Thunder Power 610c Beginner Help

[mjm0505]

I just purchased a 610c and successfully charged a battery for the first time. I still doubt myself and think I did something wrong. It is set on 3s 1.15a and discharge .25a. I have it set to 95% charge. I am charging a 3s lipo, 25c, 2170mah. Should the 1.15a on the charger match the battery pack?

Please help with recommended settings for my lipo. Thanks!

[jfrock25]

I would wait till someone else gives some advice but I am using the 610c.
At first I was charging my 3S Packs at 1A, but after reading I discovered it was fine to charge them at 3A. This is how I have been charging my 4 packs for months. They are 3S 20C 2100mah and my packs are just fine.

They charge in about 45min.

I charge my smaller batteries for my CX2 at 1A.

Hope this helps. Im still fairly new to this hobby but Im sure someone else can chime in here with the math.

[mjm0505]

Thanks for the reply. I will most likely experiment with a less expensive lipo I have and see how that goes. Maybe someone else will reply with a definite answer.

[povern]

I charge all my batterys at the MAH rate. 2100 Battery charges at 2.1A

4900 Bat charges at 4.9A

I read somewhere that is the safest way to do it.....

povern

[mjm0505]

thanks povern, that is what i am trying right now with my least favorite lipo. i think that is the best...

[mjm0505]

Alright, here is another question. I am using a 12v DC power supply for my Thunder Power 610c. The 12v supply is a motorola branded supply that outputs 3.5A. I had a local computer store splice the output cable and solder it so I can clip my alligator from the 610c to it. The max I charge at is 2.1A. If I am only charging at 2.1 and my DC supply is rated for 3.5, the 610c will only draw 2.1A from the motorola supply......right? I know that this charger can charge at a higher capacity, but I'm hoping it wont try to draw at the higher rate and then only use what it needs; otherwise, it could over heat my motorola supply. I may just have to monitor it with my Fluke meter...

[marchambault]

You need to calculate the draw in Watts ... not Amps ...

While charging at 2.1 A, check the input voltage ....

Take the battery voltage (12.6V) x the charge current (2.1A) = Output power = 26.5 Watts

Let's assume 85% efficiency, so the power input would be about 32 Watts.

Your power supply should provide 12V x 3.5 Amps = 42 Amps ... so you're good to go.

You should not have any problem with charging your lipos (if they are decent quality with matched cells) at 2C (4.2 Amps) if you select 95% charge. For that you will need a stronger power supply.

This is what I use on the road: Chargery 14V 16A power supply: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6879&Product_Name=16A_14v_DC_Power_Supply_for_Chargers


Make sure you tape the aligator clips on the input side of your charger to avoid a short.

If you search this forum you should be able to find the TP-610C Quick Start guide I wrote some time ago.