Specifications

Some balance chargers currently available are:

• Schulze LiPoCard (1s to 4s packs, 3.85 amps max)

• Thunder Power High Power Charger (1s to 10s packs, ? amps max, requires optional bal-

ancer for balance charging)

• Commonsense R/C balancing charger PB-14 (1s to 4s packs cells, 2 amps max)

Note

There is no standard connector for lipo balancing, so you will need to buy balance

connectors which are compatible with your balancer or balance charger, and

solder these connectors onto your lipo packs.

7.4.2. Battery charging containers

LiPo batteries can ignite and/or explode while charging. Therefore, you should charge LiPo

batteries in a metal container (such as a military surplus ammo box) or ceramic container

(such as a Battery Bunker).

7.4.3. Power supplies

Most battery charges will require a 12 volt power supply for use at home. Here are some 12

volt power supplies which are suitable:

• Samlex America SPS-1206 12 volt 5.5 amp power supply

• Samlex America SEC-1212 12 volt 10 amp power supply

• Samlex America SEC-1223 12 volt 23 amp power supply

• Alinco DM-330MVT 12 volt 30 amp power supply

• Maplin XM22Y 13.8 volt 5 amp power supply

• Maplin XM21X 13.8 volt 7 amp power supply

• Maplin XM19V 13.8 volt 10 amp power supply

• Pro Peak 20 amp power supply

A 5 amp power supply is suitable for charging most micro heli batteries. The 12 to 30 amp

power supplies are suitable for charging most larger batteries.

A fully charged car battery at rest has a voltage of about 12.6 volts but when the car is running

the battery voltage rises to 13.8v because the generator/alternator is running. So therefore all

battery chargers designed to work off a car battery will handle 12v to 13.8v of input without

problems.

This type of power supply is available from Ham radio suppliers such as

www.hamradiooutlet.com . The Pro Peak power supply is available from R/C model outlets

such as www.hobbypeople.net

7.4.4. Field battery (optional)

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