Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO) Batteries

[wjjeep]

I've been researching LiPo batteries for my Senton 4x4 V3 BLX and stumbled upon SMC's Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO) batteries. I'm new to hobby grade vehicles and have been doing my research the last several weeks and haven't heard much of the term LCO or it mentioned in my Senton or Venom charger manual.

Are LCOs charged the same way as a lithium polymer (LiPo)? I want to make sure this battery type is compatible with my Venom Pro Duo Charger. If not, I'll remove them from my potential buy list.

 

[extremeengineer]

So not sure what advantage they would give based on a cursory search:

“The LCO battery has drawbacks in having a low life span, and a relatively low safety performance at hot and cold temperatures.”

Source

Are you maybe referring to their LCG (Low Center of Gravity) packs?

 

[LibertyMKiii]

These LCO batteries fall into the Lithium Ion category of batteries and in general shouldn't be used for RC. (my opinion)

https://owlcation.com/stem/Comparing-6-Lithium-ion-Battery-Types

Lithium Cobalt Oxide has a high specific energy as compared to the other batteries which makes it the preferred choice for laptops and mobile phones. It also has a low cost and a moderate performance. However, it is highly unfavorable in all the other aspects when compared to the other lithium-ion batteries. It has a low specific power, low safety, and a low lifespan.

 

[wjjeep]

So not sure what advantage they would give based on a cursory search:

“The LCO battery has drawbacks in having a low life span, and a relatively low safety performance at hot and cold temperatures.”

Source

Are you maybe referring to their LCG (Low Center of Gravity) packs?

These are the batteries I'm referring to.
https://www.smc-racing.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_171&product_id=619

 

[extremeengineer]

These are the batteries I'm referring to.
https://www.smc-racing.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_171&product_id=619

I would not use those, but yes, they would use a standard LiPo charger. I guess if price is your only driving factor, but that never made much sense to me, especially not with batteries.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

These are the batteries I'm referring to.
https://www.smc-racing.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_171&product_id=619

Plenty of other 2s LiPos out there for the same price point.
These LiCo batteries have low specific power, low safety, and a low lifespan. None are qualities you want!

Here is an example of a better deal (assuming you have Amazon prime and can solder on your own connectors.)
https://www.amazon.com/Zeee-5200mAh-Battery-Vehicles-Airplane/dp/B08DCYVHSF/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2YCWT42AVUVWC&dchild=1&keywords=2s+5200mah+lipo+battery&qid=1611174574&sprefix=2s+5200,aps,194&sr=8-15

 

[slick2500]

Idk if I would even run those in a brushed 1/10 scale 2wd buggy.