fresh dfm Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hi just got my rc car but dont have the charging instructions. heres a pic of the battery and charger anyone know how long iv got to leave it to charge for???cheers http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/DSC03953.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/DSC03955.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/DSC03956.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganges Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hi just got my rc car but dont have the charging instructions. heres a pic of the battery and charger anyone know how long iv got to leave it to charge for???cheers http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/DSC03953.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/DSC03955.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/DSC03956.jpgCant answer that question, but to state the obvious try the great god google, might be something there????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mar_k Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) a battery of that capacity 3300 with that kind of charger should really have an over night charge if its a new battery for the 1st cycle, 13-14hrs other wise about a 6 - 8 hour charge should be fine that looks like a tamiya battery plug, is it a tamiya rc car you have bought? Edited April 8, 2009 by mar_k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 a battery of that capacity 3300 with that kind of charger should really have an over night charge if its a new battery for the 1st cycle, 13-14hrs other wise about a 6 - 8 hour charge should be fine that looks like a tamiya battery plug, is it a tamiya rc car you have bought? tis indeed a TT-01 second hand not brand new. I read on a tamiya forum that a 3000 charging at 3 amps would take about an hour and this is 3300 charging at 3 amps if im not mistaken (might be wrong - not too confident at this stuff yet) so would it take just a bit more than an hour??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mar_k Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 slow chargers arent really that great. i dont think an hour would be enough, atleast 3 hours. i may be wrong but but from experience slow chargers take quite alot more than an hour. for £15 you can buy a fast charger that will do the job in 20-30mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 slow chargers arent really that great. i dont think an hour would be enough, atleast 3 hours. i may be wrong but but from experience slow chargers take quite alot more than an hour. for £15 you can buy a fast charger that will do the job in 20-30mins. cool, well this is my first car so wouldnt have a clue what to look for. if you come across one that would do this battery in that time for around that price could you please set me a link??that would be much appreciated mate thanks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mar_k Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 i may even have one here at home for you. if i have time during the week i will try and dig it out. i have far too much rc equipment in my house my fast charger puts out 2/3 amps on the fast charge cycle your charger must be 3 millyamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 i may even have one here at home for you. if i have time during the week i will try and dig it out. i have far too much rc equipment in my house ok mate jus PM me when youve had a look please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Get rid of that charger and buy yourself a proper delta peak charger. That slow charger will kill that battery in no time. However, to answer your question, it'll take around 14-16 hours to charge that pack with that charger, but you'll never get it 'right', it'll either end up undercharged or overcharged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mar_k Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 a good charger like stu suggests will detect the peak of the battery and stop charging. some also discharge before they start charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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