W WessexWyvern Joined Apr 26, 2014 Messages 166 Reaction score 1 Jun 22, 2014 #1 Does anyone EXPERIENCED IN ELECTRONICS have any advice on the best way to clean battery contacts?
O Ozzyguy Joined Dec 6, 2013 Messages 811 Reaction score 1 Age 45 Location Townsville,Australia. Jun 22, 2014 #2 I spray contact cleaner onto a cotton tip and clean with that.
W WessexWyvern Joined Apr 26, 2014 Messages 166 Reaction score 1 Jun 23, 2014 #3 Would this be classed as the sort of markings expected, or be likely to cause problems ? Attachments DSC_3702.jpg 248.5 KB · Views: 561 DSC_3719.jpg 250 KB · Views: 610
T tarro Joined May 23, 2014 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Jun 23, 2014 #4 Of course!!! You have to clean it with cotton tip and contact cleaner. Spray the contact cleaner over the cotton tip, then use the tip to clean the contact of the battery. Don't forget to clean the contact of the phantom.
Of course!!! You have to clean it with cotton tip and contact cleaner. Spray the contact cleaner over the cotton tip, then use the tip to clean the contact of the battery. Don't forget to clean the contact of the phantom.
U un hombre Joined Sep 9, 2014 Messages 227 Reaction score 1 Age 42 Location Ireland - Poland Nov 10, 2014 #5 Would a pure, surgical spirit (95-99%) be a good contact cleaner?
N017RW Premium Pilot Joined May 2, 2014 Messages 8,959 Reaction score 3,256 Location Palm Beach Co.- FL Nov 10, 2014 #6 These are gold plated contacts. Sure they'll be wear do to the nature of the pins but there's no need for exotic cleaners. Alcohol is just fine.
These are gold plated contacts. Sure they'll be wear do to the nature of the pins but there's no need for exotic cleaners. Alcohol is just fine.
U un hombre Joined Sep 9, 2014 Messages 227 Reaction score 1 Age 42 Location Ireland - Poland Nov 10, 2014 #7 Actually, I am asking in reference to normal DJI Phantom batteries. Those are probably not gold so does it still hold, alcohol should be enough?
Actually, I am asking in reference to normal DJI Phantom batteries. Those are probably not gold so does it still hold, alcohol should be enough?
N017RW Premium Pilot Joined May 2, 2014 Messages 8,959 Reaction score 3,256 Location Palm Beach Co.- FL Nov 10, 2014 #8 Yes they are gold plated but the quality and hardness vary depending on cost, mfg. specs. and other considerations. Additionally the battery terminals on the battery are recessed and therefore extremely difficult to access. Suit yourself and choose what you feel comfortable with. For me alcohol and a q-tip is all I've ever used.
Yes they are gold plated but the quality and hardness vary depending on cost, mfg. specs. and other considerations. Additionally the battery terminals on the battery are recessed and therefore extremely difficult to access. Suit yourself and choose what you feel comfortable with. For me alcohol and a q-tip is all I've ever used.
SteveMann Joined Aug 27, 2014 Messages 1,993 Reaction score 676 Location Westford, MA Nov 10, 2014 #9 N017RW said: Alcohol is just fine. Click to expand... Alcohol will soften the plastic over time and possibly make a loose connection.
N017RW said: Alcohol is just fine. Click to expand... Alcohol will soften the plastic over time and possibly make a loose connection.