charging

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    Best charging practices

    I have a Solo with 6 batteries; I use the UAS about twice a month, as part of my video production business. Because there is a fair amount of time between charges, the batteries are usually about 3/4 full when it's time to prep for a shoot the night before. Am I shortening the life of these...
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    Madhacker 3DR Solo Battery Charging Adaptor and Diagnostics Tool

    Some others have mentioned this tool on the Solo forum (can't find the thread right now), but I wanted to give you my initial impressions. The tool can be found here: 3DR Solo Battery charging adapter and diagnostics tool. – Madhacker.org I believe in addition to the $45 price, the seller...
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    power pack blew: need quick, temp fix?

    Hi there. My charging power pack blew this evening and I won't manage to get a new one for a few days, but I need the batteries charged for a job I'm starting tomorrow. Are there any short term fixes that you could suggest to get the batteries charged? i.e wiring it to another power pack etc...
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    Molex connectors

    Hey guys, does anyone know how to get molex connectors used on the batteries and chargers of the Solo?? Distributor of Molex connectors doesn't even have it in stock. Any ideas? Has anyone taken it apart and taken photo of it? I'm thinking of induction charging the Solo with this. Hope to hear...
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    Strange Battery Behavior

    I had two fully charged batteries this morning. After exhausting the first, I put in the second. It immediately went down to one flashing light and less than 10% charge. I took the battery out of the copter but it continues to flash the one LED light. Pushing the the battery button does...