Originally Posted by
moguez
you have to give up your minimum requirements.
a charger have a maximum power output and current output. but when the power limit is hit first you will never get the maximum power.
it means the combination of cells and capacity will give you the information you need.
6 cells ok.
always charging minimum at 1C.
for example: 5000 mah -> 5A
required power: P= U*I*CELLS -> 4.2V*5A*6cells = 126Watt when you charge at 1C
if you want to charge at 2C, nothing wrong with that, you will need 250Watt and 10A charger.
you can calculate it with your own situation.
in my opinion, never buy a charger with built in 220->12V converter, the charge capacity is very limited.
especially when you go with more than 2 cells, you need really a powerful station.
thanks, glad i asked this question, this forum is awesome
Originally Posted by
donny939
I need a charger too,
glad to see someone else is benefiting from the question
i dont understand the math that moguez explained - but i am starting to understand.
basically, if you are committed to the hobby (your going to continue doing it and you have the money) get a decent charger..
i don't know which is worse, choosing the RC or the charger
Originally Posted by
billdelong
I would only consider a DC charger that can provide at least 10A or higher, preferably one that includes an IR checker.
regrettably i only want a house charger (not DC) but thank you so much for your post and recommendation - especially the IR checker
IR Checker - internal resistance checker
parallel charge boards - allow you to charge and balance up to six battery packs simultaneously without a clutter of wires.
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have updated the first post with the requirements
i am leaning towards these two chargers
Hitec X2 $100 plus accessories so $200
UP120AC $150 is the ultd120ac the same