Safely Using LiPo Batteries

Today we will learn to SAFELY charge, discharge, balance, store, and dispose of LiPo batteries. We’ll also learn how to put out a LiPo fire, just in case!

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LiPo, or Lithium-ion Polymer batteries, have the highest energy-to-weight ratio of any rechargeable battery, and they are used extensively in radio-controlled aircraft and land vehicles. They are also used in mobile phones, some electric vehicles, and, of course, robotics.

When handled properly, LiPo batteries are a perfectly safe power source that can last for up to 500 charge and discharge cycles. But if neglected or misused, their lifetimes can be drastically reduced, and worse, they can even catch fire!

Today we will learn how LiPo batteries work, and how to read their specifications. We’ll also see how to charge, discharge, and balance LiPo batteries to ensure that they live a long and happy life. We’ll see some methods of safely storing them, and disposing of them when they have finally worn out.

Not only that, but we will also see how to prevent a LiPo fire, and how to extinguish one if you are unlucky enough to have one.

Here is the Table of Contents for today’s video:

00:00 – Introduction
01:37 – All about LiPo Batteries
08:23 – LiPo Batteries & Accessories
14:55 – LiPo Charging
23:34 – LiPo Discharging & Balancing
27:28 – LiPo Storage
36:21 – LiPo Fire Extinguishing
39:51 – LiPo Disposal
42:59 – Conclusion

As always, you’ll find more information in the accompanying article on the DroneBot Workshop website.

It’s a powerful episode today! Hope you enjoy it.

Bill

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