a question about lipo balancers
10-29-2008, 06:01 PM
#1
a question about lipo balancers
im getting a couple of intellect IP3800 lipo packs and i have 2 checkpoint tc1030 chargers (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPYT8&P=M).
will this balancer work with the intellect batteries? - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTSA5&P=ML
it say only for the checkpoint batteries but the intellect uses the same connectors.
or am i better off getting a new charger with the balancer built in?
will this balancer work with the intellect batteries? - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTSA5&P=ML
it say only for the checkpoint batteries but the intellect uses the same connectors.
or am i better off getting a new charger with the balancer built in?
Last edited by nitro dave; 10-29-2008 at 06:17 PM.
10-29-2008, 08:32 PM
#2
im getting a couple of intellect IP3800 lipo packs and i have 2 checkpoint tc1030 chargers (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPYT8&P=M).
will this balancer work with the intellect batteries? - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTSA5&P=ML
it say only for the checkpoint batteries but the intellect uses the same connectors.
or am i better off getting a new charger with the balancer built in?
will this balancer work with the intellect batteries? - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTSA5&P=ML
it say only for the checkpoint batteries but the intellect uses the same connectors.
or am i better off getting a new charger with the balancer built in?
I use a trackpower balancer with both my chargers and all my various battery packs.
10-29-2008, 09:37 PM
#4
With the trakpower balancer I notice when discharging down to 6V the discharge finishes but the pack is still balancing. Is it ok to start charging while its still balancing???
Sorry im a mong with batteries at the best of times!!!
Regards
Kyle
10-29-2008, 11:17 PM
#5
Kyle, no need to discharge at all, just recharge from where you left it.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
10-29-2008, 11:24 PM
#6
Kyle, no need to discharge at all, just recharge from where you left it.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
10-29-2008, 11:24 PM
#7
Kyle, no need to discharge at all, just recharge from where you left it.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
10-29-2008, 11:40 PM
#8
gotta love that. i wish 12th scale used lipos as well
i'd like to get one, but can't be bothered fumbling around with sub c cells, equalisers, and constant weekly charge routines to avoid dead cells. any chance of 12th scale going lipo soon? you'd probably have to add weight i'm guessing.
10-30-2008, 02:17 AM
#9
gotta love that. i wish 12th scale used lipos as well i'd like to get one, but can't be bothered fumbling around with sub c cells, equalisers, and constant weekly charge routines to avoid dead cells. any chance of 12th scale going lipo soon? you'd probably have to add weight i'm guessing.
i'd like to get one, but can't be bothered fumbling around with sub c cells, equalisers, and constant weekly charge routines to avoid dead cells. any chance of 12th scale going lipo soon? you'd probably have to add weight i'm guessing.
10-30-2008, 02:56 PM
#10
I've been watching what 12ths are doing pretty intently, so far as I can tell any change is a way off but they are talking about either going single cell lipo or 2 cell with smaller (380 size I think) motors. Both options have pros and cons, but yeah the days of nimh are dead for me (just like the mod packs in my spare room) so there wont be a 12th until there is an alternative
There are half a dozen chassis choices, and hundred of bodies you could run.
Tires will last forever with a spec motor, and simple chassis identical to most 12th scales.
See the GT10 thread for more details.
10-31-2008, 06:23 PM
#11
Kyle, no need to discharge at all, just recharge from where you left it.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
The balancer will take care of any differences.
Most of the OS manufacturers are saying that as we only have 2 cell packs, and under a relatively low discharge rate (compared to air stuff) then it is highly unlikely our packs will even need balancing anyhow.
You have to balance!!! Lipo cells only need a few millivolts difference and they're out of balance. (check out orion site info on lipos)
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