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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-12-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By ticedoff8

You can make a cable that fakes a balancer port. ...

You can make a cable that fakes a balancer port.
I use them on my 1S and 2S LiPo packs that don't have balancer ports to charge on my iCharger 308 Duo and other "smart" chargers.
You google-search...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
03-22-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,092
Posted By ticedoff8

A lot of people use the ammo cans for LiPo...

A lot of people use the ammo cans for LiPo storage. While they will not melt, they will be pretty toasty on the outside (red hot) if the packs that are inside start to cook-off and the over-pressure...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-04-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,026
Posted By ticedoff8

If you discharged them to the point where the...

If you discharged them to the point where the Smart Charger didn't detect them, I would start budgeting for new batteries.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-04-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,026
Posted By ticedoff8

What is the voltage on the main leads? If the...

What is the voltage on the main leads?
If the batteries show less than 12v, the batteries may be toast. If the main lead voltage is too low, then no charger will start a charge cycle.
Plus, the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-18-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By ticedoff8

Buddy RC has a couple to choose from. Just...

Buddy RC has a couple to choose from.
Just keep is basic.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-04-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By ticedoff8

The ESC should have a "Low Voltage Cutoff"...

The ESC should have a "Low Voltage Cutoff" circuit built in that "should" shutoff when the pack's voltage reaches around 20% capacity.
But the LVC is not accurate and it's too easy to run the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-04-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Posted By ticedoff8

Charging a 150mAh pack at 300mA is 2C charge rate...

Charging a 150mAh pack at 300mA is 2C charge rate - you can get away with that as long as you are careful and only charge for 20 min or so.
Charging a 70mAh pack at 300mA is 4C charge rate. There is...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-28-2022, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Posted By ticedoff8

Your "best bet" may be to charge 4 1S 70mAh pack...

Your "best bet" may be to charge 4 1S 70mAh pack in parallel at the same time using the 300mA charger.
The reason is that when you charge in parallel, the sum of each pack's capacity determines the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-25-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 798
Posted By ticedoff8

It's broken. Call the place you bought it and...

It's broken.
Call the place you bought it and see if there is a fix. Otherwise, it may be time for a new charger.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-25-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By ticedoff8

The change in weather didn't have anything to do...

The change in weather didn't have anything to do with it, as long as the pack weren't stored outside and directly exposed to the humidity, rain, fog... etc.
And even then, the change in temperatures...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-02-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,045
Posted By ticedoff8

The iCharger 308Duo is a 2 channel (2 chargers in...

The iCharger 308Duo is a 2 channel (2 chargers in 1 case) that uses 24v DC input and will charge any pack between 1S and 8S.
You'll get a bunch more recommendations, and they are all going to be...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-24-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,919
Posted By ticedoff8

My question to you is: Did you "discover" the...

My question to you is: Did you "discover" the charger in the phones "Bluetooth" screen yet?
You have to open the "Settings" app, then press the "Bluetooth" icon. Then turn on the charger and use its...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-19-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 974
Posted By ticedoff8

First, you have to know which Phantom you are...

First, you have to know which Phantom you are buying a battery for.
Then, go to the DJI web site and order a battery for that model Phantom.
If you want to buy a replacement battery from eBay, you...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-20-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By ticedoff8

Have you looked at sites like RC Buddy for that...

Have you looked at sites like RC Buddy for that adapter? Assuming the adapter is decent quality, it will not have any negative effect.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-20-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,598
Posted By ticedoff8

Have you been looking for batteries? The site...

Have you been looking for batteries?
The site is going to list the physical size and weight as part of the overall specifications for each battery you are looking at.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-13-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,472
Posted By ticedoff8

You may not have noticed, but the Spektrum S1200...

You may not have noticed, but the Spektrum S1200 charger will only charge Spektrum batteries. Well, it will do unbalance charge mode on non-Spektrum Smart batteries because there is no balancer plug...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-03-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,191
Posted By ticedoff8

Is it safe to assume you know what the "Futaba mc...

Is it safe to assume you know what the "Futaba mc 112B" is and have tried to looked up the details for it?
I Googled it and found a manual for it: Futaba FP-MC12B & FP-MC112B ESC (EN).pdf...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-03-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By ticedoff8

A Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFe) cell's full...

A Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFe) cell's full charge voltage is 3.6v per cell.
Lithium iron phosphate battery - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery)
The "working...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-28-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By ticedoff8

The sent you an award because you bought a lot of...

The sent you an award because you bought a lot of stuff. And because you got an award, you bought a lot more stuff from them. Mission Accomplished.
But, you should be more in tune with what a...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-27-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By ticedoff8

Re-read post No5. They don't care what you...

Re-read post No5.
They don't care what you want. They care about selling stuff.
And, they don't care if you're pissed.
You asked a question. That is the answer.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-27-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,360
Posted By ticedoff8

As far as I can see, the Dynamite Passport P2...

As far as I can see, the Dynamite Passport P2 AC/DC Multi-Charger does not have a non-balancer change mode.
But, you can wire a "cheater" cable to connect to the LiIon (Lithium Ion - not LiPo)...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-27-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By ticedoff8

Why are you asking that question? ...

Why are you asking that question?
Fundamentally, they want your money. No matter how the get it. No site that sells stuff on the Internet is ever, ever, going to say "Sorry, we don't have that"....
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-14-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
Posted By ticedoff8

The Hota Thunder AC6 is really old tech. This was...

The Hota Thunder AC6 is really old tech. This was a cheap, knock-off charger when it was new 10 years ago.
And, at 50 Watts maximum charge rate, it is a slow charger. It might charge a 6S pack at a...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-13-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
Posted By ticedoff8

Depending on the make of your existing charger,...

Depending on the make of your existing charger, it may support discharging as well. If it has a "discharge" option, use it.

But, more importantly, when you get home after flying, charge your packs...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-09-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Posted By ticedoff8

There is no such thing as a "high end" hobby...

There is no such thing as a "high end" hobby grade LiPo distributor. And there are only about 3 hobby grade LiPo battery cell manufacturers.
The best thing to start with is one of these: The...
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