11LikesSMC LIPO BATTERY THREAD
11-22-2013 | 05:34 AM
#2657
Tech Initiate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 36
Thanks for all your guy's help, in my search for a new charger. Anyone using that pretty Trakpower charger/power supply? I know its not a PL 6 but is it something to consider?
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11-22-2013 | 06:11 AM
#2659
Thanks for all your guy's help, in my search for a new charger. Anyone using that pretty Trakpower charger/power supply? I know its not a PL 6 but is it something to consider?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADG&P=0
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADH&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADG&P=0
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADH&P=M
11-22-2013 | 06:33 AM
#2660
Tech Regular
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 459
From: Grand rapids Mi
Thanks for all your guy's help, in my search for a new charger. Anyone using that pretty Trakpower charger/power supply? I know its not a PL 6 but is it something to consider?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADG&P=0
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADH&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADG&P=0
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCADH&P=M
11-22-2013 | 07:17 AM
#2663
You can't parallel charge 2s & 4s packs together or lipo & life packs together so in certain situations the PL6 and parallel charging will work great...just not in our situation.
11-22-2013 | 08:25 AM
#2665
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,671
From: budapest, hungary
11-22-2013 | 08:59 AM
#2666
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Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 77
From: South Texas
Are these the inboard batteries or do they have a plug on them?
I had something similar happen to me this weekend as well. I run the 4600 shorty packs in my 22SCT, the first time it happened I just thought I didn't charge the pack, then in the next heat my truck started slowing on the last lap of a 5 minute qualifier and died not long after I finished. I charged the pack and it only took 1700 mah so I knew it wasn't the pack. What I found is that my bullet plug(I use the solid ones) was a little wore and although it felt tight I replaced the bullet plug and never had any more issues. Just a thought on something to try.
Grasschopper is correct you should be balance charging at 1c at the very least, but since I have the same charger you do I know it will only do 6 amps so you are kind of stuck with that like me. I am currently trying to find a different charger that will do at least 10 amps, I sure would like one of those PL6's though.
I had something similar happen to me this weekend as well. I run the 4600 shorty packs in my 22SCT, the first time it happened I just thought I didn't charge the pack, then in the next heat my truck started slowing on the last lap of a 5 minute qualifier and died not long after I finished. I charged the pack and it only took 1700 mah so I knew it wasn't the pack. What I found is that my bullet plug(I use the solid ones) was a little wore and although it felt tight I replaced the bullet plug and never had any more issues. Just a thought on something to try.
Grasschopper is correct you should be balance charging at 1c at the very least, but since I have the same charger you do I know it will only do 6 amps so you are kind of stuck with that like me. I am currently trying to find a different charger that will do at least 10 amps, I sure would like one of those PL6's though.
The PL6 comment lead to an all nighter on chargers and PS. I think I could do those, and a couple of the HP 1200s. Trying to wrap my head around the MPA setup as I run both 2s (SMC) and 4s (TP), and usually have 4 ports going on any given race day.
11-22-2013 | 09:42 AM
#2667
Inboards. I have a set of balance leads and running leads for each. The running bullets are tight and show nominal wear. I checked voltage this morning and the "gave it up too early" race loser was at 3.79 and 3.82. Been charging @6A for almost 3 hours now... reads 4.19/4.20 and loaded 4900mah. I don't get it.
The PL6 comment lead to an all nighter on chargers and PS. I think I could do those, and a couple of the HP 1200s. Trying to wrap my head around the MPA setup as I run both 2s (SMC) and 4s (TP), and usually have 4 ports going on any given race day.
The PL6 comment lead to an all nighter on chargers and PS. I think I could do those, and a couple of the HP 1200s. Trying to wrap my head around the MPA setup as I run both 2s (SMC) and 4s (TP), and usually have 4 ports going on any given race day.
Like I said my bullets felt like they were tight but my issue went away after I changed them.
If you email him tell him I sent you from here, he will get back to you and probably ask more questions.
11-22-2013 | 09:45 AM
#2668
I am trying to understand this parralel charging thing. do you have to start all the packs at once or can you hook more up as you go. I have zero experience charging like that, I run a hitec x4 right now but it only charges at 6 amps, I want to get something that will charge at a higher rate like the pl6 but even at 2c I would not get all the packs(mine and my kids) charged up in time for the next race.
11-22-2013 | 10:13 AM
#2669
I am trying to understand this parralel charging thing. do you have to start all the packs at once or can you hook more up as you go. I have zero experience charging like that, I run a hitec x4 right now but it only charges at 6 amps, I want to get something that will charge at a higher rate like the pl6 but even at 2c I would not get all the packs(mine and my kids) charged up in time for the next race.
