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08.10.2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp View Post
...What is the esc rated for? Looks like it says 2-5 cells on the side of it, but it may be 6? I have never run an mgm, but try to stay close to the mfg recomendations. 18 cell nimh is 21.6 @ 1.2v per cell. 6s lipo fully charged is over 25v. What are the caps rated at? If they are 25v then I would not try it with 6s.
Don't forget, NiMH cells off the charger are closer to 1.4v/cell. 18 cells then is 25.2v, which is the exact voltage of "peaked" lipos.
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