Battery Charging Strategy

herbw · 02-23-2009, 10:59 PM

The reference manual for my i2 says the "batteries should last the equivalent of 600 to 1000 full charges." If, after riding a few miles, I still have 4 - 6 bars of charge remaining, should I plug in my Segway, or wait until the battery is closer to empty before recharging? In other words, if I don't expect to need a full charge for my next ride, should I still plug in my Segway after every ride?

C3RS · 02-24-2009, 06:30 PM

Personally, I plug my i2 all the time regardless of the remaining charge.
I have an electric timer which turned off at night and charge during the day.
So, the battery is discharged automatically as I leave all the time segway into the "alarm".

Thread: http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=20109

Mr_Laurenzano · 10-10-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by C3RS

Personally, I plug my i2 all the time regardless of the remaining charge.
I have an electric timer which turned off at night and charge during the day.
So, the battery is discharged automatically as I leave all the time segway into the "alarm".

Thread: http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=20109

What do you mean ITS' Dead?

Joushou · 10-10-2009, 06:43 PM

Li-Ion batteries doesn't really care that much... The only thing that doesn't like the small charges, are the battery-meter, which gets out of calibration if it never gets to see a "full cycle" (Which is full charge, and then full discharge). One cycle is enough to get it back into calibration, though, so when it seems to use more or less bars then usual, give it a cycle if you want it to be precise again.

What's good to remember, though, is that they don't like charging too much... Here's a good note on long-term charging.

But that's only something you want to look at, if you have the Segway plugged in more than 12 hours at a time... Which reminds me that i should get back into my project of Charging-control-circuit, handling how long it should have power... As mine tends to be plugged in for sometimes up to 2 days (Bad weekends, for example)...

Mr_Laurenzano · 10-10-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Laurenzano

What do you mean ITS' Dead?

But it has laid it's course, How do I fix it?

Mine has a charge management course that confirms DEAD
~What was it you said?
Antonio Robert Laurenzano

Mr_Laurenzano · 10-10-2009, 07:33 PM

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Joushou · 10-10-2009, 07:36 PM

$800 apiece...

Mr_Laurenzano · 10-10-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joushou

$800 apiece...

I will put that account

Mr_Laurenzano · 10-10-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Joushou

$800 apiece...

Included or shall I glide too?

Bob.Kerns · 10-10-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Laurenzano

I will put that account

Trading options now? A new career?

You speak more plainly than a broker.

02-23-2009, 10:59 PM	#1
herbw New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Posts: 8	Battery Charging Strategy The reference manual for my i2 says the "batteries should last the equivalent of 600 to 1000 full charges." If, after riding a few miles, I still have 4 - 6 bars of charge remaining, should I plug in my Segway, or wait until the battery is closer to empty before recharging? In other words, if I don't expect to need a full charge for my next ride, should I still plug in my Segway after every ride?

02-24-2009, 06:30 PM	#2
C3RS Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: France (in a small town) Posts: 275	Personally, I plug my i2 all the time regardless of the remaining charge. I have an electric timer which turned off at night and charge during the day. So, the battery is discharged automatically as I leave all the time segway into the "alarm". Thread: http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=20109 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Segway i2 (White) - 4500 kms - batteries dead after 1,5 years.

10-10-2009, 06:43 PM	#4
Joushou Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlottenlund, Denmark Posts: 749	Li-Ion batteries doesn't really care that much... The only thing that doesn't like the small charges, are the battery-meter, which gets out of calibration if it never gets to see a "full cycle" (Which is full charge, and then full discharge). One cycle is enough to get it back into calibration, though, so when it seems to use more or less bars then usual, give it a cycle if you want it to be precise again. What's good to remember, though, is that they don't like charging too much... Here's a good note on long-term charging. But that's only something you want to look at, if you have the Segway plugged in more than 12 hours at a time... Which reminds me that i should get back into my project of Charging-control-circuit, handling how long it should have power... As mine tends to be plugged in for sometimes up to 2 days (Bad weekends, for example)... __________________ The wise speak when they have something to say. Fools speak when they have to say something. *Reality has been scientifically proven impossible.*

10-10-2009, 07:33 PM	#6
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10-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#7
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