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13/03/2010
ttgraffx (33%)
Jason
Is it possible to come up with a cable to charge 2 x 4S in series as a 8S ?
Thanks

1/02/2010
Allen (72%)
If I understand correctly, you plug the two balance connectors on your two 3S 2200mAh batteries into the yellow connector. You don't plug your battery's Dean's connectors into anything. Then you plug the Dean's connector on the device into your charger's Dean's connector and set the charger to 6S, 22.2V and 1C or 2.2A. Do I have that right?

Przemyslaw (63%)
Yes, but you need to remember that you need connect two batteries with same specification (V,Ah,C), and manufacturer.

alex (82%)
you bet

10/01/2010
SuicideNeil (59%)
We need a 2x2s version of this- would make life so much easier. Please make one HC!

27/12/2009
microhelijon (61%)
Great device.. HC please make more choices in the future, we need 4S x 2,5S x2 & 6S x2 adapter too..
What you guys think?

3/12/2009
yellowcolorado2 (63%)
I not sure if I have a defective charge plug, but here are my results and it doesnt work. I have a G.T. A6 charge and tried charging two 2200 mah 3S 25 C Flightmaxx Lipos * 2.2 amps. I chose the 6 cell charge which it recognizes but when it starts charging it doesnt display any voltage for Cell 1 and 2. Cell 3 is like 4.95, Cell 4 and 5 are 2.6, and Cell 6 4.95. I believe I have setup everything correctly and the batteries both charge normal by themselves, so I can only conclude that I hav a defective plug. Has anyone else had this issue? They are pretty cheap so I might give another one another shot. Thanks!

alex (82%)
I have two of these & all works well with my two G.T.A6 charger each cell reads proper individual V

alex (82%)
works will with my G.T.A6 all cell read appropriately

30/11/2009
mluyben (43%)
I ordered one just to see how it works and it does work.But wondering if connected the way is shown in the schematic that came with it, all the amps flow through the balancing wires?! Is this safe?It says 0.1-15A!

Andrew (72%)
This may help:
The two batteries are charged through the balance connectors only. The balance lead wires can easily handle the less-than-5.0 amps that the charger is capable of outputting. So you connect the Dean's Connector of the device to the Charge Output of the Charger and the JST-XT 6S connector to the Balance Port of the Charger. Then connect your Balance Leads from the Batteries to the device (GTPower Twins).

4/11/2009
OYAHHH (60%)
Rooster previously asked the question but did not get a answer that was understandable by someone unfamiliar with electricity's properties.Therefore I will ask again: "If you have two 3S 2200 mah batteries, using this device do you charge at 2.2 amps or do you charge at 4.4 amps?"Please, a simple 2.2 or 4.4 amp charge rate answer is all that is needed to clear things up.Thank you so very much for your valuable time.

Andrew (72%)
The way that this Twins device works is by fooling the charger into thinking it's charging a single 6s battery pack. 6s stands for 6 cells connected in SERIES. This is why your TWO 3s packs must be connected in SERIES and why you will charge at DOUBLE the Voltage (11.1 x 2) but the same amps (mAh rating of single battery / 100). Each cell in a 3s pack has the full mAh rating of the whole pack but they are connected in series which multiplies the Voltage (3 x 3.7V = 11.1V). So TWO 3s batteries wired in SERIES becomes the same as ONE 6s battery or (6 x 3.7V = 22.2V). In short you need to charge TWO 3s 2200 mAh batts at 2.2 amps (1C) and at 22.2 Volts.

Andrew (72%)
I made typo above. 1C = mAh rating divided by 1000 NOT 100.

alex (82%)
2.2 amps

5/09/2009
Propcutter (47%)
Has anyone had a problem using this adapter with the Accucell 6 charger. It's seems when I plug my battery into one of the connectors I get a "reverse polarity" message.

1/09/2009
Cliffman (72%)
Can this connector be used with an iChager 106B Plus?

31/08/2009
Arnav (78%)
can u use this for 2x2s? and where is the second deans connector?
tks

Morten (55%)
arnav this i for 2x3cell to charge in a 6cell port.

here is a picture iv made to show u how to make one for 2x2cell. (ps. the second dean is not there because u want all the cells in series, as if it was a 6cell.)(thats also on the pic i made.

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26/08/2009
GHSTRCN (48%)
Add another for a 2 x 2s plug!

10/08/2009
aylmer (72%)
foulty.Grumpy AlHi got one of these connetions from you , coupled it up right on my Turnigy Accucel-6 but on battery 3sc check its reading R:5s and on S:6s is this right or is the connetor

Raul (72%)
hi aylmer, i had the same problem with Turnigy Accucel-6 check its reading R:5s and on S:6s, as you solved?
Thanks for answer.

Mach1Mike (72%)
Same issue (R:5S S:6S) with a GT Power A6. Against my better judgement, hit "Confirmed", and carefully watched the cell voltages (Used the Balance Charge function) All SIX cells read back their individual voltages durning the charge so my assumption is that there is some quirk in the programming that id's the pack incorrectly. Because I have seen too many of the U-Toob vids of exploding batteries, you KNOW I did this outside in my LiPo bag :) Your mileage may vary.

17/07/2009
Intermag (63%)
There is only one Deans plug in the adapter? How do i connect it when each of my batteries need a Deans plug? I need to buy another adapter for that?

17/07/2009
Alex (48%)
Hi,
Need to charge two 5000maH Zippy 3s lipos with this lead *5A with Imax B6 charger. My question is: Can i safely pass 5a through the balancing leads of the batteries, or is it too much?

15/07/2009
JORGE (56%)
I think, something is not correct on the picture.There is a double 3cell balancer female connector(yellow shrink tube) in which you can plug the balancer connectors of the two batteries.There is a 6 cell balancer male connector which you can plug into the charger's balancer port.But I see only one female T-connector, which is connected to the male connector's of the charger. And the T-connectors off the batteries? When i use the I-MAX B6 i have to plug the balancer connector e the t-plug at the charger to begn charger procces!!! It will charges the 2 batt only plugging the balance plug at this device?

15/07/2009
JORGE (56%)
Use the Imax b6.
How do I connect the battery with this device?
For me I have to connect the plug off power and the balance plug at imax b6 and this device, to connect the battery, I just see the balancing plug.

14/07/2009
aylmer (72%)
Hi There dose the dean conector couple to the deans conector on the charger and how long dose it take to charge 2 3s batteries on my Turnigy Accucel-6 charger at 1.8 amps

11/07/2009
Trevor (75%)
Hobby King should have a twin pack charge lead 2x2s 4s. It would cut down on charge time for 24hr Slash races.

ian (78%)
and now with 1/8 brushless getting into the market lots use 2x2s hard packs as 4s hard packs are either way expensive or hard to get

11/07/2009
cr@att.biz (36%)
Why not have these adapters for balancing 2 x 2s at one time for jst-xh type of connectors? You sell an adapter board (CY- B6 plus balancer connector) for balancing 2x3s or 3x2s packs but it only accepts Polyquest, Hyperion, TP, and Flightpower connectors. Why not the jst-xh connectors for the batteries you sell? Or am I incorrect? Thank you.

23/06/2009
Jeff (72%)
I have the same ? as Neil above. Can I get one that will charge 2, 2s packs? I just ordered 2 for the 1/16 slash and would like to charge them at the same time.

18/06/2009
Uros (72%)
Heya i just ordered Twin pack charge lead (2 x 3S)6S + Turnigy Accucel-6 50W 5A Balancer/Charger, my question is, do i need anything else to connect those two ?? Do i need any extra cables or anything else ?

glennshanger (33%)
bought a few of these and they really work good it takes longer to charge two batterys though thank you hk

18/06/2009
rooster (70%)
From the previous post I noticed that you can charge two 3s batteries at 6s voltage right? So if I had two 3s 2200, then I set the charger to 2.2A or 4.4A?? If 2.2A then how this device save you time since you still have to charge the batteries for two hours?

If I can set two batteries as 6s and 4400maH then this device would be great at time saving. I don't see why you need this device.

LeszekJ (73%)
The answer is: serial connection.
2 x 3S, 2200 mAh = 6S, 2200 mAh. The same current (charge) flows through both batteries at any moment.

2/05/2009
Neil (75%)
can it somehow be used to charge two 2 cell lipos the same way as it is for three?

30/04/2009
Neil (75%)
sure great but i need one for 2x 2s do you have any?

ian (78%)
i do to is there one avalible?????

28/04/2009
Flyextreme (91%)
I only want to use this item for balancing, not charging. My charger will charge 2 packs at the same time. I just want my "balancer" to think there it's 6S. I do not charge through the balancing taps. Shouldn't this work?

21/04/2009
Dragevo (79%)
Only charge through balancing leads...

21/04/2009
samynou (82%)
I'm a little worried about this item, i just plug the connectors and a spark goes out of the connector and the battery smells something.
Si i immediately disconnect everything and i'm afraid to test it again, i don't want my batteries to burn !

Batman (80%)
If both 3s Lipos are equal, for example 2200mAh, with what is it possible to charge (both are 1C):
just 2,2 or is it possible to charge with 4,4???

Gerry (79%)
Do you need to use a Y connector from your batteries to make this charger think it is a 6 cell instead of 2- 3 cells? How does this work? on my Imax B5 you have to connect both connections from the battery to the charger.This connection only shows one power and ground? dont you need two? Please help out i am new at this lipo business!! I have the new Imax B6 coming, hopefully someone can help out a newbie! Thank you

Arnav (78%)
Hi

I am a beginner as well, And would like to know whether you can use this device to charge 6cell 7.2V NiMhs or can u only use this device to charge lipos?

Greatly appreciate a quick reply
Thanks

webber (98%)
That thing is for the lipos only.
My suggestion to avoid NiMH cells at all - we are in the 21 century! ))

pilot (83%)
I am a beginner having a question. Did I understand well that during charging 2 packs of 3S battery I need to plug the JST connectors to the twin but the T-connectors remain unplugged? Thanks,

webber (98%)
Yes, that is correct.

zaskarkid (67%)
So when will there be a 4s version of this?

alex (82%)
the manufactuer refers to one in the instuction pamphlet

TriBum (86%)
Am I correct in my understanding that both 3S batteries are being charged through their balance plugs and the Deans plug on the batteries remains unplugged?

Aerobat (59%)
Yes you are correct. The JST connector is rated up to 3 amps. You probably can get away with a bit more than that if you never plug/unplug the connectors while under power.

Mike K (68%)
Thanks man. I'll get one.

AndyXS (91%)
The Turnigy Accucel-6 works nice with the twin charge lead. Not a real surprise - the Turnigy is GT-Power / Bantam / IMax Clone..

The question has been answered above already anyway *-)

Aerobat (59%)
Yes, but be careful that you don't charge larger packs with dissimilar states of discharge. These chargers do not recognize when a single cell is being overcharged. They only look at overall pack voltage. (This is really a stupid implementation, but all of them except the iCharger works that way) Imagine you are charging a two 3S 5000mAh packs with the twins connector, one is fully discharged the other 50% discharged. These chargers balance circuit can only bleed 0.1 to maybe 0.3A Charging these packs at 1C (5Amps) is pouring the current in faster than the balance circuit can manage. This results in the 50% discharged pack being overcharged and the 100% discharged pack not full. The overall voltage of this 6S is 25.2V as it should be, but you probably just ruined one of your expensive batteries.

Mike K (68%)
Can I use this adaptor with the Turnigy Accucel-6?

webber (98%)
Yes you can for sure

SeaComms (78%)
14-9-2008
I need / am looking for one these to do 3 x 2S cells as one 6S pack - no one stocks them and HC dont sell the connectors on their own to make one up, I would need to buy 4 x $2.50 leads and chop off the bits I dont need.

Anyone (Hobby City) coming up with a suitable lead?
Cheers, Dave.

Such Is Life (44%)
I second that, 2 x 2S or 3x 2S would be on my shopping list.

Michael (72%)
"Example: Charge Wire lead goes from charger to the Adaptor NOT THE BATTERY. You hook up (2 x 3S) to the adaptor the balance ports that is. This now makes your 2 3 cells one six cell battery at 22.2 volts. However, total should be set at in this case 2250 and can be charged at 2.2 amps only."

I have followed this instruction, but receive error message stating, "Connection Break". Output of charger is connected to adapter, and batteries of identical manufacture and capacity are plugged into adapter, voltage is set to 22.2, and capacity to 2200. What am I missing?

George E (54%)
are one of your lead wires broken? Are you setting up the charger at 22.2 volt six cell? In my case charger has fast charge, reg and balance need to use balance charge. See if your charger may need to be set to balance mode. 09/12/2008

abdullah (72%)
i have 2 3s lipos wired in parallel can i use this to charge them at once?

Deryn (87%)
Yes, but it will charge them in series.

abdullah (72%)
hey,

i have s 3s lipos wired in parallel , can i charge them at once with this adapter

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