Li-ion Charger

Make & Model HR-168AA
Status Operational (Slot 1 only) as of 2026/07/05
Training Optional (but read the Safety section)
Hackable NO
Usage Restrictions Anyone
Owner VHS
Loan Status Owned
Arrival Date Unknown
Location Electronics Bench
Value $

Safety

Li-ion batteries can overheat and cause severe fires which are difficult to extinguish. Use the charger only while under supervision. Check the temperature of the batteries periodically, if they are too hot to touch, stop charging immediately. In case of fire, there is a bucket of vermiculite (label “for spicy pillows”) into which batteries can be thrown.

Specifications

Fits 18650 type battery cells.

Output: DC4.2V 1A*2

Note As of 2026/07/05 the Slot 2 does not appear to work, or is very flaky. Slot 1 is confirmed to work.

Maintenance Log

Any maintenance, repairs, relocations, changes, etc to the tool should be logged below with a note, date and who!

Note Date Who
Wiki entry created July 5, 2026 eigma
wiki/tools/li-ion_charger.txt · Last modified: 2026/07/06 09:49

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