# USB LiIon/LiPoly charger - v1.2 (ADA259)

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**Created:** [26 March 2017 14:08 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-liion-lipoly-charger-v1-2-ada259/830 "2017-03-26T14:08:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![simon33377](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5ac83/32.png) [@simon33377](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/simon33377)\
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Can I use this to charge a 10,8V 6600mah battery? Thanks

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**Author:** ![Sam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/sam/32/99_2.png) [@Sam](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Sam)\
**Post date:** [26 March 2017 21:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-liion-lipoly-charger-v1-2-ada259/830/3 "2017-03-26T21:11:05Z")

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Hi Simon,

Unfortunately not. As mentioned on the product page: For charging single Lithium Ion/Lithium Polymer 3.7/4.2v batteries

For charging multi-cell batteries such as yours, you’ll need a dedicated balancing charger to ensure that those cells are charged safely.