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Default 4 way charger leads

I've got one of the "Powerpal" type of 4 way chargers, which I currently use with a Trakpower V-balancer to balance charge my saddle lipos.

Was wondering what leads I'd need to do away with the V-balancers as there's provision with the charger to have another lead to plug in alongside the main +ve and -ve leads to the lipo.

All my saddle lipos use the 4mm tube connectors and 2mm balance port.

Can add pics of the side of the charger if that helps?

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The Ansmann 4 way charger has + and - 4mm power connections and JST balance sockets.

You will probably need something like this
http://www.futureworldmodels.com/aca...fo_VR1006.html
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http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/prod...wer-etc-p-3620

If you are using saddles, I believe you could charge 2 sets of saddles on a 4 way charger without using a balancer anyway. Charge each cell (half of the saddle pack) separately on each port. Just make sure you have the charger set to 3.7v/1s lipo not 7.4v/2s!!
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Don't want to mess about charging saddles individually, just want to look at an alternative to the V-balancer.

The leads you've posted links to aren't suitable - or should I say where it plugs into the charger isn't suitable.

Attached are photos of the charger and the "business end" where the leads plug in. I just want to do away with having to use the V-balancers and use the inbuilt balancing sockets instead. Will be much easier when both my daughters are racing too and they can just plug their own trucks in to charge.
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You possibly need something like this then as well

http://www.rcaccessory.com/evpxh6s.aspx

Looking at some of the places selling that particular charger, it looks like it should have come with one.

I've used this company before with no problems and they seem to have a variety of things. Something might be suitable:

http://robotbirds.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=9_187_276
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Did come with one but no idea where it went. How do i convert that 7 pin plug and +ve and -ve sockets to 2 x 4mm plugs and a 2mm balance plug I guess is what i want to achieve. Want to keep it as simple as possible without a myriad of wires plugs and sockets. Not just for the kids but me as well!
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Yep, (as stated)

Best solution is to plug a balance board into the connection on the side of the charger. Then plug the battery into the balance board.

You need something like this:



Link: http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml...tId=0000000032

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