LiPo Charger & Charging Questions

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Re: LiPo Charger & Charging Questions

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Your theory I'm sure is correct LTO. The cells aren't all that sensitive anyway and I'm sure 4.2v in each will make a fine run for months to come. The balancing taps are a PITA. :roll: They're all proprietary(thank you Firefox :lol: ). I'd give it a go while monitoring it closely just to error on the side of caution. And charging time I'm sure is as much of an issue with you as it is with me. I run my non-racers maybe once a month if they're lucky! :lol:

EDIT: I was posting the same time as jun, if you have to choose I'd listen to him(or anyone else for that matter :lol: )over me any day. :idea:
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Re: LiPo Charger & Charging Questions

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Well, I may just order a balancing harness to be safe. The instructions for my charger says it uses XH-style connectors and my balance board has a 3, 4, and two 5-pin connectors, one of the 5-pin connectors connects to the charger. So if I'm right, then this balancing harness with an XH-style connector will plug into my balance board, correct?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1574_654/products_id/32147/n/ProTek-R-C-2S-Charge-Balance-Adapter-Ultra-Plug-to-4mm-Bullet-Connector

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Re: LiPo Charger & Charging Questions

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That's totally different than my system so I can't answer, but I believe that is the most popular tap. Someone will know for sure. For now I really do think you're safe to charge it and try it out.
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Re: LiPo Charger & Charging Questions

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Here's a pic I just took of my balance board, which I'm assuming has the XH-style plugs according to my charger's manual:

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Sorry, but I'll need a close-up... :lol:
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Re: LiPo Charger & Charging Questions

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Sorry I was out a few days, but that definitely looks like XH to me. It is the most common connector as far as I've seen. Most inexpensive ebay batteries come with that type.
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