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Re: Use of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries in place of Lead Acid for FRC r

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
While true for that specific pack, there are many LiFePO4 cells that can safety source such currents when assembled into the AH size we would run.
Exactly. I've worked with LiFePO4 cells all the time when I worked in the plug-in hybrid automotive industry. These cells are intrinsically safer than other lithium chemistries.

I built multiple 40AH packs using CALB, Thundersky and some large cylindrical cells for demo robots. They work fine provided you have a BMS to monitor the cells and protect them from over charging and discharging.
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