Max Amps 7.4v Saddle pack
#1
Max Amps 7.4v Saddle pack
Hi. I have a 3300mah 7.4V saddle pack (lipo) and was at my LHS looking to buy a balancer. I currently have a Triton 2 and would like to balance charge my pack. They're having trouble due to the way it's wired with one red and 2 black. It appears that's in series and I verified it with voltmeter. Red to black gives on pack voltage, then black to the other black shows the other pack's voltage. The problem is getting a balancer to work on this setup. Any suggestions? Really don't want to spend alot of money as this is not my main interest. Just a little brushless 1/18 to get me through the winter!!
One more question: what voltage should lipos be stored at? I was told around 3.7V (discharged).
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
One more question: what voltage should lipos be stored at? I was told around 3.7V (discharged).
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
#2
Hi. I have a 3300mah 7.4V saddle pack (lipo) and was at my LHS looking to buy a balancer. I currently have a Triton 2 and would like to balance charge my pack. They're having trouble due to the way it's wired with one red and 2 black. It appears that's in series and I verified it with voltmeter. Red to black gives on pack voltage, then black to the other black shows the other pack's voltage. The problem is getting a balancer to work on this setup. Any suggestions? Really don't want to spend alot of money as this is not my main interest. Just a little brushless 1/18 to get me through the winter!!
One more question: what voltage should lipos be stored at? I was told around 3.7V (discharged).
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
One more question: what voltage should lipos be stored at? I was told around 3.7V (discharged).
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
Jason
#6
I'm not sure if that balancer has a Hyperion type plug set if not go here: http://www.maxamps.com/HYP2S-AL-Adapter.htm That will convert the Hyperion plug to an Align tap and should get you going.
Jason
Jason
#7
I'm not sure if that balancer has a Hyperion type plug set if not go here: http://www.maxamps.com/HYP2S-AL-Adapter.htm That will convert the Hyperion plug to an Align tap and should get you going.
Jason
Jason
#9
Yes if swollen the pack is junk. How old is this pack? Was it bought from an LHS or direct from us?
Jason
Jason
#11
I thought something like that. Chances are the pack has been sitting for some time with a full charge in it. Li-Po's don't like this and the results the first time you use and run is often a puffed pack. Let me know if you'd like to order a new one. http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.ph...Saddle&cat=153
Just shoot me an e-mail letting me know. [email protected] I'll see if we can swing you a deal to get you going.
Jason
Just shoot me an e-mail letting me know. [email protected] I'll see if we can swing you a deal to get you going.
Jason