Originally Posted by
Robby368
Just got into SCT with the xxx-sct. I got the 5000mah losi lipo hardcase with EC3 connectors and an accucycle elite. From a totally dead batt I'll only get 2800mah readout on a full charge. I charge at 2.0amps and it takes about 2 hours.
I did alot of reading and the accucycle elite has the constant current/constant voltage function which seems to be the same as buying an extra lipo balancer. With the cc/cv feature I plug directly into the EC3 connector to charge, it also has the small white balancer connector but I haven't used it.
I just ran it at the track and got 10:20 runtime out of it. So am I doing everything right? Both batt and charger are brand new.
You are only charging the lipo if you're not connecting the balance connector to the charger (small white balancer connector), they both should be connected so you balance charge the lipo. Your charger may have a "balance lipo" charge mode that will balance and charge at the same time, thats what you need to be doing.
What do you have for overdischarge protection? Is there an LVC (low voltage cutoff) in the esc? What do you have it set for? The guideline is to not discharge more than 80% of capacity - for your 5000mah that would be 4000mah, you shouldn't see more than 4000mah going back on a charge after running.
You did charge the lipo before running it the 1st time? Lipo is delivered partially charged and intended to be charged fully before using. Discharging before charging it fully can compromise that lipos performance.