Is it possible to charge an 3s (3-cell wired in series) lipo battery with a balanced charger (and using the balanced charger port of the battery ofc) and connect a load to the discharge port of the battery at the same time?
For example using:
Charger: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7637__Turnigy_12v_2_3S_Basic_Balance_Charger.html
Battery: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__92447__Turnigy_700mAh_3S_30C_Lipo_Pack_XT30_.html
My concern is that the charging is done by wiring the cells in a semi parallel way (all ground are tied together and each positive are going to the charger) and drawing is by connecting the cells in series - wouldn't it short circuit the battery?