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Iowa City AeroHawks Nice Remarks

Good Morning Dave: Attached please find a flyer advertising our 10th annual swap meet scheduled for January 20th 2013. You participated in one of our first swap meets several years ago and gave us some very valuable suggestions which we took to heart. We have grown...
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,...

Holding A Swap Meet: Date Planning

The following advice is written with RC hobby swap meets in mind. However, the same logic and solid advice apply’s to any club event you are contemplating. Why: The largest reason for an event failing to take root and grow strong is often poor date planning....

Checking A123 RX Packs For Recharge Point

A123 RX Packs can be tricky to deturming how much is left in the pack by checking voltage alone. Variations in connectors and length of wire can have a big impact on actual volt readings when loaded. Using an RRC1000 digital voltmeter with load capability of 0.0A,...