[NSRCA-dist8] Batteries

[Sean Mersh]

I have experimented with 12S batteries; I used the TP 4000mAh batteries. Average remaining capacity after one P-23 flight: 38%.
With 10S TP 4400 mAh batteries: Average remaining capacity after one P-23 flight: 32%. It is the same for the newer version that is 48 g lighter, almost 2 ounces 🙂!
Weight:
TP 12S 4000 mAh, 25C ProLiteX: 1062 g
TP 10S 4400 mAh, 25C ProLiteX: 1025 g
New TP 10S 4400 mAh, 25C ProLiteX: 977 g
My conclusion: unless you're flying F-23 and Unknowns, 10S 4400 mAh batteries are more than adequate and save you almost 3 ounces, compared to the 12S 4000 mAh packs. I agree that the 12S batteries will probably last longer, since they are not worked as hard as 10S packs. I could not feel any performance improvement with 12S packs.
As stated by other members: 12S packs are legal now in AMA classes, but not yet in FAI.
Another consideration: My Mezon ESC does not automatically recognize the pack cell count. So, if I switch from 10S to 12S, I need to reprogram the ESC 😟.
But, 6S (2x) cells are much more readily available than 5S or 10S packs.
Lots of variables!
Sean



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Anyone switching to 12s packs?



Karl

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