LiPo Sacks

[Bodge Job]

I was wondering, if i could fit the whole robot in a lipo sack, could i charge the battery with out taking it out of the robot???
thanks

[harry hills]

Re: LiPo Sacks

probably not. why not just take it out of the robot?

[Bodge Job]

Re: LiPo Sacks

ermm well i thought it would be easer...

[harry hills]

Re: LiPo Sacks

open robot.
take lipo out
charge lipo
simple

[typhoon_driver]

Re: LiPo Sacks

No, the rules clearly state that the lipo must be removed from the robot. This isn't just to stop batteries going pop whilst charging but to examine the pack to ensure it hasn't swelled or been damaged.

The other issue you would have is that if the lipos did ignite then they would take the rest of your robot with it and you would wish you had taken it out.

[typhoon_driver]

Re: LiPo Sacks

O and further to those steps above,

Remove lipo from robot
Charge lipo and examine lipo
?????????
Profit

[brandon_nichols]

Re: LiPo Sacks

Yeah, ever since Thomas Kenney's lipo exploded at the Franklin Instiute, it's essential that the battery is taken out of the robot and charged in a bag. It's no biggie, especially in a beetle. All you have to do is unscrew the lid, take the battery out and into the bag.

Unless of course, your battery is protected under some kind of lockdown system?