Need help on charging Lipo battery for Shogun V2

[wkeithcr]

I am new to helicopters. I just purchased a Shogun V2. The battery for the Shogun is has a charge lead with 4 pins. It has a discharge lead with two pins. My current charger has just two pins. Do I need to cut off the connector and combine the three positive pins on the charge side or is this supposed to be used to "balance" the three cells. Or, do I need to charge from the discharge side? Is there a connection out there that will fit the 4 pin connection? Any info will be appreciated.

[tnreefguy]

I guess the battery did not come with any charging instructions did it. I am guessing the charge lead is made for a charger that can balance all the cells at once. I think they make some kind of adapter that goes inbetween the battery and charger that balances the cells also. I would not do anything untill someone like Baja170 or some of the other electric guys post. They will know the facts.

[wkeithcr]

No, no instructions. I have tried to find the connection by seaching the battery on Google, but with no luck. My have to always charge from the "discharge" side.

[WayneBrown]

the type of 4 pin connector is irrevelant to charging, but is specific to a charger/battery brand. (TP Packs use a different 4 pin than Apogee and Duralite, etc.)
If you are using a Triton or Hobbico MKII, just make up your 2 pin connector on a lead with the bananna plugs, observing polarity and charge.
If you have a non-hobby ESV/voltmeter you can check voltage between cells at the 4 pin connector. You should have one black lead (common for all cells) and 3 red leads. Each red lead seperately measures voltage to an individual cell.
Connect your black ESV test lead to the black wire, and the closest red lead should read 3.7v, second 7.4, third 11.1. Measuring between the red leads is possible too, and will allow you to make sure the voltage is the same 3.7v across all cells..
Do not try to charge with a 'ni-cd' charger.. it WILL pop a cell..