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2wdpancar
06-06-2008, 08:45 PM
Okay, I heard this from Flashsp-2(motor guy) that bridging the + and - contacts(underside of pcb) will work as a switch bypass, NO!
I did this, having the feeling the liths would blow up.

Okay, I just tried this, and what do you know!
The LiPo's got so hot for a split second, I ripped them out of the board and threw them in my fire escape, and I accidentally locked myself out of my house; a quick reminder for those using lithium, be careful!

Leave the switch on...
After 15 minutes, they were inflated, but didn't pop.
I now will not run LiPo anymore, it isn't fun like this, so I will continue to use Li-ions for now(less chance of blowing).

Just a friendly reminder kids...

RedSXmodder
06-07-2008, 11:20 AM
Which is why I stick to NiMh, lol...

I had a bad experience with lipo about 2 years ago, lol.

Later,
RedSXmodder

WhiteMKIV
06-07-2008, 11:32 AM
I still havent gotten aroud to run Lio, or Li-on batterys, but ill keep this in mind for future mod knowledge

Donziikid
06-07-2008, 11:38 AM
NiMH isn't as safe as you think it is. Improper charging and improper care for any battery can lead to serious problems. Just because it doesn't have the Lithium technology doesn't mean you're in the clear. ;)

You must handle ALL batteries and ALL electronics with extreme care. Things can go wrong in a blink of an eye and sometimes are not reversable.

Oh, and this can happen to anyone. Just last week one of my buddies from my local flying club had his garage burn down, and he's one of the leading electric guys at my club (has been in it since the start). His charger received a spike from his power supply causing a ripple effect which eventually lead to the destruction of his battery. He took all precuations possible by using smart chargers, balancers, the correct LiPos, but even then things can go wrong. Most of the time the cause of the problem isn't even your fualt, so be careful, please! :)

texan_idiot25
06-07-2008, 06:56 PM
NiMH isn't as safe as you think it is. Improper charging and improper care for any battery can lead to serious problems. Just because it doesn't have the Lithium technology doesn't mean you're in the clear. ;)
:nod:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4741.jpg
http://www.ripper7racing.com/r7rforums/showthread.php?t=2301

BLT, what were you doing shorting out li-po's?

2wdpancar
06-07-2008, 07:50 PM
Which is why I stick to NiMh, lol...

I had a bad experience with lipo about 2 years ago, lol.

Later,
RedSXmodder

I actually thought of your story when I was threw them in the fire escape. :lol:

I still havent gotten aroud to run Lio, or Li-on batterys, but ill keep this in mind for future mod knowledge

Wise choice.

NiMH isn't as safe as you think it is. Improper charging and improper care for any battery can lead to serious problems. Just because it doesn't have the Lithium technology doesn't mean you're in the clear. ;)

You must handle ALL batteries and ALL electronics with extreme care. Things can go wrong in a blink of an eye and sometimes are not reversable.

Oh, and this can happen to anyone. Just last week one of my buddies from my local flying club had his garage burn down, and he's one of the leading electric guys at my club (has been in it since the start). His charger received a spike from his power supply causing a ripple effect which eventually lead to the destruction of his battery. He took all precuations possible by using smart chargers, balancers, the correct LiPos, but even then things can go wrong. Most of the time the cause of the problem isn't even your fualt, so be careful, please! :)

This was my fault, for messing around with the board. :X

:nod:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4741.jpg
http://www.ripper7racing.com/r7rforums/showthread.php?t=2301

BLT, what were you doing shorting out li-po's?

Um, messing around with the Micro-T board, what a waste of FETs and wire...lol...hey I still have 2 8958's left.:lol:

Mooshu_Beef
06-09-2008, 08:12 PM
Aw man... BLT you know better than that :p

Electricity is dangerous... but you can tame it if you know what you're doing.

I am glad nothing bad happened though...

xmodificationer
06-09-2008, 08:36 PM
is that a propulse batt? mine is charging right now :uhoh:

2wdpancar
06-09-2008, 08:55 PM
Aw man... BLT you know better than that :p

Electricity is dangerous... but you can tame it if you know what you're doing.

I am glad nothing bad happened though...

Lol, I'm done owning liths, but I'll make packs still.

RedSXmodder
06-09-2008, 09:48 PM
Texan, try ruining over $200 in brushless equipment in a Li-Po fire:
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w74/RedSXmodder/P1250318.jpg