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Old August 13th, 2008, 16:37   #64
Mantelope
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ShelledPants View Post
Because a 7.4v 1000mah lipo can pull a spring at a similar rate as a 8.4v large battery.

EDIT: Higher discharge rate, far superior to 9.6v minis, with similar/better ROF and power. Smaller than a 8.4v mini.
Last I checked, high discharge Lipos were still pretty damn expensive, not to mention the need to get an entirely different charging setup. Even a 30C pack won't be able to push as much current as a good 2/3A NiMH cell. You can get an 8.4V 1500mAh mini pack for $23... what about a 30C Lipo?
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