Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

Whats your budget?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

What are you needs?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

high current?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

high amp discharge?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

IR reading?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

dual port?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

6 cell? 8 cell? 10 cell?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

AC/DC?

Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 14892899)

Touch screen?

Originally Posted by MOmo (Post 15056268)

I'm going to Bump this for myself.

I'm trying to get back into onroad racing, (last time I competitively ran Onroad, I used Nimhs.)

I just picked up 4 new Tresrey Batteries- (Still in the pkg) https://www.vbcracing.com/products/t...4v-5800mah-80c

And I am looking to find a good charger for mainly Onroad. Currently looking at VTA/SS and 17.5 TC class (Possibly F1 Later)

I get that Onroad requirements are a bit different and that IR is a key component. I mainly race offroad and currently use Pair of Venom Chargers. They do the job and thu far no complaints. I'm not the type to demand the latest and greatest, but if something is better suited, then I might explore it.

https://www.venompower.com/collectio...c-dc-powered-1
And
https://www.horizonhobby.com/product...eakers-VNR0668

Both great chargers and do the job I need. But I feel like my Onroad need something a bit more special.



Meh- Under $250

Mainly Onroad use- 1s and 2 s capable - prefer Dual charger

I never know whats appropriate- I try not to "overcharge"

Again, Discharge I thought was a no no.

I'm told IR is important more so in Onroad, True?

Ideally Yes

If dual - I suppose 4-6 cell capable per channel...

Yes

Meh, nice but not necessary


I just need enlightenment on newer charger and how exactly IR is important, or does it really only apply in MOD Onroad.


MOmo

Originally Posted by Darkgenerals (Post 15056410)

Just an FYI about that charger.

It is a AC/DC style charger that cant do 20 amps on a single channel channel. It has a max limit of 10 amps. Now it doesn't specify if thats per channel or combined but it would be pretty weird if it was a 10 amp combined limit. I've attached the specs page on hitec's website.

X2 AC Pro 2 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger | HITEC RCD USA

You could pick up two of these https://www.amainhobbies.com/isdt-t8...isd-t8/p700372 and a power supply off ebay for about 250 and easly charge your batteries at 5C. BTW 5C on those batteries is 29 amps, which would be an insane number to charge at.

I would definitely suggest looking up how lipo's charge and some of the specifics about how they work. This may help with picking out a charger, figuring out what amps you want to charge at and how many watts it takes to charge at.

IIRC - of all your requirements, you should drop the AC/DC one. The majority of the AC/DC chargers are worthless on AC. Also server power supply can be had on ebay for damn cheap, and there are so many guides online for converting one over to charger duties.

Originally Posted by Darkgenerals (Post 15056820)

lulz, that is on DC only power. Your comment was pretty vague and doesn't specify that it requires you to use an external power supply. When chargers have very specific requirements to run at what your claiming, its nice to tell people that. While your not lying it will charge at 20 amps, your also missing out a key part.

Also you don't mention that 20 amps on a 2s pack is at the upper range of what that charger can do on DC on 1 channel. If op ever does 3s and 4s your blowing way past the watt limit of that charger. Buy more charger than you think you will need.

Well... this is awkward.;)

Also, shame on Hitec they hide a really good feature of this charger in the damn notes. Why not have that 20 amp limit on DC front and center of your product page.

Originally Posted by EbbTide (Post 15056836)

That is on AC power my friend :) And I stated it can charge up to 20 amps on a single channel, not that it can charge every battery at 20 amps on a single channel. The OP wants it for 2s lipos right? That means he can charge the batteries he's using at 20 amps on AC power.

EDIT: I do agree though, it's dumb for Hitec to not advertise the full capabilities of the charger. I found this stuff out from others that bought the charger while doing research before I purchased.

Originally Posted by Darkgenerals (Post 15057282)

Well damn, I stand corrected. That's really confusing, the instructions lead you to think it's 10 per channel in AC mode.

What a poor way to sell a product.

Those isdt chargers look super promising, I may order one to play around with.