Charger for use with our 12V Slim Battery. The charger is wired with an XT30 fmale connector and a standard, grounded US power plug.

*Do not plug the Battery Charger directly into a Control Hub or an Expansion Hub, this will damage the Hub and void the warranty.

Best Practices

All rechargeable batteries have a finite lifespan. Factors that affect lifespan include the number of discharge/charge cycles and the average loading of the battery. The following best practices can help maximize the lifespan of your battery:

Charge rate

Minimum: 1.5A
Maximum: 3.0A
Recommended: 1.8A or 2.0A

Do not overcharge

Disconnect the battery from the charger once it indicates a full charge.
Typical charge time does not exceed 2 hours.
Do not charge a battery that hasn't been discharged significantly.

For example, running the robot under minimal load for a few minutes will not significantly discharge the battery.

Minimum no-load voltage: 9.0V

Discharging the battery past 9.0V can reduce the lifespan of the battery and can permanently damage the cells.
Periodic dips below 9.0V when under load is expected and OK.

For example, don't forget to unplug your battery after you are finished running the robot and don't run your robot until it completely stops responding!