iCharger 4010 Duo
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iCharger 4010 Duo
I recently purchased the iCharger 4010 and S1200 power supply. Although being in the hobby since the 80's and always a nitro guy I am anticipating the days when my two young boys follow in my foot steps hence the reason for the top of the line charger.
Question: What are the guidelines on charger setup, meaning how much current and amps do you guys charge a pack? I have an old Futaba Magnum PCM 1024 which has a battery tray holding 8 AA batteries. I upgraded the batteries with Orion NiMh batteries and almost melted the tray and transmitter. Clearly I charged with too much current and I dont want to make any further mistakes. Thanks for your advice!
Question: What are the guidelines on charger setup, meaning how much current and amps do you guys charge a pack? I have an old Futaba Magnum PCM 1024 which has a battery tray holding 8 AA batteries. I upgraded the batteries with Orion NiMh batteries and almost melted the tray and transmitter. Clearly I charged with too much current and I dont want to make any further mistakes. Thanks for your advice!
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Tech Champion
I usually charge transmitter AA cells at 0.5 Amps. Might go up to closer to 1.0A if in a pinch, but they get hotter than I like. Can't remember the delta peak I use for sure, 5mV per cell I think for NiMH.
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https://youtu.be/h1lBnMfph-0
Depends on what you're charging. For those radio batteries I would have to see the specs to give you a proper answer. My radio batteries I charge at 2.5amps. My lipo's I charge at 20amps and discharge at 20amps. Hopefully that video will shed some light for you.
I have the same charger and it's the best buy charger wise ive ever made. What lipos are you running? What are their specs?
Depends on what you're charging. For those radio batteries I would have to see the specs to give you a proper answer. My radio batteries I charge at 2.5amps. My lipo's I charge at 20amps and discharge at 20amps. Hopefully that video will shed some light for you.
I have the same charger and it's the best buy charger wise ive ever made. What lipos are you running? What are their specs?
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