Balancing PQ on ICharger

[miniGranis]

Hello.

I am about to order a ICharger 208B from HobbyKing.
I am unsure if I need any extra adaptor to balance my PQ lipos ?
Do I need anything that is not in the box, and if yes can you pls link to it (on Hobbyking if possible),

TIA

[V0RT3X]

The iCharger has JST-XH balance plugs, so you need something like this:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...%285pcs/bag%29

This one is for 3S since I don't know how powerful lipos you have.

You need female PQ to male JST-XH.

[miniGranis]

Thanks, I got 4S Lipos now I know what to look for.

[miniGranis]

Is the Align connector same as JST-XH ?
I can find the Female PQ to JST-XH on HobbyKing but since http://www.rclipos.com has free shipping I might use them.
(Living in Sweden has its drawbacks some times)

[V0RT3X]

Align JST XH taps are used on 3E Models, ABF, Air Thunder, Align, Common Sense RC V2, DN Power, Dualsky, Dynam, E-flight, Electric Power, Electrifly, Energy EC, Esky, E-Watts, Exceed RC Fusion, Fully Max, GE Power, Grayson Power, Hextronix, HI Model, Hobby City, Hobby Loong, Hurricane Flight Systems, Imax, LOSI, Mega Power, Mystery, PowerSource, Protec, Tenergy (rev polarity), Tower Hobbies, Trinity, Turborix, Vampower (new), Venom and WOW RC, X-Caliber and Zippy battery packs.

http://www.rclipos.com/Accessories.htm#taps

I'm also from Europe and ordered some TP and Hyperions from RClipos. Fast shipping. :)
You can also have a look at the Hyperion EOS720i NET3 for 180$ (20A but 250W instead of 350W of the iCharger)

[miniGranis]

Thanks !!

[Marvin]

You can get PQ balance boards for the 208B - Clicky.

I have a 208B myself - it's a good charger - you won't be disappointed.

JST-XH is an Align connector (most popular). JST-EH is a Neu connector (least popular).

I have also used RC-Lipos a few times, and they are very good.

[miniGranis]

Oghhuuu this is frustraing, can someone link to a proper balancer board from 2S up to at least 6S (if possible) that will accept PQ lipos and attach to the ICharger 208B.
I need it to be available from either Hobbyking or RcLipos.com, or a similar site with LOW worldwide shipping.

It just doesnt make sense for me to order a USD 10 item and pay for overseas shipping.
I perfer a board instead of buying a set of cable adaptors if possible.

[suicideneil]

I see your problem- you have an 8s charger with balance connector on the charger itself to match; every adaptor board or plug/lead I look at is for 6-7s max...

http://www.progressiverc.com/index.p...f389d378903cf4

Designed for the 208b, PQ adaptor board, $9.99 + free shipping; I am a google master...

[Marvin]

I've just checked and the PQ connector fits straight into my JST-XH balance board - you won't need another board.

[suicideneil]

It does too, according to a few guys on HK- I edited my post after I found the proper board required, but if no adaptor board is required- even better!

[miniGranis]

Haha I really love this forum, thanks for all the help.
A 208B it is.

BTW Can I charge my Zippy-H's with more then 1C and still be "safe" ?

[V0RT3X]

Maybe you could but it will probably shorten their life.

[miniGranis]

Thanks, I guess I will stick to 1C
Charger is ordered, thanks for all the help.