the electric side of the RC hobby.
@@beyondRC Until I watched this video, I was absolutely one of those "so many people" unfortunately. I literally just got my 1st 3s packs yesterday. 6,200 100c, for like 40 bucks each. whereas 5200 30c was like 35 bucks for a pair.
I have e680 and was storage de,charging battery when it beeped saying over time limit
Bit confused on that
it means the charger has been on for longer than expected. Lots of chargers have time limit alarms adjustable in the menus.
@beyondRC
So did it still decharge to 50% or go under....new to this
I’m running a volantex vector sr65 boat on 3s 22mah I have two lipo’s one 50c the other 30c do you think both batteries are ok
Should always run in matched pairs with the same c ratings and capacities. It will work but not recommended or advisable
You missed out the question that i came to this video for 😅 Since there is no screen when driving a car, how do you know when the battery is low, so you don't over discharge it?
Electronic speed controls have low voltage detection the car will simply lose power or just stop and you will notice. Some Esc’s can be programmed to cut out at certain voltages to protect lipo batteries 👍😎
@@beyondRC oh ok. That sounds assuring. Thanks bro! 😊
@beyondRC hi mate ive got this charger and am a little confused as to when its fully charged. am i right in saying 2s and 3s lipos should be charged to 4.20v on the each cell screen whilst charging thanks for any help
Correct 😎👍
Thank you, these things don’t seem to me like a safe consumer product! For storage would it not be of just to ensure your pack is depleted by using it for a while so it’s not fully charged for storage?
Noooo! Lipos should never be depleted below safe voltage usually 3.3v per cell and storing them fully charged is also dangerous and damaging to the packs. The best thing is to use them and then use the storage setting on the charger if you plan on not using them for a while. They are perfectly safe when used correctly and been used for many years now. User error from improper research is most common cause of fires. Take some time. Read up on them and educate yourself before making the switch to lipos.
FTX Ramraider. So in theory I could put a 100C 3s and it wouldn't damage it.
This is my first rc so it's all a bit confusing.
Read up on it hundreds of times but still confused what is is the best battery to get the most out of your system and how to do the maths based on the system.
Could anyone work out the best battery for the Ramraider as an example. So I can see how you got to that conclusion.
The ESC will only pull as much current as it needs. Most 2s and 3s systems 30-50c is more than enough. The very high C rating stuff 100c+ is more for speed runners and very high output power systems which pull huge amounts of power. On the Ram-raider 30-50c is more than enough! That said running a 100c battery will not kill it. The ESC will only pull what is required.
@beyondRC Looking forward to your Ramraider video. Hope its good as I got one coming today. £239 Couldn't wait any longer as not many videos out yet.
Thanks 😀
You're welcome 😊
Rc lipos won t cath fire with proper handeling so there is no worry but if you charge it higher than the recommended charge or drain it completely under 2.5 volt per cel then risk is bigger
Buy a bat safe. I use spektrum 1100 smart charger with spektrum smart battery. Meaning just plug in. Zero settings needed.
Almost always depends on budget and any beginners in RC may not have the funds to spend on a full smart battery setup. They are EPIC but quite expensive for most people but i agree it takes the guess work out of it and peace of mind! Cheers!
@@beyondRC True, Im new and the lipo issue was freaky at first. With the big rock i made sure i got a bat safe box plus the most fool proof charger n battery ( spektrum 3s hardcase and their charger ). Highly recommend both.
Some folk pickup old ammo boxes from eBay or army/navy stores. Good strong tool cabinet or tool box (metal and decent size) a lot is safe handling,usage and storage. Then looking at tell tale signs like bulging etc for failing cells. One thing that I struggled with is telling a Lipo from Lion etc on Banggood specials until someone pointed out, Lipo is square cells others cylindrical.
Do I need to plug the balance lead into the Rc car somewhere when running? Or just plug main lead and use straps to hold down balance lead. I know to use the balance lead when charging but what about in use?
no only the main leads will be plugged in during use :) Balance leads are for charging only
@@beyondRC you’re the best thank you man!
Are you going to ever run a nitro again?
I am still considering getting back into nitro. The RC world is primarily electric these days most nitro owners are pure enthusiasts or simple not a fan of electric. I would love to get back into nitro the reason its so hard is because electric RC's are quicker, easier to run and maintain and easier to upgrade. Not ruling it out so keep an eye on future vids 😀👍
@@beyondRC ok thanks
Alright I got a little confused I have an r c boat that runs on
2 2s batteries that are 7.4V and 4200mah
But they say that I can run a 4s only 1of them.. why not 2? Also the 4s is a 8000mah and 14.8
Would the 4s last longer? Or give it more speed?
I'm just a little confused because if i'm running 2 of the 2s thats 8400mah combined.. that would last longer wouldnt it?.. just alittle confused
So im guessing you have a 4s boat with an ESC that requires 4s to run properly.
You have 2x 7.4v 4200mah ran together on your boat is giving you the 4s as its wired in series (Voltages combined to make 14.8v) its not giving 8400mah combined this would be a parallel connection. Have a research about parallel and series connections with lipos as too much to explain here. So in fact running 2x 4200mah is actually giving you 14.8v but you are still only getting 4200mah of capacity as both batteries are working together to supply the 14.8v.
Running a single 4s 8000mah will work fine but it will be the same power as again its "4s same voltage as running the 2 packs. The good thing is you are doubling your capacity almost from 4200mah to 8000mah Sounds confusing but just do your research. Vids all over youtube :)
hey there, can i get rechargable batteries for the controller, or do i have to get AA batteries that will need to be replaced?
You can get rechargeable AA which are nimh and they can be used in all rc controllers just like alkaline aa
@@beyondRC Thank you for your swift response. 💜
What do you mean by ‘system’. Is that indicated on the motor?
The ESC
Hi I have a new rival mt 10 with a 2s 3300 mah ,I want to buy a 3s battery which one should I buy and what mah I’m not worried about cost just the best one thanks.
you could easily fit a 5000mah 3s in there
Can I use a 11.1V lipo battery on a 7.4V
just bought a 8s XMAXX w/ Hoovo 10000 120c batteries! can anyone instruction me on charging batteries?
What's the intro music
Hey, is the LiPo 2S Lithium?
You can get 2s Lipos and 2s lithium ions
? Most powerful USB small rc battery I can get can sometime tell me thanks
8000mah fits my slash
I do not get what amps are
I like turtle's
Nimhs are worthless to me. I follow all the rules, and they go bad in no time. I had better luck with the old nicads. Also, why can't somebody make a lipo that won't puff up, even with the best of care mine eventually always do.
Iam using 100c cnhl in my q901 and much faster
Im only trusting gens ace and zop, turnigy only If its graphene, dont buy uruav lipos EVER they almost killed me and they killed my ESC and motor...
Hi i need some help as im new to the hobby.
Won't your ESC only die if it dosen't have enough amps limit and your motor draws more power then what your ESC is capable of handling? Does the battery Capacity and MAh matter at all if you are using a small motor in the first place?
Do lipo bags contain the fire when it happens? I've heard mixed feelings on this because some say use a lipo bag when you charge and some say don't leave it unattended. If the lipo bag really works then why does it matter if it's attended?
AT WHAT "AMBIENT TEMPERATURE" RANGE IS BEST, FOR LONG TERM STORAGE OF LiPo BATTERIES?!...
LIPOS CAN BE RUN SAFELY IN A VERY BROAD RANGE OF TEMPS -20°C to 60°C
But how to use LiPo battery in my RC car. How do I know that my car will not draw my battery under 3.2V per cell?
Research low voltage detection almost all modern speed controls have it built in
@@beyondRC I wonder if my Wltoys 12427 will remember this 😅