Newbee question

[dereckg]

So I figured out we run lipos in a series for boats ! Why not parellel ? Like for those of us that dont have big lipos yet Could I run 4 7.4's parellel then run those 2 sets in a series

[dana]

we do run parallel sometimes

[Make-a-Wake]

Yep, its called 2p!

[dereckg]

we do run parallel sometimes

So could I run 4 7.4 on a good esc and motor that could handle the 4s 2p or is it 4s 4p ??

[dereckg]

Now could I run a 5300 and a 5000 parellel 2 x's to a series So If Im thinking correctly I would have 2 7.4 packs making 10300 mah to run in series with all 4 in boat ?? Would weight become an issue ?? Would it be considered 8s 4p ??

[dana]

Not even close. I think you need to better understand battery configurations in the simple formats before you start asking questions like these.

[dereckg]

Ya bigest set up I run is in my erevo and thats 2 batteries Will handle up2 24 volts

Not even close. I think you need to better understand battery configurations in the simple formats before you start asking questions like these.

[dereckg]

Wont learn if I dont ask

Ya bigest set up I run is in my erevo and thats 2 batteries Will handle up2 24 volts

[dana]

The setup you're asking about is trying to make 4s2p out of four 2s packs. So you need to run two 2s packs series on both sides to make 4s, then run those parallel to your esc. It can get confusing and inefficient that way.

[dereckg]

too many connections ??

The setup you're asking about is trying to make 4s2p out of four 2s packs. So you need to run two 2s packs series on both sides to make 4s, then run those parallel to your esc. It can get confusing and inefficient that way.

[bill34207]

This might help http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1066588
2nd post is a 9s 2p setup with photos to make it easier to understand.

[dereckg]

I pretty much knew all in that thread ! Not new to lipo just the parellel and in series with lipo is new to me with boats The draw is much higher than my cars and trucks For the most part my cars and trucks called for 20c The boats on the other hand seem to need 40c or better to avoid issues Looking at some 60c 10000 mah 7.4

This might help http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1066588
2nd post is a 9s 2p setup with photos to make it easier to understand.

[dereckg]

Now the second post kinda shows what I was asking thnx for the info

This might help http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1066588
2nd post is a 9s 2p setup with photos to make it easier to understand.