BATTERIES & CHARGING

Know the pack. Know the limits.

Make sense of chemistry, cell count, connectors and chargers before you plug anything in.

FIELD GUIDE 9 MIN READ

Cell counts, capacity and the labels that matter.

FIELD GUIDE 8 MIN READ

Labeled LiPo C ratings are a poor guide to real performance. Learn what internal resistance is, why it matters, and how to compare RC packs.

FIELD GUIDE 11 MIN READ

RC LiPo chargers from Traxxas, Spektrum, ISDT, ToolkitRC, SkyRC and Hitec compared by use case, with specs, list prices and stock notes.

FIELD GUIDE 10 MIN READ

How Traxxas iD and Spektrum Smart RC batteries work, what G2 Smart packs require, the lock-in trade-offs, and current charger prices.

FIELD GUIDE 10 MIN READ

The checks to make before, during and after a charge.

FIELD GUIDE 9 MIN READ

Can you fly or mail RC LiPo packs? Watt-hour math for common RC batteries plus FAA, TSA and USPS rules. Not legal advice; always check your airline.