Decado
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Australia
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Greetings all
As already stated this is an old thread but as it still seems to have some currency I’ll share my experience.
I added a smart controller to my equipment today ( July 31 2020). I have not yet flown with it but have switched it on and registered et al. What I did notice immediately was that it was charging slowly. I unplugged and re inserted the cable several times for the same result, pushed it home firmly and still no change. I unplugged and plugged it in faster than usual and bingo, fast charge. I generally treat my gear very gently right down to how I plug in charging cables but after a little experimentation what I have found is this.
If I plug the cable in slowly in my usual cautious manner it charges slowly, if I plug in quickly it fast charges. Strange but 100% reproducible every time over about 20 attempts each way. I stress, it has nothing to do with how hard you plug it in, just how quickly.
Perhaps it may be related to inrush current levels with the connector pins partially engaged while slowly plugging in and the auto negotiation being some how a little over zealous but that’s just a guess, I’ve been a qualified telecommunications technician for 40 years for perspective, I have half a clue at least so it’s an educated guess lol.
Once again, brand new charger, never flown with and only unboxed a few hours but that’s what I’ve noticed for what it’s worth. As other’s have observed, charging behaviour may be different after a few cycles. I’ll be keeping an eye on it.
Regards
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