On Thursday 27 March 2008 05:53:48 pm Edward R. Breneiser wrote: > I plan to conduct some tests. I have a small solar panel that puts out > 50ma maximum. I'll connect it to my "pimped-out KX1" and see how it > charges the 11.8v Li-Poly Battery. More to come...
I wouldn't do it. I am an AMA member and receive Model Aviation monthly. I've read that Lithium Polymer batteries incorrectly charged can burst into flames. Some model flyers charge those batteries in a fireproof box or the domestic fireplace even with a proper charger. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 -- _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
