What is Lipo Battery? 

Structure of Lipo Battery

Lipo batteries consist of cells. Each cell is referred to as 1S and has a value of 3.7V. So when we say 3s Lipo battery, it means we should understand it as 3x3.7v= 11.1v. 

Advantages:

• Lipo batteries have high discharge capacity. (You can trigger a car starter with a sufficient battery.)
• They have a longer lifespan compared to NiCd and NiMH batteries.

•  The leads of Lipo batteries MUST NOT touch each other. Short circuit should be avoided.
• To ensure efficient operation of Lipo batteries, attention should be paid to the range of 3.00V - 4.20V per cell.
• If any cell of the battery drops below 3V, there is a risk of completing the battery's life.
• Overcharging, i.e., charging beyond 4.20V, also poses risks in terms of safety.
• A Lipo battery should not be discharged below 3V. Considering that the capacity decreases as the battery ages, the battery should be discharged following the 80% rule. That is, when the capacity value of the Lipo battery is calculated as 80%, it should be discharged to the value obtained. Failure to comply with this rule may result in swelling and explosion of the batteries.
• Lipo batteries should not be opened and should not be allowed to come into contact with water.
• Lipo batteries should only be charged with lipo battery chargers. Charging with the wrong charger causes swelling in the battery and is dangerous.