Brian’s LiPo recommendations: By Bryan Buaas
N1 Mono- Minimum 4200mAh capacity- run either a 2S 4300-5000 pack or 2S2P
2500mAh (5000mAh total capacity) if a saddle style pack is required.
19T Spec Hydro- 2S 4300-5000 mAh, no paralleling required.
N2 classes- 2S2P 4300-5000 mAh (8600-10,000mAh total capacity).
LSH 2- 4S 4300-5000 mAh, no paralleling required.
P classes- 4S2P 4300-5000 mAh (8600-10,000mAh total capacity).
These capacities will allow two heats before a recharge in the open motor
classes with free running setups. I recommend that packs be charged between
heats until you reliably know how much capacity is used in a particular setup.
-Use only cells rated at a minimum of 20C continuous
discharge.
-Never charge higher than 1C.
-Never run below 3.0V/cell.
-Never use more than 75% capacity before recharging.
-Balancing isn’t required during a race day, but should
be performed after each day of running.
-never run the cells above 160F (under 140F is reasonable).