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GaFlyer · 02-19-2009, 07:39 PM

Can you charge/balance 2 3S batteries and if so how?

dbertheau · 02-21-2009, 11:50 AM

You probably can charge using a Y adapter and charging as a 6S; but I'm not sure you'll be able to balance.

TheBum · 02-21-2009, 12:28 PM

With series adapters for the main leads and balance leads, you could charge it as a single 6S. Alternatively, with parallel adapters, you could charge them in parallel.

The advantage to parallel charging is that the packs can be different capacities, different charge levels, and different ages. The only limitation is that they have to be of the same cell count, which isn't an issue in your case.

Series charging only really works well if the packs are of the same capacity, charge level, and age. If any of those properties are not present, it may take much longer to charge and balance, if the charge completes successfully at all.

GaFlyer · 02-21-2009, 09:15 PM

Hey guys thx for response, and dbertheau thats what I was wondering about the balancing of them charged in series or parallel. I was hoping for someone who has charger to respond but I guess it aint being done with this charger. Thanks again

dbertheau · 02-21-2009, 10:13 PM

I have 2 TP610s - only charge one battery at a time on them. I also have a Bantom BC8dx, which I charge two sets of two 3S'. Charge 6 batteries at a time with the three chargers.

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=120924

shaggybirdman · 03-19-2009, 08:53 PM

my icharger 1010B+ can do 3 3s packs at one time via there balance board. check it out at A Main Hobbies

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GaFlyer Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007	*Charging 23S batterieson w/TP610????** Can you charge/balance 2 3S batteries and if so how?

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TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	With series adapters for the main leads and balance leads, you could charge it as a single 6S. Alternatively, with parallel adapters, you could charge them in parallel. The advantage to parallel charging is that the packs can be different capacities, different charge levels, and different ages. The only limitation is that they have to be of the same cell count, which isn't an issue in your case. Series charging only really works well if the packs are of the same capacity, charge level, and age. If any of those properties are not present, it may take much longer to charge and balance, if the charge completes successfully at all. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

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shaggybirdman Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	my icharger 1010B+ can do 3 3s packs at one time via there balance board. check it out at A Main Hobbies __________________ cx2, mcx, T Rex 450 SA, GAUI 550, walkera cb100, 4#6, 4#6S, 4g6S, trex 450 clone, V911/FP100, DX7, DX8 never hold your farts in. they travel up your spine, and that's where s****y ideas come from.

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02-21-2009, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
dbertheau Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009	You probably can charge using a Y adapter and charging as a 6S; but I'm not sure you'll be able to balance.

02-21-2009, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
GaFlyer Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2007	Hey guys thx for response, and dbertheau thats what I was wondering about the balancing of them charged in series or parallel. I was hoping for someone who has charger to respond but I guess it aint being done with this charger. Thanks again

02-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
dbertheau Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009	I have 2 TP610s - only charge one battery at a time on them. I also have a Bantom BC8dx, which I charge two sets of two 3S'. Charge 6 batteries at a time with the three chargers. https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=120924

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