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fayrwerks
10-03-2006, 08:41 AM
it seems that 6s is the way to go with the Swift but 6s is bit expensive nowadays, can i run 2pcs 3s in parallel for the meantime while learning to hover?
Coolice
10-03-2006, 12:30 PM
Hey,
Yes you can.
I am testing some of the new Overlander LiPo battery packs and at the monet no dedicated 6s packs are available, hence I have two 3s 11.1 volt Poly-PRO packs in series to give me the 6s configuration.
I run two of these : http://www.overlander.co.uk/detail.asp?categoryid=74&ID=703
It may pay though to have another balancer to make sure both packs are balanced during the charge process.
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RAV50
10-03-2006, 09:02 PM
As your question is can they be used "in PARALLEL" the answere is NO!!!
But if they are at least of a high enough MAH and C rating to give a total of 700 watts or so, then as Ian said "wired in SERIES" they will work.
Coolice
10-04-2006, 06:46 AM
Ah, I didn't spot that well caught.
I assume he may just have parellel and series mixed up, as series is needed to make 6s.
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