When i charge my board i deplug the xt90 plug from the parallel adapter from the vesc [1].
Then i deplug the parallel adapter (blue filled plugs) [2]
After that i plug my dual charger in the two separate charging wires [3]
I am doing part [2] because i think it is not a good idea to have a connection (parallel adapter) between the two batteries. Am i right? Does it matter or do i am able to leave the parallel adapter plugged?
Maybe you have a better idea?
My goal is to create an easy solution for charging my board without the need to disconnect anything at all: just plug two charging cables into it and get ready for charging.
Well,
i have a dual output charger with 2x 400w output.
If i am in a hurry i can charge it (at 16A each battery) in half an hour. (Batteries max charge rate 16A).
Also i already soldered it like the diagramm but for my future plan i am looking to get a bms.
For now i just need to know if i can leave the parallel adapter plugged to the batteries?
How to charge in series? I have 2x6S in series and I need to charge it with 6S charger. I dont want to unscrew 4 screws every time… I can do ports in case and so on…
I usually charge my batteries on separate chargers if I run them in series. Usually it’s two 3s batteries to give me 6s. So, two 3s chargers. I leave the balance plugs on the outside of the enclosure. If you leave them in series and try to use the parallel adapter I listed above, I believe you would fry the adapter.
Love your diagram
I think this is what I’m going to try to do
One question, is there a reason I couldn’t combined the 2 charge leads into one (so there is only one XT-60 for charging) if I’m going to be charging in parallel?
Sorry for reviving the thread. I just have one question
With this wiring diagram, would you be able to make a custom connector that connects the batteries in parallel outside of the board, as well as connecting the balancing cables in parallel, to replace the two chargers with one 6S charger?
Just want to be sure
Could your diagram be used with one charger (parallel charging two batteries)?
I have an antispark switch between the VESC and the batteries. The potential problem I see with using one charger with this diagram is, the VESC (or in my case the anti spark switch) would be powered up by the charger while parallel charging the batteries. Or wont this be a problem because of the anti spark switch?