ML-102 charger

Batteries and Chargers Chargers
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Most laptops and PC's with usb 2.0 will only give out up to 500 ma (0.5 amp). 0.5 amp is good for 18650's but no good for 26650 IMO then once you buy the added adaptor the cost is way to high for a charger that will not fit protected 26650's. But you could use a iphone 4 or a ipad power supply as they give out 1 to 2 amp.

But wouldn't you be better off with some thing like this for 26650,s at 1.5 amp

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/8049

or this one for 18650 or 26650 at one amp, it should fit protected trustfire 26650's at lest.

TrustFire Dual Channel Li-ion Battery Charger For 26650/25500/26700/18650/16340 - TR006 (US Plug)

Manafont have confirmed it is 1 amp per bay.

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If you have a USB hub with an external power supply, you could use that. some of them are not limited at 500 mA.

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Hey,

I ordered this charger (and lovin it) from Hank but forgot to get the spacers to charge 14500, anyone know a free shipping drop seller that sells appropriate spacers? I’m guessing these aren’t suitable, thanks!

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If you buy something else of Hank (a product offers free shipping), you can write him an email or a PM to add the spacers and you will pay them with the rest of the order.

The magnets of Kaidomain will also work, but the size is 0,1cm. You need some more as ten for the charger.

Another option would be a thicker screw and you cut off the tip or you use some coins (I don’t know, if Australia has any copper coins?)

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Cheers mate,

Yeah we have copper coins here :slight_smile: probably too much work tho.
I was gonna order some stuff from Hank so will get him to drop those in aswell.

Thanks,

Alex

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Has anyone tried the ML-102 with a high current phone like the Galaxy S 3? How well does it work with such phones?

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Please enjoy your time here, wshyang!

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Thanks!

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When LED is green and under charger still glows red means it’s charged? Or does the red glow underneath have to turn off aswell? Batteries can be hotswapped in these chargers? Or do I have to disconnect usb charger everytime? thx :slight_smile:

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Both LEDs have to turn green. But if only the one on the inside is glowing red, the cell is charged to about 95%.

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Galaxy S3 needs only 1A, that’s not high current by today standards (2.1A is) :slight_smile: It works fine, but it’ll charge a little bit slower than from wall charger.

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Thanks for that info, I didn’t know that! :slight_smile:

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love this charger too, got a white one now, 2nd white one on the way. seems to provide proper charging, therefore its my fav portable charger…

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I have posted a review of this charger

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Sorry to bump up an old thread……………is this ML-102 suppose to be able to charge an iPhone 4S? I just receive this charger but it cannot charge my iPhone. When I plug in the cable from the charger (USB out) to my iPhone 4S, it glows bright blue and after ~5sec drops to a faint glowing blue. The iPhone did not display the charging logo. Have tried with different USB cable, can’t seem to work. I read that some charger needs a sense resistor on the ID pin to be able to charge an iPhone 4S, is that true?
It works fine charging up all my 18650 to ~4.214V though.

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Flame, I can tell you it charges my 4s fine. In fact it is doing that right now.

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Mine worked with my old iPhone 3GS, but I have not tested on my new iPhone 4 (don't own a 4S).

-Garry

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I’m not sure about the 4s but it did charge my 3g and it works fine with my new 5. Are you sure the battery is fully charged? Sounds like the voltage is lower than the required input.

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I'll add that I have tested mine on the 3G, 4, 4S, and 5.

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Ok. I think there’s something wrong with the charger. Wouldnt charge my MP3 & my wife’s Samsung phone too. I’ll try measuring whether there’s output with a multimeter later.