Duratrax Ice Hobby Charger

[jimbo231]

I went to charge my batteries on my Duratrax Ice and seen that the single cell li-ion voltage setting is 3.6V not 3.7V. Also, my aw r123 cell is 750 mah and I can only change capacities by 100's, so either 700 or 800. Can I still use the charger? If so should I enter 700mah when charging the aw r123 and what will the setting being at 3.6V as opposed to 3.7V do? Edit: I noticed the li-po setting allow you to set the voltage to 3.7V. Should I use that setting?

 

[blackdragonx1186]

I have a Hyperion hobby charger that i typically use for my li-ion charging. As for the capacity, personally, id put it over, rather than under. The cell will tell the charger when it's done, usually. And yes, use the li-po setting, otherwise it will only charge to 4.10 volts I believe.

 

[jimbo231]

I used the 3.7V li po setting ans it seemed to work fine only the battery voltage was between 4.1V and 4.14v on all 3 batteries I charged. Even 18650s which I entered the proper capacity. Is this fine?

 

[blackdragonx1186]

At what rate where you charging them? Most of the time I charge at 500ma, unless I don't want to wait, and then i use 1.3A. Slower charging them will usually yield a higher ending voltage. Mine typically come off at around 4.18-4.20.