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You can if you only charge it to 14.8. Good chance the ESC won't even initialize and fail to pass the system voltage test at start up at full 15.2v. Worse case the ESC will fry with 15.2v.would it cause issues to run a 15.2v LiPo in a 4s Kraton? I know standard packs are 14.8v, just wondering if itās a good idea or not?
I have run HV packs, fully charged in HV mode with the Spektrum 150, and 160, Max10 and Max8 with no issues. I donāt know about other brands or models, those are the only ones Iāve really tried. I donāt think Iād try it with many other RTR brands though. Spektrum stuff seems to be pretty forgiving.You can if you only charge it to 14.8. Good chance the ESC won't even initialize and fail to pass the system voltage test at start up at full 15.2v. Worse case the ESC will fry with 15.2v.
ESC will always look for an under or over volt condition. Unless you are running a Higher end upgrade ESC that can handle HV packs. Having accomodating settable voltage parameters available in the ESC's F/W. HV's Usually cost more with little gain. I don't bother with HV packs. If I had one, it would be because it was the deal of the century, and I would still only be charging it to 14.8v if I did. Depends on the ESC I am running.
If you are using a 120amp 4s max rated RTR basic ESC for instance I would not even bother with a HV pack. Want more volts, just buy a 6s ESC. Then run 5s or 6s packs.
Yeah man! If she arms, sheās GTG! Get over here! Smatta wit choo?Worse case you fry the ESC.
Just Depends on the ESC's F/W
It will work or it wont.
How lucky do you feel?
Thanks for the reply, ya thatās the reason I was wondering, I seen a good deal on cnhlās, I donāt need any performance gainYou can if you only charge it to 14.8. Good chance the ESC won't even initialize and fail to pass the system voltage test at start up at full 15.2v. Worse case the ESC will fry with 15.2v.
ESC will always look for an under or over volt condition. Unless you are running a Higher end upgrade ESC that can handle HV packs. Having accomodating settable voltage parameters available in the ESC's F/W. HV's Usually cost more with little gain. I don't bother with HV packs. If I had one, it would be because it was the deal of the century, and I would still only be charging it to 14.8v if I did. Depends on the ESC I am running.
If you are using a 120amp 4s max rated RTR basic ESC for instance I would not even bother with a HV pack. Want more volts, just buy a 6s ESC. Then run 5s or 6s packs.
I know a guy or like 15,999 that toss the warranty away before the packagingI think the only limitation with HV batteries is Castle ESCs. And that only matters when running max voltage for the ESC.
From the horseās mouth:
āDO NOT RUN HV CELLS (above 4.2v/cell) WHEN RUNNING AT MAX CELL COUNT (8s). This will exceed the 33.6v rating and will damage the ESC and not be covered by the warranty.ā
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