Battery Charger

Hacklab has a multi-chemistry battery charger on loan from Dan Fraser.

It is a Thunder Power TP-610C charger. There are several parts to the system:

Feel free to make your own custom banana plug charge leads for whatever type of battery you need to charge.

This charger is capable of charging almost every type of battery, including:

As with any flexible tool, you have to learn to use it properly. The manual is here:

PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE

http://thunderpowerrc.com/PDF/610C0-User-Manual.pdf

There is also a good introduction to this charger and multi-format chargers in general, with much better english:

The charger works well with the large, heavy 12V regulated power supply that lives on the window sill.

Here are some safety tips for using this charger:

Double-check all settings before starting a charge
Never leave charging batteries unattended
When charging lithium batteries make sure you have selected the proper charge rate and voltage, and monitor the battery for any heat or "puffing" during the charge. Be prepared to stop the charge if anything seems to be going wrong!

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