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Old 03-05-2007 | 08:57 PM
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mrasmm
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Default RE: E-FLITE BLADE CP PRO

yeah, it will actually power about 10 or 11 stock chargers =). Yours might vary though. Look how many amps are supplied on the +12v rail. It's usually 8 or 9 amps all the way up to about 40 amps. Mine is 17 amps, and the stock charger requires 1.5amps. Be careful to watch your voltage that you don't get an under volt. The stock charger is rated at 11.5v, and if you go any less, you will burn out the dc-dc converter in it. Just ask me how I know . Just make sure to put an ample load on the 5v rail, and you'll be fine, especially with just two stock chargers.

On a side note, I need to replace the dc-dc converter in my stock charger, and I would if I knew where to get them. I was also thinking about taking it back to the hobby shop on warranty, but they have already taken the one that came with the chopper back on warranty (same problem, but it was broken when I got it), so I don't know if it is a good idea to take it back a second time.

BTW if anyone wants another charger, check out http://stores.ebay.com/RC-HELICOPTER-AIRPLANE-CAR-WORLD. He has some e-sky 2 or 3 cell lipo chargers, which are exactly the same internally, but orange on the outside for 16 bucks with shipping. They only charge at 650mA though compared to the 800mA on the stock charger, but they do charge both 2 and 3 cell lipo's


In post #17 I explain exactly what happens, and why it fries the chip with an under volt.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_54...tm.htm#5515550