clayc2727

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So I'm very very ignorant about lipo. Let me just get that out of the way. Now, I just received this brand new Lipo pack in the mail and bought this Hitec x1 charger. I tried to charge and discharge and both keep coming up with "connection break" when I attempt to charge. I have a 2400mah 7.4v 2s pack. I set the charger to charge at 2.4a and its set for 2s. Also, I have a solid connection with the balance plug and the pack is connected solidly to the balance plug in 2s. Amy ideas what the hell in doing wrong? I've been racing for years and I'm just now switching over form NiMh. Attached is a pic of my setup. Thanks for any advice guys.

jhold87

iTrader: (26)

Sounds like you may have a bad cell in the battery.

hkrob

iTrader: (18)

Not sure if you can charge through the balance plug try connecting the main plug Also. I use a power lab 6 charger and have to plug in both the balance plug and main plug.

R1Joel

iTrader: (1)

Looks like you have the battery connected to the balance port but not plugged in directly. You'll need something like this:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...d_Adapter.html

CWILK

you still need to connect the servo plug to red and black on charger

Spads11

iTrader: (33)

This might sound silly, but I don't see where there the battery is connected to a charge lead in the photo? Is it only connected to the balance port as that is all you mention?

CWILK

with this lead you can charge through the balance plug
http://www.amain.com/rc-cars/protek-...k-5319/p244687

bash bros

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Yeah, pretty sure you can't charge that just through the balance connector. I've tried it before with my ez peak which is basically the same thing as the x1 and you have to charge through the main lead or use one of those protek adapters

sksatech

I experienced using LRP, the balance connector need to be force rotated when plug in.

JatoMan_72

iTrader: (7)

What you need to do is have both the balance board connected to the LIPO as well as the main power leads from the batter connected to the female banana connectors on the charger. I would suggest using something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Octopus-RC-Cha.../dp/B001343I1K or what R1Joel suggested which will allow you to charge batteries that have different connectors, your local hobby shop should have something similar. I have the exact same charger and it works just fine.