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GearBox · 08-23-2011, 01:15 AM

Bought a B450 today, and there were only alligator clips for the charger. WTF?

Andy1425 · 08-23-2011, 12:34 PM

Same as me, am I missing something, it says ready to fly but you can't without a plug for the charger.

Have you had a response?

Thanks

ror1 · 08-23-2011, 12:55 PM

connect it to car 12v battery

GearBox · 08-23-2011, 01:08 PM

I figured that. I'll but an AC plug for it today. Maybe take the heli for a maiden flight tomorrow.

Andy1425 · 08-23-2011, 01:59 PM

Why do you not get told you need a mains lead? I know I am new at this but a heads up would have been nice from the manufacturer or the shop.

Rod_H · 08-23-2011, 05:39 PM

Technically IMO its not ready to fly out of the box.
You will need something like this.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...SUBCATID=999#3

This is Here in Aust. But you will get the Idea.

mamartin · 08-23-2011, 09:05 PM

I got an old hp computer power supply and it supplies a steady 12volts and close to a max of 30amps I think.
There is a post either in here under chargers or at rcgroups one that tells what you have to do to properly set it up to work for our batteries. It cost me right at 40 dollars for the supply and all my necessary hardware

magbarn · 08-23-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamartin

I got an old hp computer power supply and it supplies a steady 12volts and close to a max of 30amps I think.
There is a post either in here under chargers or at rcgroups one that tells what you have to do to properly set it up to work for our batteries. It cost me right at 40 dollars for the supply and all my necessary hardware

Those are great but overkill for the RTF charger. As it only charges at 1.8 amps, any cheap 12volt 5 amp power supply is more than enough.

Heli.freak.matt · 08-25-2011, 01:10 AM

I called up the shop i got it from and they suggested jaycar, they needed to know what the amperage was, i honestly did not know till i looked up the manual on the web, it's 1.5.(Thats what it says on the manual)

So they gave me a 2.5 amp 12v and they said it will still only supply what it needs and wont blow it up, so i was happy, all for 30-40 bucks, not too bad in my opinion.

GearBox · 08-26-2011, 06:47 PM

Got the AC adapter today. Plugged it in to the charger, plugged the battery in, and I get an error (all lights flashing from green to red). Do I have a bad battery, or a bad charger?

magbarn · 08-26-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearBox

Got the AC adapter today. Plugged it in to the charger, plugged the battery in, and I get an error (all lights flashing from green to red). Do I have a bad battery, or a bad charger?

Try putting the clips on your car battery, if it works then it's your power supply, if still flashing you either have your battery plugged in backwards or the charger is defective.

GearBox · 08-27-2011, 03:24 PM

Turns out it was the AC adapter I got at the LHS. Took it back and they replaced it.

Skyranger · 08-28-2011, 07:12 PM

Your in a high dollar "hobby", buy a good charger to keep those expensive batteries around awhile and know that they are balanced and at their best. $60.00 should do the trick.. NOW!!!!!!...Dave..Turnigy, rocks and affordable.....

08-23-2011, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
GearBox Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2011	A/C adapter for charger Bought a B450 today, and there were only alligator clips for the charger. WTF? __________________ MCPX V2, MCPX BL, Blade 450 3D, Blade 450X, DX6i. Time is something one can spend, but there are no returns, no refunds, and no guarantees.

08-23-2011, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
ror1 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2011	connect it to car 12v battery __________________ MCPXBL(M5)8T, MCPXBL(C05M)9T,450-3D, DX8, Phoenix

08-23-2011, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
GearBox Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2011	I figured that. I'll but an AC plug for it today. Maybe take the heli for a maiden flight tomorrow. __________________ MCPX V2, MCPX BL, Blade 450 3D, Blade 450X, DX6i. Time is something one can spend, but there are no returns, no refunds, and no guarantees.

08-23-2011, 09:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
mamartin Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011	I got an old hp computer power supply and it supplies a steady 12volts and close to a max of 30amps I think. There is a post either in here under chargers or at rcgroups one that tells what you have to do to properly set it up to work for our batteries. It cost me right at 40 dollars for the supply and all my necessary hardware __________________ Mike Martin, MSH BRAIN USA Team Manager MSH USA FLIGHT TEAM, CYCLONE BLADES, XNOVA MOTORS, JETI USA www.MSHUSA.com, www.MSheli.com

08-26-2011, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
GearBox Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2011	Got the AC adapter today. Plugged it in to the charger, plugged the battery in, and I get an error (all lights flashing from green to red). Do I have a bad battery, or a bad charger? __________________ MCPX V2, MCPX BL, Blade 450 3D, Blade 450X, DX6i. Time is something one can spend, but there are no returns, no refunds, and no guarantees.

08-23-2011, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andy1425 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	Same as me, am I missing something, it says ready to fly but you can't without a plug for the charger. Have you had a response? Thanks

08-23-2011, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andy1425 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	Why do you not get told you need a mains lead? I know I am new at this but a heads up would have been nice from the manufacturer or the shop.

08-23-2011, 05:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rod_H Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011	Technically IMO its not ready to fly out of the box. You will need something like this. http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...SUBCATID=999#3 This is Here in Aust. But you will get the Idea.

08-25-2011, 01:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Heli.freak.matt Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	I called up the shop i got it from and they suggested jaycar, they needed to know what the amperage was, i honestly did not know till i looked up the manual on the web, it's 1.5.(Thats what it says on the manual) So they gave me a 2.5 amp 12v and they said it will still only supply what it needs and wont blow it up, so i was happy, all for 30-40 bucks, not too bad in my opinion.

08-27-2011, 03:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
GearBox Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2011	Turns out it was the AC adapter I got at the LHS. Took it back and they replaced it. __________________ MCPX V2, MCPX BL, Blade 450 3D, Blade 450X, DX6i. Time is something one can spend, but there are no returns, no refunds, and no guarantees.

08-28-2011, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Skyranger Registered Users Join Date: May 2009	Trash it or take to field Your in a high dollar "hobby", buy a good charger to keep those expensive batteries around awhile and know that they are balanced and at their best. $60.00 should do the trick.. NOW!!!!!!...Dave..Turnigy, rocks and affordable..... __________________ Boneyard: MCX s300, CX3, P-51, B450, MSR, SR, 120SR, HZ Super Cub / Airport: HDX500,PK Stinson Reliant with flaps, E-Flite Mini Pulse, DX6i dsmx... MIP toolsPhoenix sim.. AMA license # 975063

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