Info on Turnigy Accucel 6
08-03-2009, 04:46 PM
#151
your gonna like it. everytime i use mine(4or5times a week)im amazed at what a good charger it is for a good price
08-28-2009, 02:19 PM
#152
Tech Initiate
Thanks for this tip. I just got the X-Charger which is the same charger and couldnt find in the instructuctions how to switch it.
08-28-2009, 08:03 PM
#154
yes it does. In fact i have compered the two side by side and there is no difference other than the printing of the name.
08-28-2009, 09:01 PM
#155
Tech Initiate
Burningeyes is correct. There is a thread here somewhere that shows both of them side by side with the covers off. I was going to get the Turnigy one, but it was out of stock. It came out to about the same price off ebay then if I ordered it from hobbyking with their shipping. Now im just waiting for the lipos I ordered from hobbyking.
08-29-2009, 10:38 PM
#156
Tech Adept
Hi
I just ordered this charger. As input V , am planning to use 12V from an old computer power supply ( I dont think that should be a problem ?)
My batteries are Intellect Lipo , which only have 2 x 4mm receptacles and 1 x 2,5mm balancing port.
What is the best way to hook these batteries up to the charger? Does it come with the wires I need or will I need to do some own cables mods?
Thanks
I just ordered this charger. As input V , am planning to use 12V from an old computer power supply ( I dont think that should be a problem ?)
My batteries are Intellect Lipo , which only have 2 x 4mm receptacles and 1 x 2,5mm balancing port.
What is the best way to hook these batteries up to the charger? Does it come with the wires I need or will I need to do some own cables mods?
Thanks
08-30-2009, 08:15 AM
#157
Hi
I just ordered this charger. As input V , am planning to use 12V from an old computer power supply ( I dont think that should be a problem ?)
My batteries are Intellect Lipo , which only have 2 x 4mm receptacles and 1 x 2,5mm balancing port.
What is the best way to hook these batteries up to the charger? Does it come with the wires I need or will I need to do some own cables mods?
Thanks
I just ordered this charger. As input V , am planning to use 12V from an old computer power supply ( I dont think that should be a problem ?)
My batteries are Intellect Lipo , which only have 2 x 4mm receptacles and 1 x 2,5mm balancing port.
What is the best way to hook these batteries up to the charger? Does it come with the wires I need or will I need to do some own cables mods?
Thanks
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...llet-Connector
08-30-2009, 09:41 AM
#158
Tech Adept
I have this one myself for a similar styled battery. It fits the balance adapter output on the charger.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...llet-Connector
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...llet-Connector
Thanks. This looks like the thing...
08-30-2009, 07:32 PM
#159
Burningeyes is correct. There is a thread here somewhere that shows both of them side by side with the covers off. I was going to get the Turnigy one, but it was out of stock. It came out to about the same price off ebay then if I ordered it from hobbyking with their shipping. Now im just waiting for the lipos I ordered from hobbyking.
08-30-2009, 07:48 PM
#160
Tech Initiate
Thats is probably your best choice. I bought my x charger from Ebay with free shipping and got it in 3 days. Who knows how long it will take for them to get back in stock at hobby city.
08-30-2009, 10:12 PM
#161
Same here! I ordered my X-Charger from some place in the U.S. and I could not be happier. Got mine in 2 days for $50 and free shipping! Exactly the same as the Turnigy model and has not let me down yet. Been using it for a few months and it's all I need in a charger. You can't go wrong with the Turnigy or any of the clones out there since they are probably made in the same factory in China.
08-31-2009, 03:05 AM
#162
Accucel 6 charger is amazing! Bought it recently from hc, you can't beat that price! Charger feels solid and well made and does balancing on my lipo decently. I use it with an old laptop power supply and have had no problems yet. Totally recommended. 
09-03-2009, 06:52 AM
#163
Tech Rookie
From the feedback I've seen, you're prob better off with the Accucel. HC seems to stand behind theirs and I've not been seeing that with the other one.
It will charge two batts wired together. the prob is the charger has only 50watts of output power and you run into current limited situations trying to charge cell counts above 2S. If you're really serious about wanting/needing to do this consider spending more and getting the Accucel-8 vesus the 6. The 8 has 150watts and will charger at 8amps. Its also $70 vs the 6 that costs $37. It will need a more powerful power supply also, something about 10amps.
The 8 would charge your 2 zippys together with no extra time required due to the charger limiting charge current.
These seem to be pretty good chargers, I have a 6 I use for 2S and have been happy with.
It will charge two batts wired together. the prob is the charger has only 50watts of output power and you run into current limited situations trying to charge cell counts above 2S. If you're really serious about wanting/needing to do this consider spending more and getting the Accucel-8 vesus the 6. The 8 has 150watts and will charger at 8amps. Its also $70 vs the 6 that costs $37. It will need a more powerful power supply also, something about 10amps.
The 8 would charge your 2 zippys together with no extra time required due to the charger limiting charge current.
These seem to be pretty good chargers, I have a 6 I use for 2S and have been happy with.
on the A-6, can i charge two 2S lipos simultaneously? if yes, do i need to get some kind of adapter to do that?
charge each at 2.5A?
I would like to get the A-8, but its on backorder. or another option is buying two A-6.
Last edited by geaux xman; 09-03-2009 at 07:37 AM.
09-11-2009, 06:35 AM
#165
If it is the 2mm balance/4mm battery banana connectors on the pack, and you did not get this with the battery, this will work. I have it as well, works great:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...llet-Connector
