After stumbling upon footage from a GoPro strapped on a quadcopter, I got excited and started doing some research on quadcopters. It seemed like a really awesome hobby that would be a perfect fit for my interests. There's a wealth of information available online but it seemed spread out over many resources so I decided I'd document my build and try to get all the information in one place.
Read MoreLast week I decided to take the plunge into R/C quadcopters. With the help of a friend, I composed a fairly large list of parts to order from hobby stores. One of the initial components of R/C is power. How will it be supplied to your R/C craft? What types of batteries will you use? How are you going to charge these batteries? Instead of trying to get into R/C on a budget, I decided to spend a bit more than I wanted so I wouldn't have to upgrade to new and higher quality equipment later on. In doing so, I purchased a Turnigy Accucel-8 150 Watt 7 Amp Balancer/Charger. This specific charger needs to be supplied with 12 volts and it will do the rest; balancing and discharging the batteries to keep them in perfect condition. There are 12 volt power supplies available but I decided to go the DIY route, save a little money, and have a fun afternoon project.
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