What does the C mean on a LiPo?

The C rating for a LiPo battery, quite simply, refers to the capacity of energy the battery can safely discharge, represented as a multiple of its overall capacity. A battery that has a higher C rating delivers more energy, and that means higher performance. That’s the same capacity and twice the amp draw.

How do you charge a LiPo 11.1 V battery?

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What current should I charge my 3s LiPo battery?

Most LiPo batteries need to be charged rather slowly, compared to NiMH or NiCd batteries. While we would routinely charge a 3000mAh NiMH battery at four or five amps, a LiPo battery of the same capacity should be charged at no more than three amps.

What does 25C mean on a LiPo battery?

Try looking for batteries with at least 10 *AMPS* (important amps not C rating) higher than the constant draw from your motor(s). Example: Motor @ Max 25Amp. Then Batt: *1500mAh *25C = 37.5 Amp. (1500×25/100) (or1.5×25) = 37.5. Batt #2: 1300mAh 30C = 39 Amp.

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

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.

Is it bad to not fully charge a LiPo battery?

Never overcharge a LiPo battery. Typically a full charge is 4.2v per cell. Ideally you never want to go below 3.2v per cell to maintain a healthy battery. 2.9v per cell and lower is causing permanent damage.

What C rating do I need?

Having the battery pack with the highest C rating is always best for the power system and battery pack health. It is best to have a discharge rate overhead of 30%. If you work out a maximum power system discharge of 100 amps. Your battery pack should should deliver at least 30% more or 130 total amps.

What LiPo C rating do I need?

Determining how much C rating you need If you don’t want to read too much into the details, here’s the short answer: For more power and current delivery – especially on a miniquad – stick to a higher C rating battery, at least 60 or above for the continuous rating.