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Old 05-14-2008, 02:43 PM
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OK, I'm using E sky balancer charger EK2-0851 (came with Lama V4)

I read not to totaly discharge the battery.
I've been flying until the heli wont get off the ground anymore but the blades still turn pretty good.
How close is that to being totaly discharged?

Do I have to drain the battery like above before I can recharge it?

I'm charging one at work now but its not finished and its time to go home.
Is it safe to stop charging it and us it as is? with a partial charge or is that bad?

IT also came with alligator clips and a plug. It looks like I could hook it up to a car battery and charge at the field?
No mention of this in the instructions...


Thanks for any info


Steve

Old 05-26-2008, 07:50 AM
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ORIGINAL: Popriv

OK, I'm using E sky balancer charger EK2-0851 (came with Lama V4)

I read not to totaly discharge the battery.
I've been flying until the heli wont get off the ground anymore but the blades still turn pretty good.
How close is that to being totaly discharged?
The voltage per cell should not drop below 3 volt. You can fit one of these to be sure.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...2-6S&cda=36317
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4175&Product_Name=HXT_Lipo_Monitor_3S._A_must_have_for_ all_lipo_users!&cda=36317
They really cost nothing and is worth every cent.

Do I have to drain the battery like above before I can recharge it?
No you don't have to drain it at all.

I'm charging one at work now but its not finished and its time to go home.
Is it safe to stop charging it and us it as is? with a partial charge or is that bad?
It is not advisable but i do it often.

IT also came with alligator clips and a plug. It looks like I could hook it up to a car battery and charge at the field?
No mention of this in the instructions...
Yes you can charge it of your 12 volt car battery

Old 05-26-2008, 08:28 AM
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Default RE: Li-Po charging questions

thanks for the links!

Cheap too!

Steve

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