Futaba CDR5000 or CE 35 GFX
06-22-2004, 10:54 PM
#16
Originally posted by jeffreylin
will KNOW for sure which one has less IR and more voltage in different stage of discharge.
will KNOW for sure which one has less IR and more voltage in different stage of discharge.
06-22-2004, 10:55 PM
#17
Guest
Originally posted by jeffreylin
Of course you can use a voltmeter etc. but it's nice to have all in one package working together. Size is a big issue as I carry too much crap to the track as it is and smaller and lighter is preferable to bulky and heavy.
Of course you can use a voltmeter etc. but it's nice to have all in one package working together. Size is a big issue as I carry too much crap to the track as it is and smaller and lighter is preferable to bulky and heavy.
06-22-2004, 10:56 PM
#18
Originally posted by jeffreylin
I have the Futaba. The individual cell voltage feature during discharge is very useful as it identifies the bad cell in the pack. It is also useful in the sense that you may FEEL that one pack has more punch than the other but with this charger you will KNOW for sure which one has less IR and more voltage in different stage of discharge.
It does not have the motor run-in feature but it does charge RX/TX pack at the same time as the main battery. The thermo function is also nice as it provides yet another safeguard for overcharging.
I think the GFX is a very good charger and I would not hesitate to get that either. But I really like the individual cell feature and the Futaba is just a heck lot smaller and lighter than the GFX.
I have the Futaba. The individual cell voltage feature during discharge is very useful as it identifies the bad cell in the pack. It is also useful in the sense that you may FEEL that one pack has more punch than the other but with this charger you will KNOW for sure which one has less IR and more voltage in different stage of discharge.
It does not have the motor run-in feature but it does charge RX/TX pack at the same time as the main battery. The thermo function is also nice as it provides yet another safeguard for overcharging.
I think the GFX is a very good charger and I would not hesitate to get that either. But I really like the individual cell feature and the Futaba is just a heck lot smaller and lighter than the GFX.
I am still a die hard GFX user and will always be. Industry standard is what I like.
06-22-2004, 10:57 PM
#19
Originally posted by picco007
I can see where you come from about the individual cell monitoring. I have had a Pro Trak for over a year and love it. It also has individual cell monitoring with a motor run in feature. I also like the upgradability of the Pro Trak. Something for everyone to think about.
I am still a die hard GFX user and will always be. Industry standard is what I like.
I can see where you come from about the individual cell monitoring. I have had a Pro Trak for over a year and love it. It also has individual cell monitoring with a motor run in feature. I also like the upgradability of the Pro Trak. Something for everyone to think about.
I am still a die hard GFX user and will always be. Industry standard is what I like.
06-22-2004, 10:58 PM
#20
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Originally posted by jeffreylin
Got it in Taiwan.
Got it in Taiwan.
06-22-2004, 10:58 PM
#21
Re: Futaba CDR5000 or CE 35 GFX
Originally posted by PhatPat
I need some help. I'm feeling the urge to by a new charger.
Help me to decide between the:
Futaba CDR5000 or Competition 35 GFX.
Money is not an issue in the decision process.
I need some help. I'm feeling the urge to by a new charger.
Help me to decide between the:
Futaba CDR5000 or Competition 35 GFX.
Money is not an issue in the decision process.
06-22-2004, 11:01 PM
#22
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Re: Re: Futaba CDR5000 or CE 35 GFX
Originally posted by picco007
It is totally up to you and your preference. Everyone has some great information and I know I brought in the Pro Trak which you didn't list. Either one should be fine.
It is totally up to you and your preference. Everyone has some great information and I know I brought in the Pro Trak which you didn't list. Either one should be fine.
06-22-2004, 11:04 PM
#23
Re: Re: Re: Futaba CDR5000 or CE 35 GFX
Originally posted by tornado
Yeah....It boils down to your preference. If you have tons of money to throw around get all of them !
Yeah....It boils down to your preference. If you have tons of money to throw around get all of them !
06-22-2004, 11:07 PM
#24
Originally posted by tornado
Is the charger made in Taiwan ... like the 3PK ?
Is the charger made in Taiwan ... like the 3PK ?
06-22-2004, 11:14 PM
#25
Re: Re: Re: Futaba CDR5000 or CE 35 GFX
Originally posted by tornado
Yeah....It boils down to your preference. If you have tons of money to throw around get all of them !
Yeah....It boils down to your preference. If you have tons of money to throw around get all of them !
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06-22-2004, 11:16 PM
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06-22-2004, 11:17 PM
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06-22-2004, 11:24 PM
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06-22-2004, 11:53 PM
#29
Tech Adept
Originally posted by tornado
Yeah! ....we do carry lotsa stuff to da track..... it'll be better if da craps are smaller..... I don't carry my GFX to the tracks either...too bulky......I usually use the CDC 6 at the tracks. Good enough. I do the heavy stuff in my nuclear lab.
Yeah! ....we do carry lotsa stuff to da track..... it'll be better if da craps are smaller..... I don't carry my GFX to the tracks either...too bulky......I usually use the CDC 6 at the tracks. Good enough. I do the heavy stuff in my nuclear lab.
06-23-2004, 04:24 AM
#30
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Originally posted by Punkynutt
Wow, you gotta nuclear lab?....darn....I have a Prolux something something.....dunno. It charges batteries and can also discharge them (duH).....I never run out of power before the race ends(Monster HP, TA04,)Using Sanyo/GP 3300. Get almost 6 minutes out of them. Funny though, when discharging them completely (at least I think so) it only chargers to 3000MAH, well my point is.....guess my "inferior" charger aint too bad
Wow, you gotta nuclear lab?....darn....I have a Prolux something something.....dunno. It charges batteries and can also discharge them (duH).....I never run out of power before the race ends(Monster HP, TA04,)Using Sanyo/GP 3300. Get almost 6 minutes out of them. Funny though, when discharging them completely (at least I think so) it only chargers to 3000MAH, well my point is.....guess my "inferior" charger aint too bad
Perhaps I'll snap a photo of my "lab" and post later.
