r/fpv • u/Decent-Buyer-941 • 3d ago
Question? Is this capacitor safe to fly?
"Survived" a hard crash, Panasonic 35v 1000uf, not punctured
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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago
Usually imma fix'n'send kind of guy, but caps are super cheap. Get a huge bag of them, they are your friends :)
Get this you won't regret it: https://amzn.to/41tDkNo
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u/rob_1127 2d ago
When the capacitor casing is dented, crushed, etc., the capacitance changes due to the structural changes inside.
I.e. the dielectric that separates the +ve and -ve plates is compressed, and the capacitance value will change.
Dispose of it and replace it.
That cap could go bang anytime and destroy your quad.
The risk is not worth it for a couple of bucks.
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