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im not getting any a123s until theres a charger thatll let you do the 5 minute charge. whats the point otherwise.
Urmm... Having 36v packs that weight less then 1kg The space saving and weight savings are pretty funky... We already wait 20-30mins to charge, so what's the deal? _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
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Urmm... Having 36v packs that weight less then 1kg The space saving and weight savings are pretty funky... We already wait 20-30mins to charge, so what's the deal?
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:16 pm
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Can't see the point, my chargers will not go anywhere near 36V anyway. The main thing I was looking for in the DeWalt chargers is cell balancing. The one hour charge is sucky but for $55 it is not too bad. Comparing several of those to a top range LiPo charger + a hefty PSU to power it and the Dewalts may actually be better value for money. _________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:21 pm
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One ebay seller is offering the packs at $110 USD shipped, which is roughly $145 AUD. Quite a bit better than Rubygirl! I am asking about supplying the chargers as well.
If anyone else wants a pack or two, I will probably be ordering at the end of the month. _________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:32 am
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I'm interested Nick, but I would like to run 7 cell packs @ 23.1volts. How would I go about charging a pack like that with balancing?
Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:20 pm
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Good question! you couldn't use the dewalt charger as it would want to balance 10 cells at a time. You would probably have to use a Lipo charger and that adapter widget mentioned above. As long as the charger will do 7 to 8 LiPo cells (the Triton can) then it should all work.
Spockie would be the guy to give you the definitive answer... _________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:14 pm
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If you mean the LipoDapter, they don't state the Triton as a supported charger. mmm
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:33 pm
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I'm still looking for charging solutions, if anyone has any ideas. Thanx. _________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
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Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:59 pm
Nick Experienced Roboteer
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I think you are stuck with the lipodaptor and one of their supported chargers.
BTW: I will be ordering those DeWalt packs and chargers tomorrow or Monday. If anyone else wants one, PM me ASAP! _________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
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Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:08 pm
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Ok Nick, I don't want to hold you back.
CALL OUT:
Is anyone interested in going half's in three 36v Dewalts batt packs. I would like 14 cells, leaving 16 cells.
Does anyone want 16 A123 Cells?
Adding three packs to Nicks order would be the way to go @ the moment!
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Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:28 pm
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we want A123's ;->
whats the landed $$$ with/without charger? _________________ Mechanical engineers build weapons, civil engineers build targets
Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:26 pm
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I think they will be around $110 to $115 USD, which includes shipping. _________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
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Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:30 pm
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Just to let people know doing that battery bulk buy, i've got my 3600 cells from Nick so i'm out for that one. _________________ ( •_•)
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