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Mister_Anderson · 10:58 PM

I own a Rustler about to have RCM-RC chassis. I own a Scorpion 3200 Li-po system and in a bad crash I put a hole in the plastic housing on one of the cells. I examined the cell and the area with the damage smells like denatured alcohol. Is that the electrolyte? If so how do I dispose of the pack? It has almost a full charge. I was thinking about getting the Peak Racing 4800 Li-po. I can purchase an adapter from fmadirect.com to charge the battery, but I don't want to spend the $170 if I don't have to.

I am very interested in these Li-Ion batteries because they look a lot tougher, with M1 can charge in 5 mins (that's 4 times faster than the best time with the scorpion), and are safer. Now what I need to know is will the charger I have work? If not which charger and battery combo would you recommend? (Preferably with M1 tech.) Do the cells need a balancer like Li-Po's?

Also, if i were to purchase the Makita 18v I would have enough cells to do 1 3s2p pack and 1 2s2p right? If wrong please correct me. How would i configure these cells? I know how to do series, but how would I incorporate the other cells for parallel? I am completely lost on that wiring.
Thanks for the help guys. You may have just saved me some cash.
Chris

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Mister_Anderson RC-Monster Stock Offline Posts: 46 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Taylor Michigan	04.21.2006, 10:27 PM I own a Rustler about to have RCM-RC chassis. I own a Scorpion 3200 Li-po system and in a bad crash I put a hole in the plastic housing on one of the cells. I examined the cell and the area with the damage smells like denatured alcohol. Is that the electrolyte? If so how do I dispose of the pack? It has almost a full charge. I was thinking about getting the Peak Racing 4800 Li-po. I can purchase an adapter from fmadirect.com to charge the battery, but I don't want to spend the $170 if I don't have to. I am very interested in these Li-Ion batteries because they look a lot tougher, with M1 can charge in 5 mins (that's 4 times faster than the best time with the scorpion), and are safer. Now what I need to know is will the charger I have work? If not which charger and battery combo would you recommend? (Preferably with M1 tech.) Do the cells need a balancer like Li-Po's? Also, if i were to purchase the Makita 18v I would have enough cells to do 1 3s2p pack and 1 2s2p right? If wrong please correct me. How would i configure these cells? I know how to do series, but how would I incorporate the other cells for parallel? I am completely lost on that wiring. Thanks for the help guys. You may have just saved me some cash. Chris A.K.A. Rusty Boy E-Rusty: Mamba Max ESC 5700kv Motor RCM-RC Chassis A123 Racing 2300 MaH 2s1p Series 16/84 Top Speed M.P.H. ~45. "Profit Is Not a Four Letter Word, But Rape Is Illegal." Last edited by Mister_Anderson; 04.21.2006 at 10:58 PM.