COTS Charger

[FRC418]

Is it permissible to use a COTS 7.2v NiCad charger if the COTS 7.2v NiCad battery being used does not have the same connector as the charger provided for the 7.2v battery included in the kit? The reason I ask is because the 7.2v NiCad batteries I purchased include a 4-hour 7.2v charger with an appropriate connector for the battery. If I must use the 7.2v charger in the KOP and only the 7.2v charger included in the KOP then I must create an adaptor for my 7.2v NiCad battery so that I may charge both adaptor types, but I assume we may purchase additional chargers in case we would like to have multiple batteries charging at once?

[GDC]

Under Rule <R56>, the 7.2v back-up battery must be charged with the charger provided in the 2007 Kit Of Parts, or via the primary battery and the IFI-defined charger circuit. No other charging options are permitted.

[GDC]

Please note: This answer has been superceded by this one. The use of alternate back-up battery chargers, including those supplied as KOP items in 2006, is permitted.

Please see Team Update #13 for more information.