MyChron Battery Care & Charging Guide

AiM MyChron Battery Care & Charging Guide

This guide explains how to care for, charge, and maintain the battery in your AiM MyChron 5 or MyChron 6. Proper battery care ensures long life, reliable performance, and trouble-free race weekends across New Zealand and Australia.

1. MyChron battery types

  • MyChron 5 — internal lithium battery
  • MyChron 6 — upgraded high-capacity lithium battery

The MyChron 6 battery lasts significantly longer due to improved power efficiency.

2. Charging your MyChron

  • Use the official AiM charger
  • Connect via the charging port (MyChron 5) or USB-C (MyChron 6)
  • Charge until the battery indicator shows full

Charging times

  • MyChron 5: 3–4 hours
  • MyChron 6: 2–3 hours (faster charging)

3. Battery life expectations

Model Typical Runtime
MyChron 5 8–12 hours
MyChron 6 12–18 hours

4. Tips to extend battery life

  • Lower screen brightness
  • Turn off Wi-Fi when not needed
  • Disable unused sensors
  • Keep firmware updated
  • Avoid storing the unit fully discharged

5. Long-term storage

  • Charge to 50–70% before storage
  • Store in a cool, dry place
  • Recharge every 2–3 months

6. Battery health indicators

Signs your battery may need replacement:

  • Rapid discharge
  • Unit shuts off unexpectedly
  • Battery does not reach full charge
  • Battery drains while powered off

7. Troubleshooting

Issue Cause Fix
MyChron won't turn on Battery fully discharged Charge for at least 30 minutes
Battery drains quickly High brightness or Wi-Fi on Reduce brightness, disable Wi-Fi
Charging is slow Low-power USB source Use official charger or high-power USB
Battery not charging Damaged cable or port Try another cable or inspect port

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