racerdx6

I want to get another charger for racing so I can get my packs charged faster. I would like to get the Novak Millenium because I know it's a good charger and I would be able to get lots of help if I had questions because so many people have it. There's one problem, it's only DC. And I don't want to buy a $120 power supply for it. Getting the Millenium and Black box combo looks like a good idea but I think this Black Box is only 4.5 amps. Is this right? If I had a 4.5 volt power supply would the maximum amperage I would be able to charge at be 4.5 amps? I need to charge my packs at more than 4.5 amps so thats my only problem. Thanks in advance!

elnitro

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The blackbox can only go up to 4.5amps. You will need more than that to quickly charge your 3000-3300mah packs. Investing in a good power supply like a Rivergate will be a better choice. You will be able to use it for many other things than just powering your charger. Also, if you ever decide to upgrade your charger, buy a lathe or a truer, you already have a good power supply.

racerdx6

I'll probably just look for someone selling a used power supply. Or just ask for a power supply and Millenium charger for christmas, but that's a long way from now . Thanks for the help!

Smartazz07

Does any one know if there is any way I can use AC power for the millenium pro. I'm in the same situation as you. I really want a millenium but don't want to have to buy a power supply.

j0n0

no, the input voltage must be 12-14 volts for most DC chargers.

Charging at 4.5 amps will take you around 40-45 mins usually for a 3000

Smartazz07

Do you know if there will be a AC/DC millenium pro coming out any time soon. Or an AC/DC pulsar.

R C king

Not that i heard of. Most of the chargers that are can do mor than just charger need a power supply. REEDY makes one it is about 179.00 And it is ac/dc. It can charge,discharge,and cycle.

dux

http://www.magicookie.com/prodigy/psupply.htm
It werked fer my Millenium Pro! Instant 19 Amp power supply, and I FOUND the computer, lol.

glide 1

I am planning on buying an old ver. millenium charger, are all the versions capable of charging the new GP 3300Nimh packs? Also, what voltage drop setting do i use? Thanks

Grizzbob

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Well,as long as it's a version 1.20 then you'll be fine(not sure about a version 1.10). I have an original(version 1.20) Millenium, & for GP3300's I've been charging at 6 amps, in NiCd Linear mode, using a volltage threshold of 9mV per cell(for a 6 cell pack, of course), & it seems to work out just right, packs takes a good charge & comes off just a tick warmer than room temperature, ready to rock But if you're more worried about overcharging, you can go as low as a 5mV threshold & it'll work ok(I first began charging mine that way, since I wasn't sure what they could take, & later settled on a 9mV setting)....

Johnnytc3

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i have one for sale if your interested its version 1.2, charges 3300gps as well as my pulsar.

j0n0

i prefer my pulsar over my millenium because i never have problems with it false peaking~

Calvin Ng

i have a millenium question

you know how you can send it into novak and get a upgrade. does it make a diffrence??? what does it do???

if it doesnt really do anything i wont send it in

Johnnytc3

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give them a call and they will tell you what to do , if you have ver 1.2 then dont even worry about it.
johnny

Calvin Ng

so you dont have to bring it in?


also is it a internal thing or a external thing?