Charging the Battery

[jsummit]

I have a Panasonic Li-Ion 18650 3.7V 3400mAh PCB Protected Rechargeable Battery

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Pa...tery-P853.aspx

What is the recommended time for charging it?

[Jay-gon Jinn]

That will depend on the charger you're using, and how much current it ouputs.

[jsummit]

Using this one:

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/37...plug-P890.aspx

[darth_chasm]

The indicator should turn from red to green when fully charged. Usually a few hours for that battery.

[jsummit]

Cool, thanks. Yea, I had a mishap with it where the positive wire broke from its contact and I had to re-solder it. It probably lost it's charge in the process. Can that happen? I don't recall, but I may have also done a big "no-no" and cut both wires at the same time, thereby connecting the circuit briefly. If so, can the battery still be recharged or does the protection circuit shut it all down?

[darth_chasm]

Either of those instances sound like they have the potential to trip the protection circuit. Admittedly, I am much more adept at saber design and the mechanical process, so I am not certain.

What is your specific issue? Maybe someone more knowledgeable in the electronics aspect can help.