59LikesiCharger DX8
09-05-2022 | 11:46 AM
#69
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Advantages:
1. Smaller and lighter than a 306duo (half the weight and about 1/3 smaller).
2. 2amp balance current
3. Don't know if it's true but people say it's more accurate.
4. Has capabilities of the 306duo when paired with an external discharger
5. Some places, like progressive rc, are selling the charger for $250. Cheaper than the $270 for the 306duo.
6. Shows charge and discharge capacity for each cell.
Disadvantages:
1. IMO the kickstand doesn't angle the charger enough for good screen visibility. I can see why though, the charge cables would get in the way.
2. Low internal discharge capabilities for those without an external discharger. A little less than half the current of the 306duo.
3. Scroll wheel isn't a smooth as the old design.
1. Smaller and lighter than a 306duo (half the weight and about 1/3 smaller).
2. 2amp balance current
3. Don't know if it's true but people say it's more accurate.
4. Has capabilities of the 306duo when paired with an external discharger
5. Some places, like progressive rc, are selling the charger for $250. Cheaper than the $270 for the 306duo.
6. Shows charge and discharge capacity for each cell.
Disadvantages:
1. IMO the kickstand doesn't angle the charger enough for good screen visibility. I can see why though, the charge cables would get in the way.
2. Low internal discharge capabilities for those without an external discharger. A little less than half the current of the 306duo.
3. Scroll wheel isn't a smooth as the old design.
Can the DX8 do that? can you use an external discharge bank on one channel while charging on the other?
09-05-2022 | 02:30 PM
#70
I often run more than 1 class so I need to charge a pack while discharging another pack at the same time. Using an external discharge bank with the Duo406, you can only discharge 1 pack using both ports. So, my current setup is two S6's so they both run at the same time and I 'manage' 2 packs simultaneously.
Can the DX8 do that? can you use an external discharge bank on one channel while charging on the other?
Can the DX8 do that? can you use an external discharge bank on one channel while charging on the other?
10-04-2022 | 05:50 AM
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10-04-2022 | 11:39 AM
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Can a DUO be wired similar to the smaller ichargers? Where discharging can be accomplished through one channel? Never seen one wired up like that but would be an interesting option if possible.