I am asking for a single device that can not only charge all common battery types, LiPo, LiHv, LiIon, LiFe, NiMh and NiCd. But also it can test them for capacity, health and faults automatically. Basically, you put any (rechargeable) battery insode and the device tells you if the battery is ok to use, what current and max capacity are, all while the battery gets charged.

If such a device does not exist, what would come closest?

  • Mac@mander.xyzEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I’m not aware of a combined health system and charging system. Although, as another commenter said, some RC chargers come close. But it also depends on the battery types you’re wanting to use.

    Why are you looking for this, though?

    • neidu3@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 month ago

      I have some chargers for my RC helicopters days. They’re awesome. They can charge almost any battery type (although it took ages to charge my 12V 200Ah AGM battery), and when it’s done it plays a small fanfare.

    • BarHocker@discuss.tchncs.deOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      I have quite a few old-ish batteries lying around, mostly LiPo 18650 and NiMh cells, and do not have a way to test them. Also my charger is not so capable. Therefore I was wondering if I could get a device with which I can test and charge any of them.