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Old 03-21-2007, 01:11 PM
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Is there any inexpensive way to log discharge curves? maybe a simple pc program that can read the voltage via a serial port while a pack on like a indi 30?
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a gfx dose this.and you can hock it up to a pc.
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Originally Posted by wallyedmonds
a gfx dose this.and you can hock it up to a pc.
If you create a login at gearchart.com you can upload the results from a gfx and have a nice little formatted table of the discharge curve information.
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Anything else? I don't want to buy a GFX at the moment.
I had seen a post a while ago where someone had modified their DPD and were logging it on the pc, I have a dpd, but it doesn't give a graph only average voltage.
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A CTX-D! Oh wait, you cant buy the cable.. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by MikeXray
Is there any inexpensive way to log discharge curves? maybe a simple pc program that can read the voltage via a serial port while a pack on like a indi 30?

Yes there is. However I need some time to find the artical, as I am at work. I'll post here when I find it

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As promised, you can make your own discharge curve with just a volt-o-meter. Consult the May 2005 issue of RC Driver. Gary Katzer did a great write up on how to plot and graph the discharge curve of your batteries. I don’t know if the article is on line, but you can contact RC Driver and I am sure they will help you out.

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I recommend you this product. This product is premised on using it, carrying in chassis. However, this will operate, even if it connects between charger and battery. Temperature can also be measured if the Optional sensor is purchased.


http://www.eagletreesystems.com/MicroPower/micro.htm
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I use a basic voltmeter that has an RS-232 connection for a PC. Hook up whatever your discharger of choice is and then clip the voltmeter on as well and record the voltage as the discharger runs. Works like a charm.
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Is something like this used in vehichle or out of vehicle? it doesn't mention memory, I'm not 100% how they are used.

http://www.medusaproducts.com/Power-.../pa-60100T.htm
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Originally Posted by kiyano
I recommend you this product. This product is premised on using it, carrying in chassis. However, this will operate, even if it connects between charger and battery. Temperature can also be measured if the Optional sensor is purchased.


http://www.eagletreesystems.com/MicroPower/micro.htm
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Originally Posted by kiyano
I recommend you this product. This product is premised on using it, carrying in chassis. However, this will operate, even if it connects between charger and battery. Temperature can also be measured if the Optional sensor is purchased.


http://www.eagletreesystems.com/MicroPower/micro.htm


That is nice, not exactly inexpensive, but looks to be well worth the money Nice Find
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