Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-33092097-20200318180902/@comment-27306930-20200320015554

Okay, got it, so let's start with Rule #1. Don't plug LiPos into any blaster until you know the math.

3S literally means "3 cells in Series". Just like 2S means "2 cells in Series". And by "cells" they're talking about 3.7 volt lithium cells. So 2S means 7.4 volts, and 3S means 11.1 volts. That's all you really need to know for starters.

2S batteries are pretty safe in 6 volt blasters. That's because 2 times 3.7 volts is 7.4 volts, which is only 23% more voltage than regular 6 volt alkaline batteries. Bottom line, it's only 1.4 more volts than the normal operating voltage.

Likewise, 3S batteries are pretty safe in 9 volt blasters. That's because 3 times 3.7 volts is 11.1 volts, which is just 2.1 volts more than normal voltage. That's only a 23% increase too. Kinda weird, huh.

And if that's all we're talking about, then it's a no brainer. 2S and 3S packs will work great in their associated blasters if you disable the thermistor(s). Happy Nerfing yall !

But as soon as you talk about putting a 3S into a 6 volt blaster, or a 2S into a nine volt blaster, then it's a totally different story. At that point you need to discuss motors, amps, cages, crush, wiring, and all the other factors like current, wiring, and switches that make a blaster actually work.

Sorry, it's not so simple. But like I said, if you have a particular blaster in mind, and you know what kind of FPS you want, then we can figure out the right cage and flywheels, then the appropriate motors and batteries, and the right wiring and switches. Because that's how it works in real life.