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Reply To: C2 capacitor burned after plugging LIPO battery in

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2022-06-28 at 11:58 AM #17130
Jim Moore
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    Some LiPo batteries have the JST connector reversed and that may be your problem.  Check the battery with a VOM to make sure the red wire is + and black is –