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Old 06-27-2007, 11:06 AM   #4
klhoard
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Default Re: Who using A123 batteries?

The best place for A123's is to get on eBay and purchase a DeWalt 36V pack. You will get 10 cells and then you can make up your own flight packs.

I have (2) 2-cell and (2) 3-cell packs. I use them in an RC car and in a Mini-Inspire. The EagleTree data logger shows me pulling 30-40 amps for the whole flight and the cells don't even get warm. The also hold their voltage very well thru the discharge cycle. Many car guys discharge them at these levels, then immediately charge them back up in 5-10 minutes (15-20 amps). These cells take that abuse over and over and show very little, if any, performance degradation.

I think they will be just fine running as many servos as you can hook up to them. . .

The only down side is that they are a little heavier than an equivilant LiPo, and you need a special charger (3.6V / cell). Other than that, they are GREAT batteries.

If anyone is interested, I can e-mail or post the discharge curves from the Eagle Tree logger for these batteries when I get home.
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