Convert PC Power Supply for RC Use The following article is nothing more than a project report. I take no responsibility for how others may use this information. I have seen many reports of people using standard pc power supplies to power their chargers, so I thought I… Read More »Convert PC Power Supply for RC Use
Choosing A Charger & Power Supply The following will hopefully give you all the basic info you will need to choose the best charger and power supply for your needs. I will try to keep all the info timeless and generic, but like everyone I do have my… Read More »Choosing A Charger & Power Supply
EP Buddy ParaBoard Creation date: Sept. 15, 2010 Thanks to Dale over at EPBuddy for sending me a ParaBoard to use, review and show off. With the popularity of parallel charging increasing daily, a need for useful parallel charging accessories has arisen. First available were parallel cables and… Read More »EP Buddy ParaBoard
Parallel Charging Warning: Attempt at own risk. A lack of knowledge or improper equipment can result in both the loss of equipment and a fire. Only attempt if you fully understand how to properly construct and use multiple battery charging setups and accept the risks of doing so.… Read More »Parallel Charging
Understanding Wattage in Relationship to Charging Understanding wattage So what is wattage? Put simply, wattage is a measurement of the amount of work electricity is doing. It is used to quantify the energy used or needed for an electronic device to function. Now lets look at a few… Read More »Understanding Wattage in Relationship to Charging
Keeping A Battery/Flight Log What is a Battery/Flight Log? A battery or flight log is simply a written log containing various information about your batteries and or flights. This information can be as simple as the counting the number of cycles or can be expanded to include information… Read More »Keeping A Battery/Flight Log
The Charging Process Charger User Settings Most modern chargers have a “settings” or “options” menu in them that will allow you to adjust various global and battery specific settings. Many have dozens of options and the majority of these settings will be just fine from the factory, but… Read More »The Charging Process
How Lipo Chargers Work I am no expert on this subject. I did not go to school to learn how to charge Lipos nor did I even attend a 1-day seminar on the subject. Everything written below is from personal experience, online reading and basic understanding of electrical… Read More »How Lipo Chargers Work
All about Lipo Balance Connectors This is one of those subjects that just baffles many pilots, new or seasoned. Many see it as some magical device that does nothing but cramp their style. If you are one of these baffled folks or even if you think you have… Read More »All about Lipo Balance Connectors
Lipo Issues Lithium polymer batteries, like most battery types, are complicated chemical and mechanical devices. They are awesome power sources for rc use but they are also fragile and prone to problems. Below I will attempt to cover, and offer advise on, many of the common problems that… Read More »Lipo Issues