TP1010 Charger software upgrade

[jack726]

This is just an observation, as my test base is too small for scientific confirmation.

I upgraded my TP 1010 to software release 2.0c: I then charged a 3 cell pack. It maxed out at 12.58 v instead of the usual 12.6v. I then upgraded to software release 2.0d. I was now able to charge the next pack to the expected 12.6 volts, but unexpectedly I was able to top off the 12.58v pack without the usual error message.

Jack

Sorry Typo.

[Ticidytoc]

Where did you get the 2.1D upgrade ? I dont see it on tp's site

[Shuttle RG]

It's on their site, I just checked.

BTW, whatever happened to the Nicad/Nimh update?

[Ticidytoc]

I see a 2.0c, 2.0d. but no 2.1D

Post a link if you see it.

Thanks

[Shuttle RG]

Oops! I stand corrected. I saw the 2.0d. :oops:

[miskin]

Hi

Ive just upgraded to 2.1A

Miskin

[tmetal]

I don't see a 2.1A listed on the TP site.... :dontknow

[miskin]

I got it from here

http://www.thunderpower-batteries.com/TP1010CUpgrade.htm

Its the 1 at the bottom right V2.1A

Miskin

[tmetal]

Cool, Thanks Miskin



I got it from here

http://www.thunderpower-batteries.com/TP1010CUpgrade.htm

Its the 1 at the bottom right V2.1A

Miskin

[jlp]

Hello

TP1010 firmware upgrade

I have other error message:
OPEN FAILED.......................
dont understand drivers correctly installed :dontknow

thanks :wink:

[WillJames]

I think that the default charge setting changed from full to 95% on the 2.0c but not sure. Make sure and check that. One of the 2.0x versions did switch my 1010's from full charge to 95% and I had to change it back in the charger settings.

[jlp]

I must change these parameters for flasher the firmware of my TP1010 :?:

thanks

[jlp]

Up

please help me :!:

[jlp]

Hello

nobody know why I have this error message ?? :( :(

Thanks

[WillJames]

Did you install the USB drivers for the programming cable before running the updater?

[jlp]

yep William

I tested remove drivers and to reinstall them, that does not change anything :dontknow

strange........

thanks

[WillJames]

Do you have any firewall software on your machine that might interfere? It worked the first time on my old Laptop, but not on my mac laptop I have now.

[jlp]

Hello William

thanks for your assistance

I suppose that there was a problem on my computer, I made the last update available (2.2A) with another cpu
now I have another question... :oops:
with new firmware an option is added:
Input power LVC 10.0V-12.0V (default is 11.25V)
my power supply made 13.8V I must regulate with how much... ?
my last question (promised) coling fan is better "always on" or "auto" ?

Thank you and good evening !

[dfrazier]

I am not sure that the updated firmware is very good. Mine updated ok but I charged Nicd's for my electric starter and it showed full charge but when Itried to use it, the batteries were still dead. I put it on my triton, charged it and it was good after that. I don't like the fact you can't select the number of cells. Mine only shows "auto voltage". I think I might be rolling mine back to the old firmware.

[jlp]

you think that the best firmware is the 2.00 ?

[jlp]

Hi all

v2.3A is available I will test it :!:
http://www.thunderpower-batteries.com/TP1010CUpgrade.htm


Jean

[markg]

i installed the new 2.3A on two chargers.

installed fine, works fine.

only glitch; i can not find the Li ion charge option any more. perhaps it is gone, perhaps i just cant find it, but i did look at all the menus i could find and it doesnt seem to be there.

[Pinecone]

Notice that there is an IMPORTANT NOTICE on the TP site. You MUST power the charger from a 9V battery or insert a 10 ohm 5 watt resistor inline when updating, or they will not honor the warranty.

http://www.thunderpower-batteries.com/documents/ImportantNote_000.pdf

[Nyther]

I just upgrade my TP1010C to 2.3A. :smokin: There is an important notice on Thunderpower's website just as Pinecone posted. I used a fresh Energizer 9V battery to upgrade instead of the 10-15 ohm resistor. The first time I flashed the upgrade, I got a communication error at 50%. :oops: I immediately hit the upgrade button again and upgraded to 100%. :D So far I have charge my 9.6V Nicd transmitter battery and my 9.6V NiMh transmitter battery with no problems. Most chargers if you charge your NiCds or NiMh above 1 amp, at the end of the charge, the charger will go into trickle charge mode. This charger does not do this. But to get all these new options for free (minus upgrade cable of course), I can't really complain. I will now try my usual Lipos, but I don't anticipate any issues. :glasses2: I could not find the Li ion charge option either. :dontknow

Thanks,
Ken

[zorba]

hey guys I just updated my TP1010 to V2.3a.
What kind of Mv do I select to charge my 4.8v 360mAh battery?


Thanks in advance
Bill