DuraTrax IntelliPeak ICE DC Competition Charger
#63
Got my two Ice chargers today, they are cycling some 4 cell 3300 packs right now. Since I have been in R/C I have owned a Tekin 112a, Novak Millenium and Pro, CE Turbo 35 Stealth, CE Turbo 35 GFX, CE Pitbull, and the Triton. The Ice is the second best charger I have owned, GFX takes first for higher discharge and motor run. When considering the cost the Ice is the best out right now hands down. Very easy to use and all the functions you need. GREAT CHARGER!!!!
The only thing they did wrong was limit the cells to 10 for large plane applications. But most people now are using lipo to get higher voltage anyways so no big deal.
The only thing they did wrong was limit the cells to 10 for large plane applications. But most people now are using lipo to get higher voltage anyways so no big deal.
#65
Been using mine for a week or so. Easy to use, love using the dial to increase or decrease values. My only complaint is that it looks and feels a little cheap. However, the features are great. Anyone think the battery pack felt a little too warm after the charge though?
#67
Originally posted by Tres
newracer: I would rank it fairly high as of right now also....
They should have put the temp probe in the box however!
It's the same one the Triton uses. like $9
Sitting here measuring mine right now.
newracer: I would rank it fairly high as of right now also....
They should have put the temp probe in the box however!
It's the same one the Triton uses. like $9
Sitting here measuring mine right now.
#68
Tech Master
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Originally posted by Tres
newracer: I would rank it fairly high as of right now also....
They should have put the temp probe in the box however!
It's the same one the Triton uses. like $9
Sitting here measuring mine right now.
newracer: I would rank it fairly high as of right now also....
They should have put the temp probe in the box however!
It's the same one the Triton uses. like $9
Sitting here measuring mine right now.
=)
#69
I just recieved my second one today, and they are awsome. The features seem endless! My only complaint(which can be fixed) is that the charging chords are too short. You have to have the charger right next to the battery in order to hook it up. Another thing, is that using the motor run-in feature while using a lathe can be a pain, since you cant use the lathes on/off switch since it thinks that there is something wrong with the motor. But thats not too much of a hassle, I just need to learn to do it on the charger instead of the lathe.
#71
I have now used mine on several different packs including lipo, charging and dis-charging. I have yet to have any problems of find anyhting I don't like. The only thing that would make it better is if the display was backlit.
#72
Tech Rookie
I noticed this charger at the hobby shop the other day... it seemed pretty reasonable for the price as well. (They are not listed anymore, but I would like to try and track one down, as it seems to be a kick a** setup)
Anyway I ended up with another charger, and am finding some of its limitations now. (It acutally has a backlit display)
My queries are:
Does it retain the number of Lipo cells for each of the memory locations, or can you only set the number of cells once. (My current charger you set it once and its the same for all memory locations. &#$ heap of junk!)
What data does it give you when its finished charging?
I fly indoor planes and helicopters and mostly Lipos from 340mAh to 3100mAh and Small NIMH 700-800mAh packs.
The DuraTrax FAQ says not to charge "Park Flyer" batteries has anyone used the ICE to charge smaller battery packs?
I guess the main concern is if you forget to set the charge rate correctly and try and pump in 8Amps...
Are there any other limitations that you may have found with this charger... or do you know of another charger which will do Lipos as well??
Thanks.
Anyway I ended up with another charger, and am finding some of its limitations now. (It acutally has a backlit display)
My queries are:
Does it retain the number of Lipo cells for each of the memory locations, or can you only set the number of cells once. (My current charger you set it once and its the same for all memory locations. &#$ heap of junk!)
What data does it give you when its finished charging?
I fly indoor planes and helicopters and mostly Lipos from 340mAh to 3100mAh and Small NIMH 700-800mAh packs.
The DuraTrax FAQ says not to charge "Park Flyer" batteries has anyone used the ICE to charge smaller battery packs?
I guess the main concern is if you forget to set the charge rate correctly and try and pump in 8Amps...
Are there any other limitations that you may have found with this charger... or do you know of another charger which will do Lipos as well??
Thanks.