| Ok I will try to be free of bias in this article. The remote | | | | batteries. The charger needs to be designed for Li-Ion |
| control community will have their very own opinion | | | | or Li-Poly. |
| about Nitro Vs LiPo's. I am only voicing my opinions and | | | | 2. Set the charger to the correct cell count |
| experience on Traxxas cars and trucks that I own. | | | | 3. Do not leave charge battery unattended |
| I think for the hobbyist who is just learning the RC | | | | 4. Use the Taps. For new lithium battery check each |
| hobby, owning an electric remote control car (hint: | | | | voltage of each cell. Then do this for every 10th cycle |
| Traxxas T/E-maxx very solid) is a tad simpler to get | | | | or after. Very critical in an unbalanced pack can |
| outdoors/indoors to start thrashing in your backyard or | | | | explode while charging even on the correct cell count. |
| racing at local tracks. They only thing you really have | | | | 5. Use a smooth and safe surface to charge your |
| to purchase are a good charge/discharger and a | | | | new Lithium battery. |
| great battery. Now to get the most enjoyment out of | | | | 6. DO NOT USE if the cell is puncture! |
| your first electric vehicle try to save up money for a | | | | 7. Do not charge more than 1C... |
| lipo battery. | | | | 8. Charge batteries in a open area |
| One thing you must be aware with LiPo's, if not | | | | 9. To be safe, keep a bucket of sand nearby just in |
| handled properly they can catch fire and explode. So | | | | case. |
| please be careful when charging these batteries. Only | | | | Now my preference is to run Nitro vehicles (hint hint |
| use approved chargers for the type of battery you will | | | | Traxxas Revo 3.3). If you're a gear head and prefer |
| run in your RC vehicle. Here are some basic guidelines | | | | the smell of burning fuel and getting your fingers dirty |
| for charging your new LiPo batteries. | | | | then Nitro RC is for you. |
| 1. Of course only use approved charges for lithium | | | | |