Simple overview of the LIPO battery (LIPO Explained - mAh, C rating etc)

If you are new to electric RC models then this answers some of the basic questions about LIPO batteries Quick summary: C rating = the amount of current you an pull at any one time (related to the mAh rating) mAh rating = the amount of energy sotred in the battery pack 2s, 3s, or 4s = how many cells are in a pack, each cell has 4.2 volts when charged KV = this is for motors and tells you how many RPMs/volt you get under no load

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