Charging an MP7A1 battery on an imax B6AC

[_K4MF_]

Hiya!

Is it possible, or has anyone had any joy charging a 7.2v AEP battery, using chargers like the Imax B6AC (as below)? Trying to find a charger for the AEP batteries that looks a bit less dodgy than the ones from America, and I have the B6AC for my other batteries, I can only assume there's a way to do it. Advice appreciated, cheers!

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https://www.zerooneairsoft.com/products/Tokyo-Marui-Charging-Adaptor-for-AEP-Battery

I think I just answered my own question...

 

[EDcase]

Or if you have one of those variable power supplies which come with various plugs and you can solder then make your own...

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[_K4MF_]

Or if you have one of those variable power supplies which come with various plugs and you can solder then make your own...

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This looks like I'd blow my arm off if I switched the plug on.... Not sure I can be trusted. 

 

[EDcase]

?

You just have to get the polarity right but up to you.

 

[Impulse]

Out of stock, but...

https://www.socomtactical.net/jg-aep-battery-charger-adapter/

https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/ipower-charger-adapter-for-lipo-aep-batteries

I have the top one and also a version of the lower one that a friend sorted for me. Works great.

 

[Sewdhull]

use the croc clips touching the contacts and an elastic band to hold it on, a hair band works too.

 

[Rogerborg]

use the croc clips touching the contacts and an elastic band to hold it on, a hair band works too.

I like to get some small magnets into the mix too.

 

[Sewdhull]

I dunno that the contacts are magnetic, but if they are, that's a good shout

 

[Pseudotectonic]

@EDcase just an observation, that solder joint in the picture is a cold joint and might break or overheat (due to poor conductivity)

And yes you can charge an AEP 7.2 V battery, just charge it with NiMH settings (or whatever chemistry it is)

 

[_K4MF_]

@EDcase just an observation, that solder joint in the picture is a cold joint and might break or overheat (due to poor conductivity)

And yes you can charge an AEP 7.2 V battery, just charge it with NiMH settings (or whatever chemistry it is)

Thank you 

 

[Rogerborg]

I dunno that the contacts are magnetic, but if they are, that's a good shout

They're not, I use small (e.g. 5mmx2.5m) neodymium magnets to stick contacts together.

 

[EDcase]

@EDcase just an observation, that solder joint in the picture is a cold joint and might break or overheat (due to poor conductivity)

I know it looks like that thanks but its fine on the other side.