Single Cell LiPo Battery Care
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Resources and Going Further
Looking for more resources on LiPo batteries? Check out a few below. There are many websites available online with this information. While the articles linked refer to multi-cell LiPo batteries, the information is still relevant for general guidelines for handling LiPo batteries and storing.
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