Accidently bought a lipo pack with a split connector
08-25-2014 | 06:25 AM
#1
Accidently bought a lipo pack with a split connector
Purchased a 6s 5000mah but it has a split connector , does anybody know anything about these types of packs ?. I'd like to be able to make it 1 connector and never heard of these types of packs.
08-25-2014 | 08:06 AM
#3
I don't have an exact photo but it is basically something like this pack - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUHH
08-25-2014 | 09:09 AM
#4
From the photo you just need to solder your chosen connector type on. You would connect both positives together and both negatives together on one connector. This is similar to the dual connector hard case packs. Double the connections for very high power applications.
To be honest id return the pack and get the one you actually wanted. It'll be easier in the long run. If you do solder this be extremely careful not to short it out. Lipos get very VERY ugly when that happens.
To be honest id return the pack and get the one you actually wanted. It'll be easier in the long run. If you do solder this be extremely careful not to short it out. Lipos get very VERY ugly when that happens.
08-25-2014 | 09:20 AM
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Hi.. you do not need to solder both + pos wires together same with Neg - . this pack is made for people needing duo outlets .or can be used as upper poster said . but wanta see him solder these to 5mm plugs...(make it fit hammer not included).. I use one of these in my quad edf..I run dual deans plugs ..you can just use a single set of output wires..and tape the others to pack ... use the KISS method here.
08-25-2014 | 11:42 AM
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If it's like the linked pack, that is clearly listed as a split pack, two 3S packs. Note what appears to be a couple 3S balance taps. Some larger packs are made like this, as I understand it to step around a shipping regulation or something similar.
If both are connected in parallel, for example by connecting both positives and both negatives, that won't be a 6S pack, but rather a 3S 10Ah pack.
Need to connect them in series, like a saddle pack, to get a 6S.
Charging as a 6S is tricky, the balance taps must be connected correctly. Might be easier/safer to charge in parallel as a 3S pack.
In any event I'd recommend use of a volt meter to clear up any doubts. Seek hands on help if needed.
If both are connected in parallel, for example by connecting both positives and both negatives, that won't be a 6S pack, but rather a 3S 10Ah pack.
Need to connect them in series, like a saddle pack, to get a 6S.
Charging as a 6S is tricky, the balance taps must be connected correctly. Might be easier/safer to charge in parallel as a 3S pack.
In any event I'd recommend use of a volt meter to clear up any doubts. Seek hands on help if needed.
Last edited by Dave H; 08-25-2014 at 11:54 AM.
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