Ep 7 - Batteries

In this episode Matt and Joe cover what they’ve been busy with, mostly RC, and dive into Batteries:  what the numbers mean, how to select the right battery for your application, and how to safely charge, store, and dispose of them.

Intro  -  0:00

Flying Stories  -  1:00

Listener Questions  -  46:00

    Geoff's Bench here and here

Topic - Lipo Batteries  -  52:30

• Battery Basics  -  53:30
  
• Connectors  -  1:14:00
  
• Charging/Discharging - Safety  -  1:33:30
  
• Lipo Safety Guidelines  -  1:41:25
  
• Signs Of Unhealthy Batteries  -  1:46:30
  
• How To Store Lipo Batteries  -  1:49:15
  
• Battery Retirement  -  1:54:10
  

Workbench  -  1:59:15

Closing / Next Topic  -  2:07:10

Show Resource Links:

Lipo Safety

Detailed Dive on Lipo Batteries

Detailed Dive on battery connectors types

How to know when to throw Lipos out (safely)

Oscar Liang on Lipo Disposal

Other Resources

Matt’s Viking S-3b Build

Watch us flying Here

Or on Matt’s Youtube (FoamyDM) channel (dated early august 2020)

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