[chbot] 18650 capacity measurements

[Volker Kuhlmann]

On Wed 26 Oct 2016 12:27:47 NZDT +1300, Geoff wrote:

> You could always use a hobby-level LiPo charger. You'd have to rig up an
> adapter to fit the 18650, but my charger (A Hobbyking "eco 6") tells you
> the number of milliamps it's put into the cell.

I don't mind rigging. That model is N/A.

> A common charger available
> all through china is the "IMAX B6" clone family.

That's a good tip, thanks.

Don't bother with the clones though:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746574

Support from Skyrc seems pretty good, I'd get an original
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__58285__IMAX_B6AC_V2_Professional_Balance_Charger_Discharger.html
for a minimal difference of what NZ$20?

The are minis too, but hobbyking only has clones of those.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SKYRC-iMAX-B6-Mini-Professional-Lipo-battery-Balance-Charger-Discharger-/221543814068

And for something really decent, like La Crosse BC-900 but also for
lithium
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__102987__SkyRC_MC3000_Charger_US_Plug_.html
Proper manual and firmware update available.
http://www.skyrc.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=219
Comes with a price tag, ouch, but could almost be reasonable...

Volker

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