Mgm 224.18 On 6s?

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

...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.