Bebop 2 Balance Charging Lead

How to make a Balance charging lead for the Bebop 2 (B2)

For some time now it has been seen that the original battery charger supplied with the B2, although adequate to begin with, in a short time becomes less effective in maintaining the battery in proper balance.

This video shows how to make a Lipo Balance Charging lead for the Parrot B2 quadcopter which connects directly to a proper Lipo balance charger for reliable charging and monitoring of the B2 battery.

After all, the condition of the battery is paramount to the safe operation of this fantastic quadcopter or any flying device that can potentially cause damage to people and property.

So if you would like to make one and have some basic soldering skills, here are the parts you will need:

The list refers to UK links but I am sure you will be able to source these items in your country.

Parts List

FX-30 connector: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-hea...
Hirose FX30B Series, 3.81mm Pitch 4 Way 1 Row Shrouded Straight PCB Header, Solder Termination
Mfr. part no.: FX30B-4P-3.81DSA20

Molex Case: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-con...
Molex MINI-FIT JR. Series 4.2mm Pitch 4 Way 1 Row Male Straight Crimp Connector Housing 5559
Mfr. part no.: 39-01-4046

3S Lipo balance extension lead JST-XH: eBay

XT-60 connector: eBay

16 awg gauge silicone wire: eBay

40mm diameter 2 to1 Heat shrink tubing: eBay

Voice narration, text to speech: ttsreader.com English, UK, Daniel

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