Futaba battery charging question

FRS · May 24, 2014

I have never charged my batteries for my Futaba and am pretty confused how to do so. The charger has so many settings and I don't want to mess up these batteries. This is what it came with.

Can anyone tell me if I have this plugged into the battery correct? Do I need to use any additional cords? It came with quite a bit of stuff.. Also if you do know about this charger can you help me with the correct settings it needs to be on.

Gator113 · May 24, 2014

Might this help? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAXCYWjEK_8#t=194

WARNING: I am a rookie. I don't know what I am talking about and anything I post should be taken with a grain of salt, for now.

Good luck,

Dan

Cr8tive_leo · May 24, 2014

Why not use the Futaba battery and the Futaba charger?

You need to Balance charge that battery, right now the balanced plug is not plugged into anything, you should have gotten a flat board with a few molex connectors at different sizes(pins) *** there is a manual***

FRS · May 25, 2014

Creative Leo,

I have all that which was pictured in the image you posted. I do not have ANY instructional manual that shows me how to "balance" this charge. I am SO glad I haven't proceeded with any charging of the futaba.. Please help me with instructions on this charge. I can send you an image of everything I have but its the same as the image you provided. Thank you so much for the insight.

FRS · May 25, 2014

I just watched the first minute of the video you posted and I think that will be very helpful. If I have any more questions after I watch the video I will definitely post them. Thank you so much for this information.

FRS · May 25, 2014

After seeing the video it looks like they show two different batt charges. I will be completely honest, I've had a bit to drink tonight, and shouldn't be learning to charge batts tonight lol. With the picture I provided can you give me instructions on which charge I would need? I understand I will need that balance board on every charge I do. Any advice would be extremely helpful.. I know nothing about these electronics lol. HELP ME!

Gator113 · May 25, 2014

FRS said:
I just watched the first minute of the video you posted and I think that will be very helpful. If I have any more questions after I watch the video I will definitely post them. Thank you so much for this information.

Good morning FRS.

I am glad that the video was at least some use to you. Would you please post a pic of the front of your Futaba. With a bit more information, I'll try to find an online manual for your specific devices.

Cheers,

Dan

Update:

I couldn't find an online manual, but that video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAXCYWjEK_8 ) should be enough. If in doubt, I would wait and call DSLRPros.

Kelso Kubat · May 25, 2014

set up your futaba TX battery like this
2.2a - 7.4v - 2s
make sure you have LiPo battery selected in the settings...
press and hold enter for 2 secs to start..
it will ask you to confirm your settings. press yes if they match....
DONE
should take about 90 minutes

in your photo you are missing the TP/FP adaptor. the rainbow looking one with the different connectors on the end. that is your main lead.
and if you STIll can't figure it out. Call DSLRPros..... :shock: