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Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« on: October 07, 2015, 07:49:00 am »
I have a Futaba Attack 2ER 40am, it takes 8 batteries 1.5v AA standard or rechargable, it has a charging socket on the side of the transmitter.


Is the socket to charge inserted 8x1.5v batteries or to use a different battery pack, if so what battery and charger set up would I need.

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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2015, 09:29:49 am »
The charger that you plug in recharges the batteries fitted.  Rechargeable cells are typically 1.2 volts each rather than 1.5.  Different chemistry.
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2015, 12:35:43 pm »
Top tip don't try to charge normal 1.5v batteries.... Only ones that are marked rechargeable
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2015, 12:50:18 pm »
Sorry they are 8 x 1.2v my mistake.
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2015, 01:00:47 pm »
in that case they should be fine


The only thing you may find is that the battery boxes can sometimes get a little iffy with connection issues etc. In my flying days it was recommended to swap them out for a battery pack.
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2015, 01:38:32 pm »
You also asked about a suitable charger. This one (Fusion NX83) runs from the AC mains and will charge your transmitter and a receiver battery at the same time - and it's less than a tenner. http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/rc-chargers.html
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2015, 10:55:21 pm »
I think I have the proper futaba one kicking around somewhere.


I'll have a look at the weekend and if its still there you are welcome to it
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2015, 06:15:10 am »
That's very kind of you.
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2015, 09:00:39 am »
If E2V can't find his then I'm certain I have a genuine Futaba one which goes unused these days. It's only about 70mA output but it's easy enough to calculate a charging time, and with that sort of current it would be very difficult to overcharge anything!
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2015, 07:59:16 pm »
Cheers DM
have sent you a pm.


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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2015, 11:37:42 pm »
Had a poke around and the one I have is a HiTec one and I'm not certain they are the same
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Re: Futaba Attack 2ER Charging Socket
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2015, 06:23:15 am »
Sorted now many thank's to DM
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