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using the spektrum s2100 so it says it’s capable of 200w. It allowed me to select the amps. Is there any other batteries capable of a faster charge rate other then 1c?1c = 1x the capacity (in mAh)/1000, so for your battery, 6A.
A 6S LiPo has a nominal voltage of 22.2V, so that would mean you need a 133W charger. If your charger has a lower power output, you may not be getting 6A, thus it will take longer.
What is your definition of 'forever'?Does anyone know what the charge rate of a gens 6000mah 6s Lipo is. I’ve been charging at 1c rate but takes forever.
Takes about a hour with a 6000mah battery. Would like to cut that in half when on the field.What is your definition of 'forever'?
What charger do you use?
Typical shopuld be ~30-45min (from storage 3.8V) if your charger is capable enough and the Lipo is healthy.
If your charger can't deliver more, a higher setting won't change anything.
You could if you charge it at 3c but only Spektrum lipos and some other ones are rated for that.Takes about a hour with a 6000mah battery. Would like to cut that in half when on the field.
Or buy another battery and charge one while using the other?Takes about a hour with a 6000mah battery. Would like to cut that in half when on the field.
Cool setup!If you want to charge fast then I think more batteries is the answer as well as a parallel charging board and a beefy charger and power supply. I have the isdt Q8 charger maxed out at 20 A charging almost 40,000 mah worth of 4s batteries here which works out to 0.5C. It takes less than 1 hr to go from storage at 3.85V to 4.2V. It would take about 3 hours to charge them each separately and that is if you are on top of changing them out as they are done:
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You got the powerI've been chargin lipos since they first came to the rc world. I haven't charged at 1c in a very long time. Even if the rear battery label says 1c max. Here is my 5200mah 6s charging at 20amp. I run a 600w 30amp 24v psu and a ISDT Q8, Fairly cheap setup maybe $100 total.
This is for informational purposes, sharing my experiences. Don't blame me for burnin up your house lol . I attend my batteries when charging.View attachment 125882View attachment 125883
Curious as to what pack your charging at nearly 4C?I've been chargin lipos since they first came to the rc world. I haven't charged at 1c in a very long time. Even if the rear battery label says 1c max. Here is my 5200mah 6s charging at 20amp. I run a 600w 30amp 24v psu and a ISDT Q8, Fairly cheap setup maybe $100 total.
This is for informational purposes, sharing my experiences. Don't blame me for burnin up your house lol . I attend my batteries when charging.View attachment 125882View attachment 125883
Honestly, for that you get a 2nd or 3rd Lipo.
Worst thing for a Lipo is to run it until empty and hot and hook it up to a charger and do a high rate charge. Let it cool down first.
Honestly, for that you get a 2nd or 3rd Lipo.
Worst thing for a Lipo is to run it until empty and hot and hook it up to a charger and do a high rate charge. Let it cool down first.
What brand and C rating of lipo do you usually run?lol I charge anything from a 650mah 3s to a 5200mah 6s at 4c. The smalls sometimes get 5 and 6c.
Ive been are part of 3 different flight clubs. LOL they don't play. We all charge at insane c ratings. And I didnt get them started on it lol. Its just what us pilots do. lol. Been doing it a long time with very minimal effect. Just like our rc's its surprising when you push the envelope what they can really take and literally be fine.
Again caution, I have used lipos since they came to the RC world and don't recommend this for a novice, but if your experienced and you don't care much about your batteries and need them now, like at the flight field, then charge away.
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