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04-06-2022, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by biz77

Does anyone discharge using the internal discharge capability or does everyone just top off between rounds? I don't use one either, but my 406 DUO will discharge my 1s packs at 20+ amps.

It varies. Some top off, some dump and charge. On 2s i didn't notice much of a difference, but with 1s I notice a difference. I normally run multiple classes so dumping to an external resister bank really isn't possible. I need both channels.

04-06-2022, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by biz77

If you look at most of the use cases for the DUO chargers (at least in RC car racing), you would probably see that most times they are used with a discharge bank. I'm sure Junsi recognizes this. They can save money with fewer/smaller components (more profit as the new chargers are more expensive) and save some weight too.

This may be true but I would suggest it is only the case because the chargers aren't capable of providing the discharge rates people are looking for without a discharge bank. If the charger was able to discharge 2S at 40 amps I don't think many people would be using discharge banks. It would make for a really expensive charger though that would be hard to market because a lot of consumers aren't really aware of the need for discharge on something that says its a charger.

04-06-2022, 03:44 PM

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I use the internal discharge rate at the end of the day. External discharge banks are against the rules where I race, so there's no point investing in one.

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04-14-2022, 09:27 PM

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Finally got my hands on the new icharger DX8. Ask me any questions

I recognize that pitboard. Thats my handy work. 😉🎨

04-16-2022, 02:06 PM

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Does it not charge at 50 amp?!!!

04-16-2022, 03:06 PM

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Does it not charge at 50 amp?!!!

Only in synchronous mode (using both channels to charge the one pack). In normal mode, 30A is the limit.

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04-16-2022, 03:30 PM

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Only in synchronous mode (using both channels to charge the one pack). In normal mode, 30A is the limit.

thank you.

04-16-2022, 03:40 PM

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Can you make your own memory settings?

I don't see where on mine you can make your own. Thank you
https://youtu.be/520KRZjqL50

04-18-2022, 09:39 AM

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I recognize that pitboard. Thats my handy work. 😉🎨

Unfortunately photos will never do the scheme justice. You have to see it in person to see the detail. I stupidly only got the one body painted and I saved it so I can use it as reference. Should've had more done, no one can replicate it.

04-20-2022, 03:43 AM

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I use the internal discharge rate at the end of the day. External discharge banks are against the rules where I race, so there's no point investing in one.

I was not aware it is was a thing. I think it is good for the hobby forbidding this kind of things...

04-26-2022, 08:28 AM

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Used mine this weekend at MHIC for the first time. Worked great. IR feature is more accurate and consistent. Super small.....even smaller than it looks in pics.

EA

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