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04-27-2011, 11:04 AM

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Can you set the icharger to charge at 2C? Ive been doing a lot of looking at chargers and its pretty confusing. I started a thread on here but it didnt get much interest and the posts it did get werent really the technical stuff I was hoping for. Then I saw 2 more threads for the same thing and mine was buried.

There are 3 setups Im considering. The icharger, Protek duo, or Protek 610. Then power supplies the Junsi 350w or the Protek 20amp for the single or 40 amp for the duo

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...S-10A-200W-x-2

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-138V-40A-520W

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...er-6S-10A-200W

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-138V-20A-260W

http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...&products_id=1

http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...products_id=13

http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...products_id=33

I really dont think I need a duo as I already own 2 chargers so I could sell one after getting the new setup and still have 2. I would use one mainly for my nitro stuff and the other for the e-buggy.

Both sites offer a one year warranty and Amain said he would work with me if I had a problem past the warranty period. I want something that the seller is willing to back up because I expect that means a low failure rate.

I was leaning toward the icharger setup because I think the 15v power supply would be better for charging my 4s packs but it only has one set of outputs so I wouldnt be able to power my other charger without rigging something up. So now I am considering the Protek single and 20 amp power supply as the front runner. I suppose the best setup might be the icharger and 20 amp Protek power supply though....yeah I have OCD

It’s not a 2C setting per say you input. The input is done in amps

To keep it simple: It’s all done in amps (1c is the batteries mah converted into amps)

4000 mah = 4 amps,
5000 mah = 5 amps
5200 mah = 5.2 amps

Then if you want to charge at 2C you just times it by 2.

So it would be at 2C:

4000 mah = 8 amps
5000 mah = 10 amps
5200 mah = 10.4 amps

You get the idea?

The 106b+ (10 amp max) with a 250w power supply can charge a 5200 mah battery “slightly” less than 2C. (If the batteries were 5000 mah it would be exactly 2c) or “about” 45 min of charging from LVC.

Usually it’s a little less in time, but that’s about what you should expect.

So far so good on both the 106B+ and PS (250w) I picked up from a-main. I always run the 10 amps though it and it’s holding strong. It’s a great set up and you should be very happy with it.

I have ran this set-up for about 6 months now and love it, but now im running two classes (1/8 scale and SC) and I find I need a little more out of my charging.

My next set up will be:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...er-7S-20A-500W

and 1300w power supply.

This will give me even higher than 2C (3C to 4C) charging rates with service to two packs.

Me likely that idea alot. In fact my cc might get charged this afternoon.

Thanks a lot!!!

04-27-2011, 11:43 AM

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The Hyperion Duo is certainly nice but I dont have room in my budget for that setup. Hell, I couldnt afford the tires I'd burn up if I charged my packs that fast

Ive got some items on ebay right now and depending on how that goes I can decide which charger to get. I tried selling my charger to my buddy so I could upgrade but he said he wanted something more powerful and I was asking too much for a used charger ($100 Hyperion 606i ac/dc) then he went and ordered the same charger for $110. Oh well you can lead your friend to a good deal but you cant force him to buy it

04-27-2011, 11:59 AM

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The Hyperion Duo is certainly nice but I dont have room in my budget for that setup. Hell, I couldnt afford the tires I'd burn up if I charged my packs that fast

Ohh for sure. Thats what I was looking at next..

But for your application the 106b+ and a 250w power supply will be perfect..That still will set yea back "about" $180. For me it was the best money spent coming off of a 50w ac/dc unit.

Thats a shame he passed on the charger..tell him to pound sand next time!

04-27-2011, 12:25 PM

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You might want to check out FMA's Pro Lab 8 also, might be a little more charger than you need but it has had excellent reviews.
revolectrix.com/pl8_description_tab.htm