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Post by scarface26 on Aug 5, 2009 15:31:53 GMT -6
I don't know much about voltage testers, but would like to get one that would be suitable for RC batteries and doesn't cost much. It needs to be simple. I can get shocked putting new batteries in a flashlight. Anyone have a suggestion where I could find one?  |
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Post by nunyabizniss34 on Aug 5, 2009 16:27:04 GMT -6
I bought mine on fleabay, couple bucks shipped. But there are a few online hobby stores that sell them, and they are generally cheap
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Post by 19000rpm on Aug 5, 2009 16:31:56 GMT -6
Radio Shak has a nice DC voltage, ohm and amp pocket size meter, Cat # 22-810. Csts about $19 plus the battery. Perfect for checking your batteries and almost 100% electrocution proof. ;D
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Post by r/c basher on Aug 6, 2009 9:46:11 GMT -6
I have a cheap battery tester from Harbor Freight that I bought for like $2.
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Post by McKrackin on Aug 6, 2009 15:35:07 GMT -6
Mine is a Craftsman that works down to two decimal points in voltage.
It is a full range tester that I have about $30 in.
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Post by akphill on Aug 6, 2009 18:14:27 GMT -6
what I'm looking at is a voltage monitor that most hobby shops have and they are all over ebay for cheap you just plug your bat into them and they digitally read the voltage i believe they can even go fly with your heli and you can read voltage as you fly just a thought
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Post by BTCat on Aug 6, 2009 20:56:46 GMT -6
what I'm looking at is a voltage monitor that most hobby shops have and they are all over ebay for cheap you just plug your bat into them and they digitally read the voltage i believe they can even go fly with your heli and you can read voltage as you fly just a thought I have one of these. It does both voltage and amps. The accuracy is suspect, though. Mine reads about 0.2 volts high. Not enough to worry about, but it will make to take a second look when you have a fresh battery showing 12.8 volts . It is very convenient and I keep it in my pocket when I fly to help keep up with things. I think I picked mine up from Hobby City, but AK is right. They are all over Ebay. I'll try to post a link later. The multimeter will be your best bet for accuracy, even the Radio Shack or Craftsman Cheapy. Just be careful not to arch when you put your leads on the battery connector. I made a Deans adapter for my multimeter. I can just plug it into the banana plugs and into the Deans without worrying about a slip of the hand causing smoke. |
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Post by 19000rpm on Aug 7, 2009 6:45:30 GMT -6
The Radio Shak multimeter also reads down to two decimal points.
That's a nice mod BT did with the deans plug, but if you're reading across the charging plug for individual cell voltage you need the pointed probes to do it. So, I guess you could add another deans on the leads to the pointed probes for that. ;D
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Post by rtfheli on Aug 7, 2009 9:54:56 GMT -6
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Post by BTCat on Aug 7, 2009 15:28:51 GMT -6
I like those, RTF. A lot of people use them. BUT I bought one from Ebay or Hobby City and it fried the first week. Everything was hooked up correctly |
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