Accucycle Elite
10-12-2006, 11:36 AM
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Accucycle Elite
Is there a method to bypass the timer on the Elite charger-I am charging Hydramax batteries for the first time-the manufacture is asking for a 150mah charge for 16 hours and the charger times out at 999 minutes-anyone know a fix or workaround, or it could be me -I am having a hard time understanding this charger and the instructions -thanks for your help in advance
10-12-2006, 03:58 PM
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RE: Accucycle Elite
Here is a thread that explains how to manipulate the charger for what you want
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_44...tm.htm#4454660
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_44...tm.htm#4454660
10-18-2006, 02:24 PM
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RE: Accucycle Elite
I would say you should not try to charge a fully charged pack.
Other than that, you should enjoy the charger without any issues.
Other than that, you should enjoy the charger without any issues.
11-23-2006, 06:49 AM
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RE: Accucycle Elite
But Geistware, shouldn't the Accucycle Elite charger be able to detect if the battery is full (if you try to charge a fully charged battery)? It seems, it has the capability to do so based on some reviews....
Also, (not trying to start a war here...) do you recommend the accucycle elite charger as a good all-around charger? I am just getting into RC flying and I am starting with electric/park flyers. My understanding was that the accucycle elite was really intended more for Tx/Rx batteries (in larger planes)...
Thanks.
Also, (not trying to start a war here...) do you recommend the accucycle elite charger as a good all-around charger? I am just getting into RC flying and I am starting with electric/park flyers. My understanding was that the accucycle elite was really intended more for Tx/Rx batteries (in larger planes)...
Thanks.
11-23-2006, 08:33 AM
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I've used mine for transmitter, reciever, lipo, I even hacked off a wall wart and made a charge lead for my glow drivers with it. With the exception of the 12 cell pack on my electric starter I havent found anything I need that it wont charge.
11-23-2006, 01:18 PM
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Thanks BarracudaHockey....that convinced me. I think I will go ahead and buy the Accucyle Elite soon. I was looking for a charger that is simple to use, capable of handling AC/DC input, and able to expand with my needs as I get more involved in this hobby. It sounds like the kind of charger I was looking for.
11-23-2006, 09:53 PM
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RE: Accucycle Elite
Look at what he is saying.
He wants to charge a 1650 or larger pack at 150ma for 16 hours or more.
The safety feature of the charger will auto shut off at 150%
He wants to put in 1650/150*16 or 176%
Now he is upset because the auto shutoff works.
You can't have it both ways.
Since the auto shutoff is fixed, then tell the charger that the pack is bigger.
He wants to charge a 1650 or larger pack at 150ma for 16 hours or more.
The safety feature of the charger will auto shut off at 150%
He wants to put in 1650/150*16 or 176%
Now he is upset because the auto shutoff works.
You can't have it both ways.
Since the auto shutoff is fixed, then tell the charger that the pack is bigger.
ORIGINAL: gmdphd
But Geistware, shouldn't the Accucycle Elite charger be able to detect if the battery is full (if you try to charge a fully charged battery)? It seems, it has the capability to do so based on some reviews....
Also, (not trying to start a war here...) do you recommend the accucycle elite charger as a good all-around charger? I am just getting into RC flying and I am starting with electric/park flyers. My understanding was that the accucycle elite was really intended more for Tx/Rx batteries (in larger planes)...
Thanks.
But Geistware, shouldn't the Accucycle Elite charger be able to detect if the battery is full (if you try to charge a fully charged battery)? It seems, it has the capability to do so based on some reviews....
Also, (not trying to start a war here...) do you recommend the accucycle elite charger as a good all-around charger? I am just getting into RC flying and I am starting with electric/park flyers. My understanding was that the accucycle elite was really intended more for Tx/Rx batteries (in larger planes)...
Thanks.
