Building a DNA30 mod, batteries question

[rezauzzy]

So im going to make a dna30 box mod but i need to know a bit about batteries.
i want to use 4 lipo batteries but i dont know if this is going to fry the dna30 chip.
basically max battery life at 4800 mah instead of just 2400 or 1200

 

[xtwosm0kesx]

Not terribly familiar with lipos in general, but given the DNA30's max input voltage is 4.3v, multiple lipos would definitely have to be wired in parallel (AFAIK).

 

[rezauzzy]

so as long as i have proper fuses connected ie 6 amps for each battery, i can do this safely?

 

[Baditude]

The DNA chip will draw only the current (amps) that you set it to draw from the battery. The DNA processor generally requires at minimum a 20 amp continuous discharge rate.

You are aware that LiPo batteries are not safe chemistry batteries, right? Should they vent during thermal runaway, they also vent hot gas and flames.



I know that you want longer battery life by using LiPo batteries, but IMR batteries are safe chemistry. They may vent during thermal runaway, but generally only vent hot gas. No flames or explosions.

Maybe think about using two IMR batteries in parallel if you really want longer battery life. Don't stack batteries end to end (series). Battery Facts

 

[rezauzzy]

but do they even make imr batteries in the same style (flat pannel) batteries?