TP 610c series charging

[spencer737]

Hey guys anyone here familiar on how to balance charge 2x TP 11.1v 2200mAh packs on the TP 610c charger, like where do I plug in the SECOND balance plug?

[marchambault]

You need Thunder Power part # TP6P4E. Costs about $5

It is a 6 pin to 4 pin adapter.

[tdrnmartin]

I emailed the thunder power folks and asked the same question. They responded with the attached drawing:

[marchambault]

That drawing is pretty much the same as the one in the 210 balancer instructions.... it's worth a look

http://www.cruzanconcepts.com/thunderpower/PDF/TP210_manual_R3.pdf

[diverjack]

Spencer.......like ya told me.......read the instructions! ;)

Nice avatar there, btw ;)

[ride1226]

so the 610c can charge and balance two batteries at once as long as it doesnt surpass 6 cells? that is awesome news to me. this will work on flightpower 2170s as well correct? will the charge time get longer or if you charge at one c will it stay the same. does one c actually mean double the amperage since you are now charging 4400mah instead of 2200...meaning you would want to charge at 4.4amps to get one c?

[marchambault]

By charging two packs in series, the voltage is increased, the capacity remains the same. The charge rate remains the same. TP recommends only series charging with 2 packs that are purchased together, always discharged together and charged together. Ex: using 2 x 3S 2500 mah packs on a TRex 500. Charging would still be done at 1C: 2.5Amps.

Balancing will most likely take a little longer than if each pack was charged individually.

... I haven't actually tried this yet.

[ride1226]

got it. so in theory i really wouldnt want to start charging two packs at once when i get a few more only because they are just packs used as one to fly one heli. in the case of the 500 if i bought a pair i could charge them at once since they are flown at once. just as long as you are to keep those two packs as a pair.

[marchambault]

Right, at least that`s what the TP tech explained to me on the phone.

[marchambault]

But if you had the Hyperion Duo charger then you'd be in business :)

[ride1226]

lol i JUST bought this 610c. the hyperion will charge any combo of packs?

edit: after just looking at the price of it i can just buy two 610c's lol.

[marchambault]

indeed