ISDT Q8 Max

Hello all,

I would say I am a noob when it comes to batteries but I have a Q8 Max charger.

Is there a way to put together a 8 bay charging system with this charger just by using the balance leads? I have never tried to use the charger without a discharge lead but I am betting it won’t work without that plugged in.

I am trying to create a charger that can charge my 18650s, nimh aas and balance my Milwaukee M18 battery packs. Those things are always WAY out of balance.

I had a VacCell S4 plus but blew the thing up by accidentally hitting it with 18v on the output when trying to balance the Milwaukee batteries.

You're going to love it here, cgi2099!

I use mine in several ways like you’re talking about — I have one four bay set up in parallel and I use just the first 2 wires of the balance lead

Then I have 6 four bay holders soldered together to make a 3S8P battery pack —- I use it mostly to storage charge 12 cells at a time ( i test and recycle a lot of cells )

When I get back home later this weekend I can send you some pics — Message me if you’re interested

PM sent, thank you so much!