Turnigy "nano-tech"

[forescott]

Anybody know what the difference is with the turnigy lipos and the new nano-technology?? Or is "nano-tech" a fancy word for New-decals?

[Rumdog]

They have a much higher burst rating

[hyrulejedi86]

Their expand less with high output current. Don't get as warm, aren't supposed to be as easily puffed.

Their have less resistance.

[slyman]

Their expand less with high output current. Don't get as warm, aren't supposed to be as easily puffed.

Their have less resistance.

Have you used them, what size, how many cycles, and how are they holding up?

[Snowride]

Their charge rates are 5 times more than non nano tech meaning they are capable of charging much faster without issues according to the specs (assuming your charger is big enough)

[hyrulejedi86]

I have two 2s 6000 mah that I have used 5 or6 times in my ul 1. They do run cooler and have performed well so far.

[sailr]

NANO tech refers to the latest technology of being able to produce much smaller particles of the compound inside the battery. This allows a much higher density which equates to more power and more robust performance. This is nothing new. Hyperion came out with them more than a year ago. Thunderpower followed behind. HobbyKing is very late to the dance. Nothing new, they are just very good at hype.

The biggest difference in batteries is quality control and cell matching. Cheap batteries can end up with minute particles of metal in the cells which cause them to short out internally which is one of the culprits of 'puffing' and igniting. This was the main reason that early lipoly batteries were so feared and resisted by a large portion of the modeling community. As quality control increased and incidents of ignition decreased, they became more accepted. Today, 'igniting', packs are rare unless the idiot user demands far more than the pack can safely deliver, charges at the wrong rate, etc.

Poorly matched cells can also cause the early demise of a pack. The extra quality control and cell matching costs money! That is why the CHEAP packs are always suspect. Fine for sport use but questionable in hard core competition where great demands are put on the packs.

[Brushless55]

Their charge rates are 5 times more than non nano tech meaning they are capable of charging much faster without issues according to the specs (assuming your charger is big enough)

Most any Lipo today can be charged at 2c and higher

[sailr]

I have been charging lipos at at least 2C for a few years now but I buy good packs! Even the cheapos can handle 2C now.

[Brushless55]

I have been charging lipos at at least 2C for a few years now but I buy good packs! Even the cheapos can handle 2C now.

Sweet!
I've read and article that said most any pack can be charged at 2c and higher unless it says only charge at 1c

[sailr]

Some of them say only charge at 1C to cover their A**!

[Brushless55]

gotcha

[Snowride]

The nano tech does say 5C.

[RIPFENCE]

i guess i am on the fence about these batteries...especially on the 6s batteries...wouldnt you rather have a 6s 40-50c discharge battery with a 40c constant then a nano tech with 25c constant/50c burst?

[Snowride]

i guess i am on the fence about these batteries...especially on the 6s batteries...wouldnt you rather have a 6s 40-50c discharge battery with a 40c constant then a nano tech with 25c constant/50c burst?

Only money. They get more expensive if you up the rate to 45 constant and 90 burst.

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11956&Product_Name=Turnigy_nano-tech_5000mah_3S_45~90C_Lipo_Pack