HobbyKing Quattro and My Battery Charging Station

[Gladiiator]

What are the specs on the PSU you are using with the Quattro? How many amps and watts?

[insanity54]

What did you have to modify on that computer power supply so that it would work for your charger? Also what are the specs on that power supply?

[oshklh]

hi,

i was wondering how do you charge LiFe batteries using the Quattro,

on the website it says you can, but i cannot find it in the menu, can someone help,

thanks

[oshklh]

hi,

i was wondering how do you charge LiFe batteries using the Quattro,

on the website it says you can, but i cannot find it in the menu, can someone help,

thanks

[team222badbrad]

@oshklh Hit batt type key until "user set program" screen comes on, then start/enter key, start/enter key, then middle two keys until you find LiFe battery type, and then then start/enter key to save.

You must revert back to lipo type if you want to charge lipos on that charge port again and vise-versa.

[Skiller7777]

hi i got the same charger and i have a 7.4 2S Li-Polymer Battery 5300mAh and i don't know how to connect it to the charger please if you can help me i really appreciate it!

[fordyrox]

Lol safety fail. 3 unprotected lipos charging next to each other! Aw well some people just have to learn the hard way.

[team222badbrad]

@fordyrox So you say... Just learn how to take care of your batteries...

Have you seen the videos of the lipo bags that don't do a thing to prevent a fire?

[fordyrox]

@team222badbrad All the videos I have seen of lipo bags they have worked flawlessly, contained the flames and saved everything around it from being burnt to a crisp. Also that charger you have has a reputation for not properly balancing cells so when one battery goes and the rest catch on have fun trying to grab that pidly little fire extinguisher, Not to mention puting the fire out with it.

[team222badbrad]

@fordyrox What brand and model of bag do you have?

[fordyrox]

@team222badbrad I dont know, Its silver kevlar on the outside with a 2mm fireproof matirial lining the inside and it says lipo safe charging bag.

[iulian207]

the quattro charger can handle 50W per port or 50 per all ports?

[iulian207]

@iulian207 

[team222badbrad]

@iulian207 50watts total shared I believe.

[derman077]

my question is not how to assemble the materials on the cart, my question is on how to assemble the resources.

[team222badbrad]

@derman077 I don't know what you are asking?

[derman077]

@team222badbrad I am looking for funding to build an idea. I wondered how you assembled the resources you display in these videos. I can build incredible things also. Where and how can I get backing on these ideas?

I like your 3d printer. very cool. I would like to try my hand at vacuum forming so I can make shells for products, but i build machines, to actually purchase something like that. I can hardly imagine.

[paultje162]

@team222badbrad he means how you did it with the assembling of your charging system. he wants to know how you made everything

[RedDevilSquadron]

Nice! When did you order the quattro? Im going to be buying the new 4 port...I forget what its called. But with the dual 6 to two 3 cell charger things, ill be charging up to 8 at once! I was curious cuz I dont know when they will have the quattro or the other in stock. And heres the 6 to two 3 cell adapter link. I recomend getting some of them, cuz ud be charging twice as much at once. Youll have to chop the XT60 and swap it with deans.

Great SetUp, Ill put another comment with the links.

[team222badbrad]

@RedDevilSquadron I ordered late Feb when it was in stock. I've had lots of SLOW experiences with HK lately. I think that other charger is basically the same thing just in a new shell and with a new PCB layout. The main thing I'd like to find is extensions for the balance boards because they are too short.

[team222badbrad]

@RedDevilSquadron Also the HK branded one is a MUCH better layout than the Turnigy. Everything is inline where as the turnigy has bunched up buttons and 2 ports on each side which could get confusing. Also the HK has a metal case and it appears the Turnigy is all plastic. FYI I paid $100 for the HK. They change the price on it frequently it seems.

[startazz]

Yeah thats a sweet charger mate,how many cells can it charge say from 1s right upto say 6s ? oh and the price would of been good ;-) but i could always check that out later if you want,thumbs up.

[team222badbrad]

@startazz yes it can charge up to 6s per port. I paid $100 and I've noticed they fluctuate the price on it!