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Useful information about model-making chargers and dischargers
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What was model construction chargers and discharging
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Which chargers and dischargers are available for model construction?
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What do you have to pay attention to when purchasing model-making chargers?
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Different batteries and chargers
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The right care for rechargeable batteries
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FAQs: The most common questions about model-making chargers and dischargers
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Conclusion: How to buy the suitable model construction charger or discharger
What was model construction chargers and discharging
Model construction chargers and dischargers are necessary for charging and discharging different batteries. They supply the battery with charging current and refill the available capacities. These chargers are also available as multi-functional devices, which can charge many different battery types and several cells at the same time. Special quick chargers are also available, which achieve a high charging speed with a particularly strong charging current.
Which chargers and dischargers are available for model construction?
Scale model discharger
Special discharging devices are available for the easy and quick discharge of rechargeable batteries. They ensure a complete discharge of the batteries and thus prevent the so-called memory effect and thus extend the service life.
Model making charger
Classic model construction chargers offer a very variable equipment. From the simple plug for the connection to the socket and the desired battery, to the charging station for several cells of different types, these devices can be used for many areas in the hobby. These devices are also popular in the electronics sector.
Model making multi-functional charger
For professional users, but also as an all-round device in the hobby area, model-making multifunction devices are a good choice due to their charging and discharging function, numerous connection options and programs (depending on the model). With an integrated BID system, some models can actively detect the type of battery and adjust the charging and discharging process accordingly.
What do you have to pay attention to when purchasing model-making chargers?
The right equipment
- BID system (battery identification system)
- Different charging programmes
- Display of charged and discharged capacity or charging voltage
- Number of charging channels
- Interfaces: USB
- Delta-Peak charge termination
- Number and type of battery types supported
- Compact size for mobile use
- LCD display, touch screen
- 12 V, 230 V insert
The suitable model-making charger, discharger for the application area
- Charger, discharger or multifunction device
- Suitable for the required rechargeable battery: LiPo, lead-acid, Li-ion, NiMH etc.
- Max. charging current
- Suitable for a sufficient number of cells of the desired type
- Matching plug systems: Banana plug, glow plug plug plug, Tamiya socket etc.
- Suitable for desired charging capacities
Practical advice
Selecting the right charger for the rechargeable battery not only contributes to the long life of the rechargeable battery, but is also safety-relevant. Some batteries are very sensitive to incorrect charging and may develop high temperatures, leak or even catch fire.
Different batteries and chargers
A look at the rechargeable battery is relevant not only for smartphones, but also for model making. The different battery technologies behave very individually during the charging process and require a charger or discharge device that can charge the battery according to its chemical and physical processes. This leaves out the dreaded "memory effect", which lets the batteries with higher age lose more and more capacity (older NiMH batteries). Modern battery technologies and chargers can now almost prevent these effects. However, the differences between lead-based battery technologies and Li-based batteries are quite large. Therefore, you should always make sure that the model construction charger or discharger is also suitable for the corresponding battery type.
The right care for rechargeable batteries
It is not only worth looking at the type of battery to select the appropriate charger or discharger. Some batteries must be completely discharged before each new charging process in order to fill the full capacity, while other models should never be completely emptied (e.g. Li-Ion). It is usually easy to find out which charging process is recommended for the required battery. Modern chargers use the BID system, which detects the type of battery and its charging behavior and adjusts the charging process accordingly. This makes handling easier.
FAQs: The most common questions about model-making chargers and dischargers
How long does the charging process take with a model making charger?
Basically, the duration of the charging process depends on the type of battery, the capacity and the charging current of the model-making charger. The battery manufacturers inform you about the expected charging times. These can be influenced by numerous factors and should therefore be calculated more generously.
Which charger is required for model airplanes or racing cars?
The selection of the charger depends on the type and the number of rechargeable batteries required. Chargers are available that cover the most common types of rechargeable batteries.
What power supply is required?
Model construction chargers require a suitable power supply from the socket. However, many chargers are also suitable for use with 12 V cigarette lighter sockets in cars.
Conclusion: How to buy the suitable model construction charger or discharger
Before purchasing a model-making charger or discharger, it should be clear which batteries are to be charged and whether a particularly fast charging process is important. Among other things, the maximum charging current determines which batteries and how many batteries of the desired model and the required capacity can be charged with the charger. If you want to charge several rechargeable batteries or a particularly large rechargeable battery for your hobby, you should pay attention to a correspondingly powerful model-making charger. If the battery requires a complete discharge before the next charge, a discharge device or a multifunction device should also be planned. For professional users, there are also numerous other equipment options available. These include memory that allows an evaluation of the charging processes and programmable or selectable charging programs.