Futaba T8FG Charging

[IanP]

 I have a T8FG Tx.

The manual makes a point of saying that it must only be charged with the supplied charger.

I have always charged my other Futaba Tx's with my field charger.

Does anyone know of a reason why I shouldnt do this with the T8FG.

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Hi Ian

 

The 8 FG is my main TX these days and I rarely use the charger supplied. I tend to fast charge NiMHs (the way I believe they're happiest being treated) and simply take off the batt cover and connect up the charger to the 1700mAh NiMH. Occasionally I'll cycle the pack too.

[IanP]

Hi David,

 

This is what I thought.

Is there a problem charging the batteries in the transmitter?

I only charge at maximum of 500ma.

 

 

 

 

[David Ashby - Moderator]

In some cases not Ian but I direct charge -

 

1. Because I don't have a plug lead I can hook up to my LCD screen chargers (although I'm sure I could get one so perhaps I'm lazy)

2. I'm not sure what 'protection' circuits are built in to the Tx so I charge direct just bypass these.

 

Like me you've probably noticed how little is taken out of a TX when you re-charge after a flying session, especially dedicated 2.4GHz Tx's so I prefer not to leave them on charge overnight like in the good old days

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[Ultymate]

I have the Futaba 10C and fast charge regularly through the usual socket on the side of the transmitter no problems to date 

[Barrie Dav 2]

David, at what rate do you charge your NiMHs?  My Futaba T7C 2.4GHz  TX was supplied with a 9.6v 2300 NiMH battery.  I usually use the supplied wall charger but a faster charge might be useful.

Edited By Barrie Dav 2 on 06/12/2010 08:50:29

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Just 1C Barrie so 2.3amps in your case. 

[Barrie Dav 2]

Thank you David.

B.