Can I use 3x2s lipos to run as 6s??

[Bigsnaff]

I have a bunch of matched set 2s lipos (5000mah. Grim Racers) that I've been using to run 4s. Anyone know how or even if I could connect these to run them as 6s?

[SirBudman32]

yes you can.

[Bigsnaff]

Excellent!!! I have zero idea how that would look like as far as connecting the wires. Do you have any idea where I could find a pic or diagram? I can solder some 5.5 connectors but I have no idea what to connect to what. I'm fairly certain that I sound like a dolt, but i don't want to blow anything up :)

[SirBudman32]

Here you go. 3 2s batteries as a 6s battery.

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[kevinpratt823]

Excellent!!! I have zero idea how that would look like as far as connecting the wires. Do you have any idea where I could find a pic or diagram? I can solder some 5.5 connectors but I have no idea what to connect to what. I'm fairly certain that I sound like a dolt, but i don't want to blow anything up :)

LOL, no shame in asking questions, in fact just the opposite. Basically, if you call it packs A, B, and C, then pos from pack A goes to neg on pack B, then pos on pack B goes to neg on pack C, so you will be left with a free neg from pack A and a free pos from pack C, thos will be the power to ESC. You basically just "string" the packs together.

[Bigsnaff]

I had a sneaking suspicion it would look something like that, but it almost seemed to simple! That's awesome! I've been wanting to experiment with running a couple boats on 6s, but was hesitant to invest in yet another battery when I had all these 2s's sitting around. Thanks for the quick response and helpful pics guys!!!

[Doby]

Just don't let anyone distract you when you are making all of those connections!

[Bigsnaff]

I'm going to have to number or color code the ends or something. I'm easily distracted! Lol

[NativePaul]

It is perfectly possible, I run 4x 2s packs in my 8s Supercat. But be aware that when you run several packs in series you are adding a lot of wire and connectors which all add impedance before the ESC, cutting down the wires as much as is possible and/or adding capacitance to the ESC would be a good idea.

[Bigsnaff]

Thanks for all the great replies guys! I feel smarter already :)
Now, if I want to charge these as 6s, can I just leave them in series and plug them into a 6s to 3x2s balance plug splitter and just charge away?