Electric Vocabulary

I love history and electronics. Where do the terms ‘Discharge’ and ‘Charge’ come from? Enjoy this little treasure….
How Should You Safely Dispose of a Swollen LiPo Battery?

How Should You Safely Dispose of a Swollen LiPo Battery?

Short Answer: Stop Using the Swollen LiPo and Contact a Qualified Disposal Program A swollen LiPo (lithium-polymer) battery is damaged and can be a fire hazard. Stop using it and do not charge it. Do not puncture, crush, open, modify, intentionally discharge, connect...
How Do You Convert a Model From LiPo to A123 (LiFePO4) Cells?

How Do You Convert a Model From LiPo to A123 (LiFePO4) Cells?

Short Answer: Compare Both Voltage and Usable Capacity Converting a model from LiPo to A123 or LiFePO4 cells is not a matter of matching the pack labels. Compare nominal and full voltage, usable capacity, current capability, weight, and the limits of the ESC, motor,...

Skin Effect – Why Many Fine Strands Are Better

Skin Effect Explained. Why many fine strands (the finer the better) are better than fewer (or one) strand(s). Hobby wire (good hobby wire) is more costly than your garden variety speaker and automotive wire because of it’s higher strand count and surface area....

Wire Caculator AWG to Curcular Mils

A calculator published by the Mogami company. It is helpful to understand wire size a little better. For example, a solid core 22 gauge wire has a different overall diameter if it’s 16 strand or 32 strand or 198 strand. Don’t get fooled into thinking AWG...