Chargers
08-16-2007 | 11:31 AM
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Chargers
I have a newbie question
After a few years in glo planes, I have decided to move to electric. There is no one around here that flys electric, so I need help.
I have discovered that there are a number of different types of batteries. On these batteries I am sure I will find a number of different types of connectors. With that in mind, how in the world do you know what charger to buy.? Do they make adapters for the different ends.? Will one charger charge all the different types of batteries.? Could you help me with specificaly what charger to buy.? I know I have a lot of questions, but I will appreciate all the answers I can get. Thank You for your time. Fred
After a few years in glo planes, I have decided to move to electric. There is no one around here that flys electric, so I need help.
I have discovered that there are a number of different types of batteries. On these batteries I am sure I will find a number of different types of connectors. With that in mind, how in the world do you know what charger to buy.? Do they make adapters for the different ends.? Will one charger charge all the different types of batteries.? Could you help me with specificaly what charger to buy.? I know I have a lot of questions, but I will appreciate all the answers I can get. Thank You for your time. Fred
08-16-2007 | 01:42 PM
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RE: Chargers
Read here first. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197410
If you decide to jump into Lipo from the outset... not a bad move really.... then something like a Cellpro Balancing Charger will serve your needs. Only if you decide to use a variety of packs (NiCd, NiMh, Lipo etc) would you need a multipurpose charger.
As far as connectors... yes, there are an infinite number... you need to make a decision to use only the one or two types best suited to your needs. For example I do use Ultra Deans for connecting equipment for my test stand... but for connecting packs to ESC's to motors all I use are MP Jet Gold Connectors (just 3 sizes - 1.8mm/2.5mm/3.5mm)... that covers all my flying needs/equipment from 2A to 80A!
If you intend to fly small stuff MicroDeans are good, or you can standardize to some other brand of bullet (avoid JST's like the plague!).
If you decide to jump into Lipo from the outset... not a bad move really.... then something like a Cellpro Balancing Charger will serve your needs. Only if you decide to use a variety of packs (NiCd, NiMh, Lipo etc) would you need a multipurpose charger.
As far as connectors... yes, there are an infinite number... you need to make a decision to use only the one or two types best suited to your needs. For example I do use Ultra Deans for connecting equipment for my test stand... but for connecting packs to ESC's to motors all I use are MP Jet Gold Connectors (just 3 sizes - 1.8mm/2.5mm/3.5mm)... that covers all my flying needs/equipment from 2A to 80A!
If you intend to fly small stuff MicroDeans are good, or you can standardize to some other brand of bullet (avoid JST's like the plague!).
08-17-2007 | 06:34 PM
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RE: Chargers
ORIGINAL: fzeller
I have a newbie question
After a few years in glo planes, I have decided to move to electric. There is no one around here that flys electric, so I need help.
I have discovered that there are a number of different types of batteries. On these batteries I am sure I will find a number of different types of connectors. With that in mind, how in the world do you know what charger to buy.? Do they make adapters for the different ends.? Will one charger charge all the different types of batteries.? Could you help me with specificaly what charger to buy.? I know I have a lot of questions, but I will appreciate all the answers I can get. Thank You for your time. Fred
I have a newbie question
After a few years in glo planes, I have decided to move to electric. There is no one around here that flys electric, so I need help.
I have discovered that there are a number of different types of batteries. On these batteries I am sure I will find a number of different types of connectors. With that in mind, how in the world do you know what charger to buy.? Do they make adapters for the different ends.? Will one charger charge all the different types of batteries.? Could you help me with specificaly what charger to buy.? I know I have a lot of questions, but I will appreciate all the answers I can get. Thank You for your time. Fred
what batteries are you going to be charging, what cemistry how many cells how many mAh, ect? How fast do you want to charge them? 12vdc or 120AC? How much money do you have to spend? What kind of features are you looking for?
