KZ 250

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What is a good lipo/nimh charger under $100? Was looking at the onyx 230 but heard it wasn't good for racing and thats what i want to have it for.

Thanks

Duster_360

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http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=3630


http://www.rcaccessory.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=132

These are both DC chargers. The bantam unit will need a balancer, the hyperion has one built in.

KZ 250

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Any with AC/Dc?

iPearl

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Ditto any with AC/DC Build in under 99 ???

Duster_360

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Only one I can find and its currently out of stock -

http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/?si...LIPO&pgid=chrg

You might email CBP and see how long its going to be.


There are several chargers available starting at $140. Or, you could get an Accucell-6 by Turnigy and but one of their power supplies and pay for shipping and still be under your $100 limit. I've got one and its an awesome charger for the price. Some of their PS are shown on the same page.

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...lancer/Charger

iPearl

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Whats the avg cell size for Revo Lipo ???
aka how many cell are the avg Pro used Lipo cells ???
Does the accucell Balance Lipos also ???

Duster_360

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If I understand you - E-Revo (or converted Revo?) uses a pair of lipos - either 2S or 3S (wired together to make either 4S or 6S). Yes, the Accucell-6 is a balancing charger - it has a builtin balancer.

If you're looking at 5000mah lipos, 1C charge rate is 5amps, the Accucell-6. like many chargers priced below $140 has an output of 50watts. You'll be able to charge a 2S at 1C since its below 50watt output of charger. A 3S will not charge at 1C since the higher voltage requires more power than charger can output. 12.4v X 5amps = 60.2watts.

This charger does the same thing all other 50 watt chargers do in this case - it limits charge current to stay under its 50watt limit. It will charge a 3S, but at something less than 1C - main difference - it will take more time to charge.

Most of these 50watt charges will charge up to a 6S lipo - but at reduced charge rates due to charger power output limitation.

KZ 250

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Thanks for the help.
What about some power supplies under $70 that will get the job done.

Jason Pelletier

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pyramid psv-300 or 200

I been using one heavily for 2 years.

Duster_360

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Here you go - Pyramid is my recommendation as well - cheapest I've seen it -
the 200 is 20amps and 300 is 30amps. Either will be more than enough -

http://store.buyreliant.com/servlet/...Pyramid/Detail

iPearl

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Also Thanks for the help =D
I will probably buy a new Accucell 6 or the 8 for 30 bucks more.
They seem to be priced very competitive.

Duster_360

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Hobby City has a US warehouse and by the time its all said and done with S&H, it costs $4 more to buy it from the US warehouse - just in case you don't care to do international shipping.

I've used mine enough that I've gotten over the amazement at how much it will do versus what I paid for it.

KZ 250

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Can I buy the turnigy accuel-6 at any other website because I want to get it from a place in the US

KZ 250

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Do you guys know if the 16A 14v DC Power Supply for Chargers is a good power supply since its only $40

iPearl

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I didnt get a word -_-
What do you mean ?