What is a XT60 battery?

The XT60 excels in mid-range power transmission for devices requiring compact energy solutions. Its 60A continuous current rating (180A peak for 5 seconds) supports 3S-6S lithium battery configurations commonly used in drones and portable medical equipment. Technical Applications:

What is a lithium ion battery pack?

Packs like these are normally spot welded together with nickel strips. Lithium-ion, or Li-ion typically refers to the overarching technology of rechargeable lithium batteries, but also specifically refers to the traditional cells built in cylindrical metal bodies. The venerable 18650 is one such cell, but a large variety of sizes and types exist.

Are lithium ion batteries safe?

Lithium-ion batteries can bite, but used properly, they offer great performance and are more than safe enough for most applications. The key is to use the correct hardware, to make sure you’re avoiding crossing voltage and temperature limits that can lead to disaster.

Do I need a lithium-ready Charger?

For applications working with bare cells or packs, such as when using LiPo batteries in RC models, simply using a lithium-ready charger is enough. The balance leads should be hooked up during charging, particularly when the battery has been taken to a fully-discharged state in use.

What is a lithium-polymer pouch pack?

Lithium-polymer pouch packs, designed for RC use. The top pack is an HV type. Lithium-HV, or High Voltage Lithium are lithium polymer batteries that use a special silicon-graphene additive on the positive terminal, which resists damage at higher voltages.

Can I use float on a lithium ion battery?

Yes. You should not do this. By the time the charge controller switches into Float, your battery is already fully charged. Float is only there to keep the battery topped up, which is not required for Lithium-ion batteries. Setting Float to 14.2V will damage your batteries.