Learn the basics of battery & charger safety and understanding key specs
The voltage in LiPo (Lithium Polymer) batteries is determined based on the number of cells they have and we can easily identify this by referring to the "S" count. Each LiPo cell is rated at 3.7v so a 2S LiPo means it's a 2 cell battery and 7.4v, a 3
RC batteries can get expensive so it's worth investing some time to learn how best to look after them and charge them properly. Batteries can be volatile and dangerous, so be sure to read the below so you can get the maximum life from your battery an
Different battery types require different chargers or charge settings. Make sure your battery is suited to your charger and you have the right charge setting prior to charging your battery. Most quality chargers will have the required settings to acc
The "mAh" (Milliamp Per Hour) number usually found on the face of the batteries is referring to the capacity of the battery. In simple terms, this is the "fuel tank capacity" - the bigger this number, the more run time you will have from your RC. How
LiPo batteries will have a discharge rating and this is noted on the battery label as a "C" rating (25C, 30C, 50C, etc). In simple terms, the C rating is like a "fuel pump" - the bigger that number is, the better the fuel pump and the better the batt