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  1. 06-25-2011, 03:59 PM #1
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    Default <$10 card to check lipo voltage: Total, each cell and & total number of cells

    There is a great LiPo circuit card with a digital display that will show how many cell the battery has (if it shows 3 S when it's a 4S one is burned out), shows voltage for each cell & total voltage. It's on ebay for under $10. See Lipo Battery Low Voltage Tester 1S-8S Buzzer Alarm, item#(180633061879).
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    For about another 10 buck, OSE has one that give you actual cell capacity as well....much more useful.
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    This is the one I roll with, works great for me... 2 bux...

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    Spend $20 and get a multi meter. Then you can measure any pack, any voltage.

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    Yes and while you're there fry some of the balance connector wires if your finger slips... Ask how I know...

    IMO the Hyperion EOS Sentry is the BEST tool to check batteries, at home and at the pond, thanks to Lipo for the suggestion!
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    2 on that!!!

    http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=emp-Sentry



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    Yes and while you're there fry some of the balance connector wires if your finger slips... Ask how I know...

    IMO the Hyperion EOS Sentry is the BEST tool to check batteries, at home and at the pond, thanks to Lipo for the suggestion!
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    Do you mean it can measure how many mAh hours each cell has & total actual total battery pack capacity?
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    I have been using mulitmeters for 40 years & building offshore cats & hydros for 20+ years. I built & raced 10th scale off-road trucks & buggies in The San Diego area & Mexico in the 80s & have a case full of 1st place trophys to show for it.

    I consider myself an expert on building fast electric brushed motors & NiCad battery packs. But, I'm new to the whole Brushless/LiPo tecnology. For about $8 this small digital readout is much easier to use for a quick check.

    I appreciate the advice & will check out your recommendations.

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  9. 06-26-2011, 03:12 PM #9
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    No, it gives you a percentage based on the voltage of the battery.

    It's a quick and easy way to check the voltage.
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  10. 06-26-2011, 03:14 PM #10
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    It looks exactly like mine!
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