For what is worth, it will turn into a nice how to/introduction into a good charger! one thing to notice, the audio quality is great CPO so keep the good work! Ed
Very nice job on the video Chris. Just one thing to point out with the MPA board (or any others for that matter). Even though each connection is fused for 40 amps the output leads are not fused. I have only heard of this happening once but if a fault should occur in the charger. The possible amperage exposure to the output wires can be significant. For example if you are charging 4 packs and a fault occurs in the charger then potentially you have the capability of out putting 40amps x 4= 160 amps before the MPA mounted fuses start to clear. That is why I have added an inline 40 amp fuse to the leads going from the MPA board to the charger. Just to be on the safe side. Keep up the great work Chris.
Hi CPO, thanks for posting this. I was given a similar board, it has connectors for 4 batteries rather than 6, wasn't sure what it was. But now I know what it is.
Great video man! I look forward to seeing the rest of the series. First you convince me to get my hands on a Soko kit, and now I am quickly leaning towards this charger! Your videos are getting expensive for me! LOL
Thanks for helping me spend even more of my money, CPO. =D Although this system isn't "cheap" I was expecting a higher price tag when I looked it up. Even the power station is cost effective considering the cost of 2 Dell power supplies, if you were to do it yourself.
Nice Vid CPO ... have not caught up with you for ages..... good point on the direct connection... those cables (AWG10) can handle 250amps constant all day long!
Thanks, there is not much place that sale this so I appreciate for sharing. I just need to charge my normal E-Maxx brushed battery but if I am going to buy, this seem like the do it all.
I recommend that you get proper rated ring lugs and connect your power supply to the charger with the ring lugs and nuts on the studs. Don't use the thumb screws, you can't get them tight enough. Use a nut! ROG. ps Deans connectors are easy peasy if you use the proper size wire. Go with too large a conductor and you are asking for trouble.
Why not get a power board with the correct plug like a XT-60 instead of using conversion plug from the deans connector? More solder connections higher line loss.
I am really hung up on how one balance in connector can parallel out to multiple ones. If the balance connector is monitoring each individual cell of one pack, how can it be parralleled out to multiple packs with this board ? How can the PL8 now monitor all individual cells on all packs ?
If I just want to balance charge... do I need to connect my batteries main power cable(XT60, deans, ect) or can I just connect to balance cable? Am I correct in my thinking that plunging your batteries main power lead is just for discharging?
For what is worth, it will turn into a nice how to/introduction into a good charger! one thing to notice, the audio quality is great CPO so keep the good work!
Ed
Very nice job on the video Chris.
Just one thing to point out with the MPA board (or any others for that matter). Even though each connection is fused for 40 amps the output leads are not fused. I have only heard of this happening once but if a fault should occur in the charger. The possible amperage exposure to the output wires can be significant. For example if you are charging 4 packs and a fault occurs in the charger then potentially you have the capability of out putting 40amps x 4= 160 amps before the MPA mounted fuses start to clear.
That is why I have added an inline 40 amp fuse to the leads going from the MPA board to the charger. Just to be on the safe side.
Keep up the great work Chris.
Thanks, Ed. Interesting information.
Hi CPO, thanks for posting this. I was given a similar board, it has connectors for 4 batteries rather than 6, wasn't sure what it was. But now I know what it is.
Great video man! I look forward to seeing the rest of the series. First you convince me to get my hands on a Soko kit, and now I am quickly leaning towards this charger! Your videos are getting expensive for me! LOL
Thanks for helping me spend even more of my money, CPO. =D
Although this system isn't "cheap" I was expecting a higher price tag when I looked it up. Even the power station is cost effective considering the cost of 2 Dell power supplies, if you were to do it yourself.
Nice Vid CPO ... have not caught up with you for ages..... good point on the direct connection... those cables (AWG10) can handle 250amps constant all day long!
Fantastic video mate!!!!
Thanks, there is not much place that sale this so I appreciate for sharing. I just need to charge my normal E-Maxx brushed battery but if I am going to buy, this seem like the do it all.
I recommend that you get proper rated ring lugs and connect your power supply to the charger with the ring lugs and nuts on the studs. Don't use the thumb screws, you can't get them tight enough. Use a nut! ROG. ps Deans connectors are easy peasy if you use the proper size wire. Go with too large a conductor and you are asking for trouble.
Why not get a power board with the correct plug like a XT-60 instead of using conversion plug from the deans connector? More solder connections higher line loss.
I am really hung up on how one balance in connector can parallel out to multiple ones. If the balance connector is monitoring each individual cell of one pack, how can it be parralleled out to multiple packs with this board ? How can the PL8 now monitor all individual cells on all packs ?
Great information. Where did you get your dual ec5 pigtail? Great concept.
Great video on Deans connectors....has anyone seen anything on the Power Lab 8 videos...anything to do with a power lab 8
If I just want to balance charge... do I need to connect my batteries main power cable(XT60, deans, ect) or can I just connect to balance cable? Am I correct in my thinking that plunging your batteries main power lead is just for discharging?
what gauge wire are you using for the ec5 connector to the power supply?