Charging multiple packs on a TP1010

[rcdave13]

I read in the forum you can charge up to 3 - 3cellpacks on a TP1010 and I would like to know if anyone does it and how it is done with the balancer. I'm asking because I am trying to decide between the 1010-210 or 2 CellPro 4s's. I usually go for the higher end products but it's hard for me to justify spending $300 if $150 will give me the same results. From what I can see the only advantage the 1010 has is it can charge up to 10 cell packs so I'll leave it to you guys to push me in the right direction.

[DebianDog]

Multiple balancers ;)

Same idea here http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=28417

[Pinecone]

If you are never going to fly more than 4S packs, then multiple CellPros are great. But if you pick up a heli that flies 5 - 6 or higher cell packs, then you are SOL. Of course you can then buy the 1010C and 210V when you need it.

You can make a harness for the 210V that will allow you to hook up multiple packs in series, it is just that the balancer may freak at first if the packs are different voltages.

[nedloh]

I havn't had a problem with different cell voltages, the 210V takes care of it with out even getting warm. I charge Two TPX2070 at 2C in series pretty much every time I charge... well over 50 cycles. I have 6 TPX2070s and I'm sure I could find a way to charge them as 9s by making an adapter, I've just been to busy flying :D

[rcdave13]

Thanks for the info. I planned on getting the 1010 so I could charge all 3 TP 2170 packs at once but when I read the directions for the batteries it clearly says "do not charge these packs in series" but if other people are doing it without incident I guess I will to. What do the majority of 1010 users do,charge 1 at a time or in series?

[Pinecone]

I am charging one at a time. I can't see where charging them in series is any problem, IF you have all of them connected to a balancer. And I would let the balancer get them close in voltage before starting to charge.