Do Lipo Batteries Charge Faster Than Nimh?

LiPo batteries also sustain a higher voltage for a greater duration of each run, so your model will have more “punch,” go faster, and run longer with a LiPo than it would with a comparable NiMH pack. NEVER charge a LiPo battery using a NiMH charger (or NiMH charging mode on a combination NiMH/LiPo battery charger).

Do LiPo batteries charge faster?

The fastest charging Li-ion “LiPo” cell is the LTO chemistry (lithium titanate). You can charge it to 90% in less than 10-min., and to about 98% in another 10-min; and it does not get damaged or degraded by this high C-rate charging or discharging.

Is LiPo faster than NiMH?

The main attractions to LiPo batteries are more speed, more “punch” off the line and more consistent power during the duration of the run compared to NiMH batteries.

What batteries are better LiPo or NiMH?

The weight/power ratio in LiPo batteries is significantly better. LiPo batteries are noticeably lighter and they can store the same amount or more energy relative to their capacity than NiMH batteries. The power output of LiPo batteries is greater in quality and quantity.

How long do LiPo batteries take to charge?

Normally, it takes 30-60 minutes to charge a LiPo battery. However, the charging time is reliant on the size of the battery or cell count. Your charger’s power output and capacity is also a determinant in this case. The battery type and the voltage play an important role as well.

What rate should I charge my LiPo?

1C
For the vast majority of LiPos, the Charge Rate is 1C. The equation works the same way as the previous discharge rating, where 1000mAh = 1A. So, for a 3000mAh battery, we would want to charge at 3A, for a 5000mAh LiPo, we should set the charger at 5A, and for a 4500mAh pack, 4.5A is the correct charge rate.

Can I use LiPo instead of NiMH?

You can use NiMH batteries instead of LiPo batteries in RC cars. There are some differences between NiMH batteries and LiPo batteries. The major difference between NiMH and LiPo batteries is the chemical properties that allow them to charge.

Can I charge a LiPo battery with a NiMH charger?

You cannot do this. The lithium battery requires a different voltage and a different charger.

What are the advantages of a LiPo battery?

The main advantages of LiPo battery cells are that they have about four times the energy of density of nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries. LiPo batteries are very lightweight and pliable, and can be made to almost any size or shape.

Is 2S LiPo faster than NiMH?

A lipo pack’s ability to sustain a higher voltage than a nimh also means that you can gear up for better speed, and due to lighter weight, still not over-strain the motor with amp draw.

Why do RC cars use LiPo batteries?

A LiPo battery is lighter than a NiMH of similar voltage and capacity, which helps your model feel more powerful. Also contributing to that “feeling of power” (often called “punch”) is the LiPo’s ability to maintain its voltage longer as the pack is depleted.

What is better than LiPo battery?

Both lithium-ion and lithium-poly batteries are suitable with high and robust power usages. However, lithium-ion batteries are more efficient and popular than lithium-polymer. They have higher energy levels and powers and are more suitable for heavy usages.

Why does my LiPo battery take so long to charge?

If you’ve been running the lipo in between the short charges that aren’t long enough to fully charge, you may have you the lipo down and caused a cell imbalance – usually when charger takes a longer than normal time its voltage imbalance between cells.

Is it OK to leave a LiPo battery charge overnight?

Never leave your LiPo batteries sitting around on a full charge for more than 2-3 days. If by the 3rd day you realize you are not going to use your battery today, you need to discharge your battery down to 3.6v-3.8v per cell for safe storage until you are ready to use the battery again.

How long does a 5000mAh LiPo take to charge?

1C is usually a safe bet (5A for 5000mAh) if the battery manufacturer doesn’t specify a maximum charging rate. 1C means that it will take about 1 hour to charge the battery from flat to fully charged.

How long does it take to charge a 11.1 v LiPo battery?

Answer: If your battery is 3S 11.1V 1200mAh , It can take 1 or 2 hours to charge full, if your battery is over 12000mAh 3S Lipo battery, It may take over 10 hours to charge full.

What does 2C charge rate mean on a LiPo battery?

1C is equal to 60 minutes, 0.5C to 120 minutes and a 2C rating is equal to 30 minutes.

What does 100C mean on LiPo battery?

1550mah 5s 100C: Max Current Draw = 1.55A x 100C=155A. 4500mah 6s 50C : Max Current Draw = 4.5A x 50C=225A. This means that we can discharge 155/230 amps continuously without damaging the battery. It may also be noted that increasing the C rating or increasing the battery capacity can increase Max Current Draw.

Do LiPo batteries get warm when charging?

LiPos must never get warm during charging. Please measure the voltage of each cell, and if the difference is more than 20mV, charge each cell individually (using the 1-cell setting of your charger, of course). This should resolve the problem unless your pack is already damaged.

What does 5C charge rate mean?

It is the amp hour of the battery packs. While most are familiar with the milliamps, the amp hour is that number divided by 1000. So for a 5000mAh battery, 1C would be 1(5) or a 5 amp rate, 2C would be 2(5) or a 10 amp rate, and 5C would be a 25 amp rate. A 1C charge or discharge should be an hour long process.

Can you run a LiPo battery on a brushed motor?

So if you need to or want to run brushed motors with LiPo’s, feel free to, it won’t hurt anything(just remember to follow the basic rules to using LiPo’s, especially about not overdischarging them, they REALLY don’t like that)…..