I have a question.

[Iron Yeti]

Is there any advantage to using a LifePO4 over Lithium Polymer besides the fact that it sucks when Lithium Polymers explode?

 

[Ypedal]

Yes, more stable discharge curve ( Li-po has a steady voltage decline as they discharge, liFe does not sag voltage until the very end in comparison)

more cycle life ( lipo- usually rated at 500 cycles or so.. Life- 1000 + up to 3000 for some.. not that you would realistically ever manage that many cycles within 5 to 10 years lol )

They are heavier per wh than lipo, that is a negative, but compared to lead.. there is no comparison.

 

[Iron Yeti]

Yes, more stable discharge curve ( Li-po has a steady voltage decline as they discharge, liFe does not sag voltage until the very end in comparison)

more cycle life ( lipo- usually rated at 500 cycles or so.. Life- 1000 + up to 3000 for some.. not that you would realistically ever manage that many cycles within 5 to 10 years lol )

They are heavier per wh than lipo, that is a negative, but compared to lead.. there is no comparison.

Sweet, good info. Thanks much.

 

[dogman dan]

Not to mention the advantage of getting your greedy little hands on it, getting hard with lifepo4, and motors.