Dual Charging LiPo Charger
08-08-2010, 09:22 AM
#2
Most of these are either expensive like Hyperion Duos or the Bantam dual charger or have a max charge rate of 5amps and 50watt power output like the Quattro type chargers sold by HobbyKing.
A 1C charge with your lipos requires 6.5a x 8.4v = 54.6watts, so therer would be some charge limiting with a 50watt per channel dual type charger.
What charger are yoiu using now? Have you coinsidered parallel charging with the charger you have now if it has enough power? You would only need some wiring if you current charger has enough power.
A 1C charge with your lipos requires 6.5a x 8.4v = 54.6watts, so therer would be some charge limiting with a 50watt per channel dual type charger.
What charger are yoiu using now? Have you coinsidered parallel charging with the charger you have now if it has enough power? You would only need some wiring if you current charger has enough power.
Last edited by Duster_360; 08-08-2010 at 01:28 PM. Reason: added
08-08-2010, 01:30 PM
#3
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If you are confident with charging fundamentals you dont need a special charger
If you are charging closely specc'd packs they can be charged safely in series or parallel as a single pack
As Duster sauggested you need to pick a charger capable of delivering the amps
Cheers
If you are charging closely specc'd packs they can be charged safely in series or parallel as a single pack
As Duster sauggested you need to pick a charger capable of delivering the amps
Cheers
08-08-2010, 02:45 PM
#4
Most of these are either expensive like Hyperion Duos or the Bantam dual charger or have a max charge rate of 5amps and 50watt power output like the Quattro type chargers sold by HobbyKing.
A 1C charge with your lipos requires 6.5a x 8.4v = 54.6watts, so therer would be some charge limiting with a 50watt per channel dual type charger.
What charger are yoiu using now? Have you coinsidered parallel charging with the charger you have now if it has enough power? You would only need some wiring if you current charger has enough power.
A 1C charge with your lipos requires 6.5a x 8.4v = 54.6watts, so therer would be some charge limiting with a 50watt per channel dual type charger.
What charger are yoiu using now? Have you coinsidered parallel charging with the charger you have now if it has enough power? You would only need some wiring if you current charger has enough power.
All I have is a Turnigy 5 amp.
08-08-2010, 06:00 PM
#5
How much you budgeting for a new charger?
this is new, has some bugs, but seems to have gotten past that now - dual 200watt ports with 10amp max charge rate in each channel -
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-cha...o-p-32045.html
To do those 2 6500s in parallel, you'd need a charger that would have a max rate of 13amps min, preferably 20amps and need ~110watts for min charge. I'd advise more than that, 200-250watts so if they are better than 1C charge rated you could charge them a littel faster. 200watts would let you do 1.8C and 250watts would let you do 2+C charge. Somethimng like an iCharger 206B -
http://www.progressiverc.com/index.p..._id=1&Itemid=1
You'll need a PS thats capable of 350watts for the iCharger and 480watts for the iMax B6 Duo (to run either at full power).
this is new, has some bugs, but seems to have gotten past that now - dual 200watt ports with 10amp max charge rate in each channel -
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-cha...o-p-32045.html
To do those 2 6500s in parallel, you'd need a charger that would have a max rate of 13amps min, preferably 20amps and need ~110watts for min charge. I'd advise more than that, 200-250watts so if they are better than 1C charge rated you could charge them a littel faster. 200watts would let you do 1.8C and 250watts would let you do 2+C charge. Somethimng like an iCharger 206B -
http://www.progressiverc.com/index.p..._id=1&Itemid=1
You'll need a PS thats capable of 350watts for the iCharger and 480watts for the iMax B6 Duo (to run either at full power).
08-09-2010, 02:34 PM
#7
This is a beast of a charger, absolute top of the line.
It can charge at 10A on both ports.
http://www.electricwingman.com/graup...ancer-lcd.aspx
It can charge at 10A on both ports.
http://www.electricwingman.com/graup...ancer-lcd.aspx
08-09-2010, 02:56 PM
#8
This is a beast of a charger, absolute top of the line.
It can charge at 10A on both ports.
http://www.electricwingman.com/graup...ancer-lcd.aspx
It can charge at 10A on both ports.
http://www.electricwingman.com/graup...ancer-lcd.aspx
Have that charger too- its a killer...
08-09-2010, 02:57 PM
#9
Maybe - this is basically just 4 Accucel-6 built together with a max charge rate of 6amps per port and 50watt power limit per port. You won't see any current limiting with 2S, but will with 3S.
Plus you'll need a 220watt power supply to run it. I guess if the power supply isn't an issue 6amps vs 6.5amps for a 1C won't take that much longer to charge. But forget about higher C rate charging with this rig, won't happen, not enough power. Also seems to be a consistent complaint that this Quad has a loud fan, look at the reviews. The manual is available electronically from HK/HC.
Plus you'll need a 220watt power supply to run it. I guess if the power supply isn't an issue 6amps vs 6.5amps for a 1C won't take that much longer to charge. But forget about higher C rate charging with this rig, won't happen, not enough power. Also seems to be a consistent complaint that this Quad has a loud fan, look at the reviews. The manual is available electronically from HK/HC.
08-09-2010, 08:39 PM
#10
When thinking about any of the higher end "Hong Kong" you need to factor in shipping cost which is usually around $30 to the US. So a $140 dual charger quickly becomes ~$170. That is getting close enough to the $210 Hyperion duo charger that I think it is worth it to spring for the Hyperion. Top rated charger with a warranty.
Of course Hyperion is supposed to be coming out with a SuperDuo and a more powerful single channel charger sometimes soon. They have been delayed quite a bit though. Thunder power is also coming out with a Duo charger.
IMO, right now is not the best time to buy a new charger. Wait a few months for the new products to come out and then see which is the best.
Of course Hyperion is supposed to be coming out with a SuperDuo and a more powerful single channel charger sometimes soon. They have been delayed quite a bit though. Thunder power is also coming out with a Duo charger.
IMO, right now is not the best time to buy a new charger. Wait a few months for the new products to come out and then see which is the best.
08-10-2010, 07:52 AM
#11
This is a beast of a charger, absolute top of the line.
It can charge at 10A on both ports.
http://www.electricwingman.com/graup...ancer-lcd.aspx
It can charge at 10A on both ports.
http://www.electricwingman.com/graup...ancer-lcd.aspx
Yikes, thats a $445 charger, AC/DC no less, unreal!
08-12-2010, 10:45 AM
#12
Here's an example of two nice matches.
B6 Duo 400W Balancing Charger + AC Power Supply, 510 Watts, 43 Amps
Quattro B6 DC Balancing Charger + AC Power Supply, 350 Watts, 29 Amps
08-17-2010, 06:12 PM
#14
How would you feel about one that's $605?? Schultze Next 14-350 charger, about 1/3rd way down here -
http://www.icare-rc.com/chargers.htm
Here's the German add. Its an exotic looking charger, too bad I can't read about it....
http://www.schulze-elektronik-gmbh.de/next2010-d.htm
The 14-350 is near the bottom.....wow!
http://www.icare-rc.com/chargers.htm
Here's the German add. Its an exotic looking charger, too bad I can't read about it....
http://www.schulze-elektronik-gmbh.de/next2010-d.htm
The 14-350 is near the bottom.....wow!
08-17-2010, 06:29 PM
#15
How would you feel about one that's $605?? Schultze Next 14-350 charger, about 1/3rd way down here -
http://www.icare-rc.com/chargers.htm
Here's the German add. Its an exotic looking charger, too bad I can't read about it....
http://www.schulze-elektronik-gmbh.de/next2010-d.htm
The 14-350 is near the bottom.....wow!
http://www.icare-rc.com/chargers.htm
Here's the German add. Its an exotic looking charger, too bad I can't read about it....
http://www.schulze-elektronik-gmbh.de/next2010-d.htm
The 14-350 is near the bottom.....wow!
http://www.schulze-elektronik-gmbh.de/next2010-e.htm