@Ron045 posted:There are already LiIon batts out there with PCB protection for over charge/discharge. I don't get the desire for folks to use RC Lipo's. Different animal all together. What's the upside to LiPo vs LiIon?
Also... Unless you are a noob and only have one engine.... What's the big deal if you run an engine to zero and now it takes 2 hours to charge? Just go get another engine from the fleet. A vast majority of us have more than one.
Have Fun!
Ron
Running a Li-ion or LiPo battery to zero can ruin the battery. Li-ion batteries use a liquid electrolyte and the polymer version uses a gel or solid. LiPo is more suitable for environments with more mechanical stress.
The underlying technology is the same.