Charging multiple receiver packs simultaneously
08-19-2007, 02:20 PM
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Charging multiple receiver packs simultaneously
Guys, I read somewhere recently that if you have two battery packs plugged into the same receiver, you cannot charge the packs simultaneously. Something about the receiver creating a common ground, I think - but not sure. I'm making new packs now, and I'm assuming I need to have a pair of leads for each battery, one lead for the switch and the other lead for charging, thereby bypassing the switch in order to charge the battery. This makes sense to me, but if I'm going about it the wrong way, please let me know.
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Rick
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RE: Charging multiple receiver packs simultaneously
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Guys, I read somewhere recently that if you have two battery packs plugged into the same receiver, you cannot charge the packs simultaneously. Something about the receiver creating a common ground, I think - but not sure. I'm making new packs now, and I'm assuming I need to have a pair of leads for each battery, one lead for the switch and the other lead for charging, thereby bypassing the switch in order to charge the battery. This makes sense to me, but if I'm going about it the wrong way, please let me know.
Thanks,
Rick
Guys, I read somewhere recently that if you have two battery packs plugged into the same receiver, you cannot charge the packs simultaneously. Something about the receiver creating a common ground, I think - but not sure. I'm making new packs now, and I'm assuming I need to have a pair of leads for each battery, one lead for the switch and the other lead for charging, thereby bypassing the switch in order to charge the battery. This makes sense to me, but if I'm going about it the wrong way, please let me know.
Thanks,
Rick
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RE: Charging multiple receiver packs simultaneously
Thank you, Mr. Scholefield. I'll make two leads for each battery, just in case Mr. Murphy decides to visit.[sm=regular_smile.gif]
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RE: Charging multiple receiver packs simultaneously
There is a schematic at the Battery Clinic web site www.rcbatteryclinic.com that may be of some help here. Look for Parallel Operation article.
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RE: Charging multiple receiver packs simultaneously
You can also sometimes find (or you can make) a switch that also switches the ground as well as the hot lead. Most switches just do the hot lead, leaving a common ground, which is what messes with the charger.
I personally just unplug one RX battery from the RX when I charge my dual battery setup. In that plane, I can easily get to the connection between the battery and the switch, so it's easy for me to unplug. It might not be so easy for others.
I personally just unplug one RX battery from the RX when I charge my dual battery setup. In that plane, I can easily get to the connection between the battery and the switch, so it's easy for me to unplug. It might not be so easy for others.
