InsideHeli #49 - It's all about A123 batteries!

Published: March 9, 2009, 1:58 a.m.

b'Join James and Chris as they chat with Bill Sanford about his A123-powered Align (yes, Align!) helicopters. We talk about the pros and cons of A123 cells, how to charge them, and how Bill actually managed to kill a few of them.

Stuff We Talked About
Baldwin Controls Zip charge terminator
Zip Charging Discussion (RCG thread)
Tanic Packs Mastech HY5020 charge cord
Hyperion A123 battery connector bars
Battery bar assembly tips (PDF file)
Trex 600 / A123 Discussion (HeliFreak thread)

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