Can I use LiPo charger for NiMH?

Can I use LiPo charger for NiMH?

WIDE BATTERY TYPE COMPATIBILITY – Have one charger for all of your battery packs. Compatible with: NiMH, NiCd, Li-ion, LiFePO4, SLA. The charger has fast and storage charging with a Li-ion/LiPO balancer.

How does a LiPo smart charger work?

The goal of a lipo charger is to charge a lipo to a specified voltage. That voltage is based on the number of cells multiplied by 4.2V. The charger goes about this by adjusting the output voltage in order to make current flow to the lipo.

How do you use a LiPo balance charger?

To balance charge your LiPo battery:

1. Connect the power connectors to the balance charger’s power slots.
2. Connect the clamps of the power connectors to your battery.
3. Insert the balance connector of your battery to the designated slot in the balance charger.
4. Turn on the balance charger and go to the Balance Charge setting.

Can you charge a LiPo battery with a normal charger?

Most LiPo battery chargers are able to charge many different battery types. This is a cool feature, but if you use it, make 100% sure you never charge your LiPo battery with the charger in a non-LiPo mode. This is the surest way to cause failure and a fire.

Can I charge a LiPo battery with a trickle charger?

Never “trickle” charge a LiPo battery. Never discharge a LiPo battery below 3.0v per cell. Ideally you never want to go below 3.2v per cell to maintain a healthy battery. 2.9v per cell and lower is causing permanent damage.

When should I stop charging my LiPo?

Over-charging above 4.2V could be dangerous and eventually cause fire. However it’s advisable to stop discharging when it reaches 3.5V for battery health reasons. For example for a 3S Lipo, the max voltage is 12.6V, and you should land when the voltage reaches 10.5V (at 3.5V per cell).

How long can you leave a LiPo battery fully charged?

2-3 days
Never leave your LiPo batteries sitting around on a full charge for more than 2-3 days. If by the 3rd day you realize you are not going to use your battery today, you need to discharge your battery down to 3.6v-3.8v per cell for safe storage until you are ready to use the battery again.

How often should I balance charge LiPo batteries?

If you run your car every day or several times a week, then it might be better to balance your packs more regularly. But if you only run them on the weekends or when you are racing once a week, then I think balancing once a month should be good enough.

Can you use a Lipo for a car battery?

June 5, 2021 Jessika Farrar 64 Tips, LiPo batteries are generally safer and more environmentally friendly than other R/C batteries like NiCd and NiMH. LiPo batteries have become the most common high performance R/C battery and are used in R/C cars, boats, planes, helis, multirotors and more.