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Anoptimistprime
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charging smaller lipo batteries

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I would like to charge 4 of these
http://www.kooltoyz.co.uk/images/eflb12 ... ry-msr.jpg
Using one of these
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/up ... EK2-08.jpg

Is it possible?, if so how difficult? I dont see the need for massive chargers and spending stupid amounts on a new charger when i have one
Thanks for the help guys
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Re: charging smaller lipo batteries

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That one can only do 2s or 3s lipo's. You could probably cheat and solder a couple of micro jst connectors to the balance lead and get it to treat the cells a 2s or 3s battery. As it's balancing the cells and you won't be soldering cells together you shouldn't get any explosions.
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Re: charging smaller lipo batteries

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I have used one of these for the past few years with 1s and 2s.

I make packs using these cells soldered to jst connectors.

It works well. Just plug it in and wait for the green LED to turn off.
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Its for a blade heli so its not really ideal to solder packs together
how wpuld thw adapter be wired up? Pretty usless as ive been of it for abit xD
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Left connector is the balance lead one and goes into the charger, right connectors are the micro jst's for your batteries.
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You are a legend my friend, sorry about the bad spelling my phone seems to have a random attack of the wrong button itus

Thanks for the help guys :)
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Re: charging smaller lipo batteries

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Is it worth balance charging a 2s AW Li-Po? The one I got only has a 2 Micro JST connector, pos and neg.
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If your batteries don't have a balance charge connector, you can't balance charge them without some serious surgery!
Probably not worse the hassle - you're likely to do the cells more damage by modifying the connections than by not balance charging...
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Ok cool, well I'll try it on the IMAX B at a very low amp rating and see how I get on.
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