Scale Soaring UK

Has anyone experimented with LI-Ion instead of LIPO motor batteries?

I know Florian Schambeck makes a 11S 9000 mAh to order here: https://www.schambeck-luftsporttechnik. ... 9000mAh-PP

The idea is for a safer, longer lasting pack with better discharge characteristics.

Any thoughts?

Phill

Think you'd be better off using the 54v dewalt packs, at £150 slightly less eye watering

A123's can still explode though, I believe our Dutch correspondent had one go in his big K13?

Ell.

That’s a damn good idea. Worth looking into.

Phill

I'd think there are deals about, but £450 will get you 54v 9000mah, so you're paying another £400 plus for the convenience of a the pack and balance connector. Dewalt batteries would need the cases partially removing and sockets made/ adapted, but still...

https://www.toolden.co.uk/accessories/b ... maEALw_wcB

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142917514402

Ell.

Cheers Elliot,

I’ve also found some videos on how to create your own packs, including putting fuses between cells and a bus bar.

This video seems to cover the DEWALT Flexxpack producing 18v or 54v which you might f8nd interesting if going down the route of using those packs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAmghq7XadQ
Peter

Fellas, if I were to make my own packs, I'd probably weld them using a capacitor welder (DIY).

Must have a go one of these days, especially now HK are no longer viable in the UK