LiPo Batteries

ChrisMohrSr · Oct 7, 2013

I have two brand new 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 20C batteries. Is there any way that I can use them in the Phantom?

I know the Phantom is designed for 11.1V batteries, but it would be great if I could use those 14.8V batteries in my Phantom.

discv · Oct 7, 2013

ChrisMohrSr said:
I have two brand new 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 20C batteries. Is there any way that I can use them in the Phantom?

I know the Phantom is designed for 11.1V batteries, but it would be great if I could use those 14.8V batteries in my Phantom.

I am sure, that in theory, this is quite possible. Unwrap the packaging, and rewire using just 3 cells.

HOWEVER, the potential short circuit current of these things is staggering.

Given that you've got this far in one bit,

,just bite the bullet and shell out for a new 3S or two.

Seriously, don't try it outside a controlled environment.

ChrisMohrSr · Oct 7, 2013

discv said:
ChrisMohrSr said:

I have two brand new 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 20C batteries. Is there any way that I can use them in the Phantom?

I know the Phantom is designed for 11.1V batteries, but it would be great if I could use those 14.8V batteries in my Phantom.

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I am sure, that in theory, this is quite possible. Unwrap the packaging, and rewire using just 3 cells.

HOWEVER, the potential short circuit current of these things is staggering.

Given that you've got this far in one bit, ,just bite the bullet and shell out for a new 3S or two.

Seriously, don't try it outside a controlled environment.

The next time I have suicidal thoughts I shall consider your creative but possibly very painful sugestion. :|

LJ35 · Oct 7, 2013

You don't have to be suicidal, just a strong desire to be permanently and hideously disfigured!

Or, you could build an 11.1v regulator with a slight chance of burning yourself with a soldering iron.

jumanoc · Oct 7, 2013

ChrisMohrSr said:
I have two brand new 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 20C batteries. Is there any way that I can use them in the Phantom?

I know the Phantom is designed for 11.1V batteries, but it would be great if I could use those 14.8V batteries in my Phantom.

Your BEC and ESC's will fry is use 4S directly to them.