Batteries : Something More on LIPO Batteries and When to Recharge Them

LiPo batteries offer several advantages over other types of batteries, such as:Ezoic

  • High energy density: LiPo batteries can store more energy in a smaller size and weight than other types of batteries.
  • Lightweight and compact design: LiPo batteries are ideal for portable electronic devices due to their lightweight and compact design.
  • Low self-discharge rate: LiPo batteries have a low self-discharge rate, which means they can hold their charge for longer periods of time.

However, LiPo batteries also have some disadvantages, such as:

  • Cost: LiPo batteries can be more expensive than other types of batteries.
  • Shorter lifespan: LiPo batteries have a shorter lifespan than other types of batteries, typically lasting around 500-800 charge cycles.
  • Safety concerns: LiPo batteries can be more prone to swelling, overheating, and catching fire if not used or stored properly.

Overall, LiPo batteries offer many advantages for portable electronic devices due to their high energy density and lightweight design. However, they also have some disadvantages that should be considered when choosing a battery for a particular application.

This is a very good article (click below) on understanding LIPO voltages and at what point you should recharge a LIPO battery – which is surprising!! On a 4.2v cell, you should never let it drop below 3.0 volts!! Read on ….

DF95 Racing Today – Saturday 27th April

Results from 95s today.

Four managed 10 races in A rig on a cold day with a shifty NE breeze but no rain.

Phil 11 pts
Hugh 11 pts
Peter 18 pts
Geoffrey 27 pts

Geoffrey did however score two seconds. Phil won on count back by the fact of beating Hugh in the last race, though there was a questionable incident between the two on the finishing mark, which did not go to protest but involved windward boat (Hugh) and mark room (Hugh)!

Despite this incident the racing was mostly very close on a simple windward leeward course and mostly in a friendly spirit!!!

HM

Transmitters For Beginners 3 : How to Set Up The Radiomaster Pocket Transmitter for Radio Sailing

If you have only just started radio sailing, or are thinking of starting, the world of radio transmitters can feel daunting to say the least. Good news is that you are not alone…

No matter which transmitter brand you go for, the user manuals are bewildering – all about planes, gliders and drones – no mention of radio sailing. Quite honestly it’s a real challenge.

Online, we found the American MYA had some years ago published one manual for Spektrum DX4 and we quite liked the style and structure that they used to address this need.

So we have decided to set out to write our own Radio Sailing Manuals for each of the leading brands, aimed specifically at people who are new to the sport.

It’ll take some time to get them all done, but we have made a start with the “Radiomaster Pocket”, which by the way retails at the time of writing from k7yachts for around £65-£75.

Volunteers to write the equivalent manuals for Futaba, Flysky and Spektrum would be welcome.

Two ways to download the 25 page manual. You can go to a new Category in this website called “Transmitter Manuals” in the category list. Or…

Click here to go to the download page..