NEW TO ELECTRIC, HELP
08-02-2009, 12:24 PM
#31
On my Hyperion chargers, it doesn't take any longer to balance charge than it does to just charge. I balance charge everytime and with the zippy lipos, you'd be wise to plan on doing the same.
Lipo manufactureres tell you what charge rate their lipos are recommended for, 1C, 2C, 5C etc (C - mah/1000, so 1C charge for 5000mah is 5000/1000 = 5amps). The newer more expensive lipos are either 2C or 5C rated. You'll need a lot more than 50watts of charger output power to take advantage of the higher charge rates and resulting shorter charge times.
I think zippys are all pretty much 1C rated lipos.
Lipo manufactureres tell you what charge rate their lipos are recommended for, 1C, 2C, 5C etc (C - mah/1000, so 1C charge for 5000mah is 5000/1000 = 5amps). The newer more expensive lipos are either 2C or 5C rated. You'll need a lot more than 50watts of charger output power to take advantage of the higher charge rates and resulting shorter charge times.
I think zippys are all pretty much 1C rated lipos.
08-02-2009, 12:52 PM
#32
Originally Posted by Duster_360
On my Hyperion chargers, it doesn't take any longer to balance charge than it does to just charge. I balance charge everytime and with the zippy lipos, you'd be wise to plan on doing the same.
Lipo manufactureres tell you what charge rate their lipos are recommended for, 1C, 2C, 5C etc (C - mah/1000, so 1C charge for 5000mah is 5000/1000 = 5amps). The newer more expensive lipos are either 2C or 5C rated. You'll need a lot more than 50watts of charger output power to take advantage of the higher charge rates and resulting shorter charge times.
I think zippys are all pretty much 1C rated lipos.
Lipo manufactureres tell you what charge rate their lipos are recommended for, 1C, 2C, 5C etc (C - mah/1000, so 1C charge for 5000mah is 5000/1000 = 5amps). The newer more expensive lipos are either 2C or 5C rated. You'll need a lot more than 50watts of charger output power to take advantage of the higher charge rates and resulting shorter charge times.
I think zippys are all pretty much 1C rated lipos.
08-02-2009, 02:22 PM
#33
Originally Posted by davidg01234
I am thinking about just getting 2 zippy lipos so i dont have to wait for it 2charge and what is the exact name of your charger
The 0720iNet is shown here -
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=4305
08-02-2009, 02:57 PM
#34
Originally Posted by Duster_360
I have the Hyperion DC powered 0610iNet charger. Its been replaced by the DC powered 0720iNet charger. It has 250watts of output power and will charge at 20amps. Mine has the same power, but is limited to 10amps.
The 0720iNet is shown here -
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=4305
The 0720iNet is shown here -
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=4305
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=7523
08-02-2009, 03:49 PM
#35
I have that chargers little brother and it works fine. I've ordered from them several times and their service is good. Take the express shipping and I get my order in 5-7days. The less expensive shipping and it takes 14-16 days.
Look for a good power supply there as well, cheaper than what you'd be able to get over here. Look at the ad for the Accucel-6 and page down, they show power supplies - its about $40 IIRC, and its like 16amps at 14volts - will give you plenty of power to run a 150watt charger.
I was getting some alum parts from a shop in HK, RC=X, and they screwed up my address and it took 6weeks to get it. Thats the only time that I've had any probs with orders from HK, Singapore or Japan. It's no big deal ordering from over there. It just takes a little longer.
Look for a good power supply there as well, cheaper than what you'd be able to get over here. Look at the ad for the Accucel-6 and page down, they show power supplies - its about $40 IIRC, and its like 16amps at 14volts - will give you plenty of power to run a 150watt charger.
I was getting some alum parts from a shop in HK, RC=X, and they screwed up my address and it took 6weeks to get it. Thats the only time that I've had any probs with orders from HK, Singapore or Japan. It's no big deal ordering from over there. It just takes a little longer.
08-02-2009, 04:10 PM
#36
Originally Posted by Duster_360
I have that chargers little brother and it works fine. I've ordered from them several times and their service is good. Take the express shipping and I get my order in 5-7days. The less expensive shipping and it takes 14-16 days.
Look for a good power supply there as well, cheaper than what you'd be able to get over here. Look at the ad for the Accucel-6 and page down, they show power supplies - its about $40 IIRC, and its like 16amps at 14volts - will give you plenty of power to run a 150watt charger.
I was getting some alum parts from a shop in HK, RC=X, and they screwed up my address and it took 6weeks to get it. Thats the only time that I've had any probs with orders from HK, Singapore or Japan. It's no big deal ordering from over there. It just takes a little longer.
Look for a good power supply there as well, cheaper than what you'd be able to get over here. Look at the ad for the Accucel-6 and page down, they show power supplies - its about $40 IIRC, and its like 16amps at 14volts - will give you plenty of power to run a 150watt charger.
I was getting some alum parts from a shop in HK, RC=X, and they screwed up my address and it took 6weeks to get it. Thats the only time that I've had any probs with orders from HK, Singapore or Japan. It's no big deal ordering from over there. It just takes a little longer.
08-02-2009, 06:24 PM
#37
I have the 50watt version of this charger, the Accucel-6. Its hard to compete with Chinese labor, these chargers, the Accucel 6 and the 8 models would cost way more if they were assembled somewhere else in the world. I see nothing wrong with Asian built electronics.
Electronics - maybe yes, lipos - no, disagree. There is no way that a zippy compares equally to a Kokam, Enerland, Hyperion or any of the top quality, more expensive lipos.
Onboard data from a data recorder that shows realtime volts and amps shows that higher quality lipos have less voltage drop at high current outputs than the less expensive lipos. This performance also comes with very little if any cell imbalance. You will see cell voltage imbalance with zippys.
Electronics - maybe yes, lipos - no, disagree. There is no way that a zippy compares equally to a Kokam, Enerland, Hyperion or any of the top quality, more expensive lipos.
Onboard data from a data recorder that shows realtime volts and amps shows that higher quality lipos have less voltage drop at high current outputs than the less expensive lipos. This performance also comes with very little if any cell imbalance. You will see cell voltage imbalance with zippys.
08-02-2009, 06:45 PM
#38
Originally Posted by Duster_360
I have the 50watt version of this charger, the Accucel-6. Its hard to compete with Chinese labor, these chargers, the Accucel 6 and the 8 models would cost way more if they were assembled somewhere else in the world. I see nothing wrong with Asian built electronics.
Electronics - maybe yes, lipos - no, disagree. There is no way that a zippy compares equally to a Kokam, Enerland, Hyperion or any of the top quality, more expensive lipos.
Onboard data from a data recorder that shows realtime volts and amps shows that higher quality lipos have less voltage drop at high current outputs than the less expensive lipos. This performance also comes with very little if any cell imbalance. You will see cell voltage imbalance with zippys.
Electronics - maybe yes, lipos - no, disagree. There is no way that a zippy compares equally to a Kokam, Enerland, Hyperion or any of the top quality, more expensive lipos.
Onboard data from a data recorder that shows realtime volts and amps shows that higher quality lipos have less voltage drop at high current outputs than the less expensive lipos. This performance also comes with very little if any cell imbalance. You will see cell voltage imbalance with zippys.
08-02-2009, 07:43 PM
#39
I would consider -
http://www.neumotors.com/store/page12/page12.html
You'll have to look down teh page, these are the NEU5000XPI 4S 25C/50C and cost $105each. They can be charged at up to 5C.
The Hyperions are excellent lipos as well, but are more expensive. OK, so now reality sets in and the wallet takes over. The zippy are $55.72 plus S&H to get them here. So, a little more than half - what I see posted all the time is you can get 2 zippys for the price of one Neuenergy lipo. The other thing posted is that if a zippy does go bad, you haven't lost that much....
If you take good care of a zippy, don't discharge it too deeply and balance cells every charge, it will prob be worth what you paid for it. They don't last as long as a premium lipo. I have a pr of Neuenergy 2S 5000mah I bought used 2 yrs ago and I've already put almost 100cycles on them myself. I can't tell any diff in charging them from when I got them. I don't know how many cycles these have on them. I've never seen more than .003 - .005volt diff between the cells.
Is this worth the extra cost up front? Up to you to decide.
http://www.neumotors.com/store/page12/page12.html
You'll have to look down teh page, these are the NEU5000XPI 4S 25C/50C and cost $105each. They can be charged at up to 5C.
The Hyperions are excellent lipos as well, but are more expensive. OK, so now reality sets in and the wallet takes over. The zippy are $55.72 plus S&H to get them here. So, a little more than half - what I see posted all the time is you can get 2 zippys for the price of one Neuenergy lipo. The other thing posted is that if a zippy does go bad, you haven't lost that much....
If you take good care of a zippy, don't discharge it too deeply and balance cells every charge, it will prob be worth what you paid for it. They don't last as long as a premium lipo. I have a pr of Neuenergy 2S 5000mah I bought used 2 yrs ago and I've already put almost 100cycles on them myself. I can't tell any diff in charging them from when I got them. I don't know how many cycles these have on them. I've never seen more than .003 - .005volt diff between the cells.
Is this worth the extra cost up front? Up to you to decide.
08-02-2009, 08:00 PM
#40
Originally Posted by Duster_360
I would consider -
http://www.neumotors.com/store/page12/page12.html
You'll have to look down teh page, these are the NEU5000XPI 4S 25C/50C and cost $105each. They can be charged at up to 5C.
The Hyperions are excellent lipos as well, but are more expensive. OK, so now reality sets in and the wallet takes over. The zippy are $55.72 plus S&H to get them here. So, a little more than half - what I see posted all the time is you can get 2 zippys for the price of one Neuenergy lipo. The other thing posted is that if a zippy does go bad, you haven't lost that much....
If you take good care of a zippy, don't discharge it too deeply and balance cells every charge, it will prob be worth what you paid for it. They don't last as long as a premium lipo. I have a pr of Neuenergy 2S 5000mah I bought used 2 yrs ago and I've already put almost 100cycles on them myself. I can't tell any diff in charging them from when I got them. I don't know how many cycles these have on them. I've never seen more than .003 - .005volt diff between the cells.
Is this worth the extra cost up front? Up to you to decide.
http://www.neumotors.com/store/page12/page12.html
You'll have to look down teh page, these are the NEU5000XPI 4S 25C/50C and cost $105each. They can be charged at up to 5C.
The Hyperions are excellent lipos as well, but are more expensive. OK, so now reality sets in and the wallet takes over. The zippy are $55.72 plus S&H to get them here. So, a little more than half - what I see posted all the time is you can get 2 zippys for the price of one Neuenergy lipo. The other thing posted is that if a zippy does go bad, you haven't lost that much....
If you take good care of a zippy, don't discharge it too deeply and balance cells every charge, it will prob be worth what you paid for it. They don't last as long as a premium lipo. I have a pr of Neuenergy 2S 5000mah I bought used 2 yrs ago and I've already put almost 100cycles on them myself. I can't tell any diff in charging them from when I got them. I don't know how many cycles these have on them. I've never seen more than .003 - .005volt diff between the cells.
Is this worth the extra cost up front? Up to you to decide.
thats just me
Last edited by davidg01234; 08-02-2009 at 08:34 PM.
08-03-2009, 08:32 AM
#42
Originally Posted by B.A. Racer
yes zippy packs are great for the money
but 2 2s packs to me works out better
but 2 2s packs to me works out better
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