How to charge a lipo battery using a 4-button charger

This video shows you how to safely charge a lipo or lithium polymer battery using one of the very common four-button chargers (in this case, the Turnigy Accucel 6 charger from HobbyKing ).

You will see how to perform a normal charge, a balance charge and a storage charge.

If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section or visit the RCModelReviews forums on the RCModelReviews website at:

http://www.rcmodelreviews.com

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• battery charger
• lipo charger
• charging batteries
• Turnigy
• HobbyKing
• Hobby King
• Accucel 6
• iMax B6

[sloperdude]

I'm surprised that Bruce glossed over the verification screen where it shows R: (number of cells read) and S: (number of cells set.) This is a very important screen. If the two numbers don't match, then you should recheck how many cells in series your pack has, against how many cells in series you set on the charger. If you set a charge voltage different than the voltage of your pack and tried to charge it, your pack has a good chance of catching fire.

[RCModelReviews]

@sloperdude Good point -- although all the 4-button charges I've tested refuse to charge a pack that has fewer cells than set in the charge parameters because they consider the pack to be "under-voltage".

[Skydive4ever]

I have these and they work fine, the only issue is balancing, one of mine is quite a bit off in balancing, could you do a vid to show how to calibrate the accucell6, thanks.

[jodde73]

@coldozzee, your lipo's slowly dying, it's not the charger.

[icedteaforever]

Awesome video, a lifesaver!

[hyper080]

hwy im just getting in to the hobby would you recommend this charger

[pietzeekoe]

Whats the advantage of normal charging over balance charging....and can you just always balance charge your batts?

[pizzaisgood14]

how do you set the max voltage per cell for a lipo. i need to reduce my charge cut off for a 3s lipo from 4.2 volts to 4.0 or 4.1 because i live in a very cold climate and dont want them fully charged to 4.2 volts and then bring them into heated house and have the voltage rise.

[my73737373]

What is a good voltage for lipo cut off?

[TheBryce935]

thanks

[Soldier53flyer]

Thank You, If not for you I would not know 1/2 of what I know! so thank you!!! stay from Hobby King! they suck!

[my73737373]

What is the max charging amps of that charger

[metalkozel]

Very nice video. But what about LiFe batteries without XT60 plug?

[MrIFHI]

very help full video i am worried about my turnigy accucell 6 charger