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Originally Posted by HPI Paul
I would like to repeat what I said earlier in the thread;
"I think (if we do go mardave) we should run with the 4-cell nimh's for the following reasons;
The 4.8v are more than fast enough
Cheaper for new starters
Safer to store and charge than lipo
Just need a basic charger - ideal for new starters"
I also think the 7.4v micro packs will be too quick for a "budget/ new driver class", especially new starters. Another risk is that unless we use an ESC with low voltage protection, big risk of the lipo packs failing.
In summary, I think that using the micro lipo's will make it more expensive for new starters (direct and indirect costs) and will bring in raft of other side effects that will reduce scope for placing limits on ESC's etc which is at the core of making it a stock class.
Hope I am not being too negative - more than happy to run a micro pack on friday if someone can please supply (deans connector) - I will need to change the ESC that I currently have though.
Paul
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Paul,
No problem with cells for beginners, but those of us with LiPo's should not be put off from converting from Mircos to Mardaves. Have a think about my weight option for LiPo users - that may help solve your concerns that LiPo Mardaves would be faster.
As Chris and Craig say, it looks like some testing is in order
