Adamator
Active Member
Since I just got into this hobby a few months ago, I invested in the Spektrum G2 Batteries. I like them a lot so far and haven't had any issues.
These questions may be more general LiPo related, but just wanted to mention the kind I have.
How long do LiPos typically last these days? (Until they are kind of worn out and no longer perform good.)
These Spektrum batteries show information such as charge cycles and I was wondering what constitutes a "cycle?" I ask because my 3S LiPo, which I have only had maybe 2 months, shows about a 100 cycles and that just seems kind of high. I know for a fact I have not charged the thing 100 times. I haven't even charged it 50 times.
With regards to storage, since I am new to this and working from home, I run my Granite almost daily at lunch. Sometimes I take it to a nearby area, and sometimes I just take it out front. After using my LiPo, I have been charging it back to full and letting the auto discharge feature do it's thing for the times I don't use the battery. (I currently have auto discharge set to 48 hours.) Is how I am charging these a good practice or should I change it?
Thanks!
These questions may be more general LiPo related, but just wanted to mention the kind I have.
How long do LiPos typically last these days? (Until they are kind of worn out and no longer perform good.)
These Spektrum batteries show information such as charge cycles and I was wondering what constitutes a "cycle?" I ask because my 3S LiPo, which I have only had maybe 2 months, shows about a 100 cycles and that just seems kind of high. I know for a fact I have not charged the thing 100 times. I haven't even charged it 50 times.
With regards to storage, since I am new to this and working from home, I run my Granite almost daily at lunch. Sometimes I take it to a nearby area, and sometimes I just take it out front. After using my LiPo, I have been charging it back to full and letting the auto discharge feature do it's thing for the times I don't use the battery. (I currently have auto discharge set to 48 hours.) Is how I am charging these a good practice or should I change it?
Thanks!