Battery question

[Ebb75]

My son has an HSP 1/10 electric buggy. Its actually been a pretty good buggy. He is learning about doing minor repairs and has fun with it. Question is it came with a 7.2v NI MH batt. Is it safe to just throw in a Lipo 2s. Will this give it more speed, or no as it is only .2 volts more. I know nothing about electrics except more volts usually means faster. Will it be a noticable difference or just longer run times?


Motor specs. 3300kv brushless


Esc 45a

 

[REVOlutionary Rampage]

It may not be a problem BUT I would check the specs on the Motor & ESC just to be safe. I don't have any experience with Lipo but I would just keep an eye on it for a few runs just to make sure nothing goes wrong. and yes more volts usually is faster/torquier. IMO .2 volts more than likely wont turn the thing into a rocket. You will have longer run times from what I hear as well. I do have quite a bit of experience with Electrics. I just haven't quite made the Lipo jump yet.

 

[Ebb75]

Thanks. Maybe we try out a 2s and see how that goes.

 

[Ebb75]

Update. Threw in a 3s lipo. The thing was crazy, could barely drive it because it back flipped so easily. And then caught on fire. Lol. Was fun for a while. I couldnt stop laughing at my sons reaction.

 

[Guest]

That would of made a great video!

 

[Ebb75]

That would of made a great video!

Never seem to have a camera rolling at the right time.

 

[Guest]

I hear that.

I just picked up a pair of iVue camera glasses, since bringing the camera is such a PIA.

 

[Ebb75]

Thats a good idea. Do they shoot nice video?

 

[Guest]

I just got them. I'll try them out on our next outing. The YouTube vids/reviews all looked good.

 

[Ebb75]

Thanks for the idea RCDad I will check it out.