Sad
- iCharger 1010B+ Burned out this afternoon, while discharging a single 5A Turnigy (5S).
- It shouldn't have done this.
- It would seem that the large capacitor exploded inside the case, and then started smoking (a direct short, it would seem).
- Clearly, the design does not have enough "safe-guards" in it, and is dangerous to use without complete and total supervision (ie during all 3 hours of a charge !!!).
- Clearly, not a satisfactory solution for large-scale Lipo use.
- Purchased from HobbyCity, so we'll see what their warranty arrangements are like. Hmmm. Doubtful (but we'll see)
Glad
- Installed all the components on my circuit board this morning.
- This afternoon I added wires etc, and tested it.
- Worked perfectly, first time. Hooray !
- This is the device to isolate the battery, and do pre-charger before connecting (through Contactor) ... and to allow immediate and complete battery isolation if get off the seat, or press the "stop" button. See design here
- While at work today (slow day) I thoroughly researched and designed a "high power" fast charging system for the Lipo batteries (see Topic Here)
