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Re:Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on S... by detaro on Wednesday October 05, 2016 @03:16PM (#12646851)
I thought LiFePO4 was common in RC circles? Or only for ground vehicles, or already outdated knowledge?
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Re:Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on S... by extrapickles on Wednesday October 05, 2016 @03:32PM (#12647004)
They aren't as high capacity (per cost/weight/volume) as LiPoly, so they aren't as common. Flying vehicles even less so as they are more sensitive to power/weight ratios.
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