I purchased a RCR-V3 battery for a GPS device. I've been using it now for about a year with no problems performance isn't as good as alkalines but this is normal and well researched for this device. Charging has always been done through the GPS device via the USB cord.
The battery itself was cheaper, probably cheap Chinese made, but I didn't want anything good. I tore into the battery fairly soon so the original wrapping is long gone.
I do have a hopefully simple question about the charging. I realize charging from a USB is less than optimal. I would have the device indicate a full charge but I dont know how it decideds its a full charge. I have a Triton hobby charger to get a better charge but I dont know how the battery protection circuit works. While the cells are 3.7V each the protection limits the output to 3V. Can I charge it right through the protection circuit and if so what do I set the charger for 3.7, 7.4? Is it or how much better is charging the cells individually.
Lastly where can I buy the protection circuits? What are they even called? Whats specs are important? I've seen the circuits for sale but none in the proper size. With the circuit and a couple of reputable Li-ion batteries I'm hoping could make something decent.
Thanks for any advice.
The battery itself was cheaper, probably cheap Chinese made, but I didn't want anything good. I tore into the battery fairly soon so the original wrapping is long gone.
I do have a hopefully simple question about the charging. I realize charging from a USB is less than optimal. I would have the device indicate a full charge but I dont know how it decideds its a full charge. I have a Triton hobby charger to get a better charge but I dont know how the battery protection circuit works. While the cells are 3.7V each the protection limits the output to 3V. Can I charge it right through the protection circuit and if so what do I set the charger for 3.7, 7.4? Is it or how much better is charging the cells individually.
Lastly where can I buy the protection circuits? What are they even called? Whats specs are important? I've seen the circuits for sale but none in the proper size. With the circuit and a couple of reputable Li-ion batteries I'm hoping could make something decent.
Thanks for any advice.
