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12.05.2006, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by zeropointbug
Why would you charge it with a NiMH charger? You would only get about 80% charge if you cut it off right when it hits 3.6 volts. The need to be charged using their chargers which use CCCV (Constant-Current--Constant Voltage) which when it hits 3.6 volts, holds it, then the current dies off until hits 50mA then charge can be cut off. You can also charge it on a Lithium charger with the new Lipodapter

Or you could get a good lab quality power supply if you are willing, BK Precision 1696. You could charge any battery with this bad boy. $330 Not for everyone.
I plan on doing a "manual" CV phase, where I will lower the charge current to keep the pack close to 3.6v/cell.

Just FYI, the LiPo Dapter does the same thing I was talking about - it cuts the charge when the pack reaches 3.6v/cell, it doesn't do CV.


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