Help buying charger
#31
I'm thinking about getting this charger to charge 4S packs.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Yeah, a 5C rate is pretty high. I usually charge at a 2C rate. 25A seems like alot to me. High charge rates do affect longevity. I wouldnt worry about it at a 2C rate tho, thats not really pushin the limit.
A charger is one of those "spend a little more now, to save a lot more later" items.
The one I have is actually two of these put together.

http://www.hobbypartz.com/26p-ultimate400-charger.html
A charger is one of those "spend a little more now, to save a lot more later" items.
The one I have is actually two of these put together.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/26p-ultimate400-charger.html
#33
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Well jangs review on the track power is ridiculous. Channel one on the track power will do everything a racer with high $$$ batteries would need on race day in a small convenient package. Channel two is for charging whatever (up to 4s) while charging your race pack. Obviously Jang is not racing he just tries to break cars for utube videos.
#34
Hitec X4 AC Plus AC/DC Four-Channel Multi-Charger
http://www.hitecrcd.com/photo.php?pi=1130&size=four
http://www.hitecrcd.com/photo.php?pi=1130&size=four
I wouldn't recommend that unless you only ever use a 2s pack. It's only got an output of 50w\charge port.
Would suck for 4s and take forever.
#35
How are you liking the new set up? What power supply did you go with? I am really torn on what to buy.... I have a duratrax Onyx 235, but ready ro make the jump into something more powerful! I am also considering the hyperion 720i NET 3... Money isn't a major concern. Every review I read about the Revolectrix are great! I figure the Powerlab Rig is about $350 w/ a good power supply? The Hyperion is about $150...
#36
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How are you liking the new set up? What power supply did you go with? I am really torn on what to buy.... I have a duratrax Onyx 235, but ready ro make the jump into something more powerful! I am also considering the hyperion 720i NET 3... Money isn't a major concern. Every review I read about the Revolectrix are great! I figure the Powerlab Rig is about $350 w/ a good power supply? The Hyperion is about $150...
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps10dfc85d.jpg
#37
Absolutely loving it!! Although not necessary, operating the charger via laptop is awesome. My PL6 is being powered by two 575w 47A server supplies wired in series. Got a great deal from on ebay for them all ready to go...just had to buy two power cords. I attached the two together with 3m industrial velcro and then did a red carbon fiber wrap and some decals. At the moment, I only charge 2s/3s lipo's and 2s life batteries. Charge everything at 3c and all components stay cool. Now if I ever finish my boat, i'll be charging 4 6s lipo's simultaneously so that will be the real test.
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps10dfc85d.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps10dfc85d.jpg
Unfortunately I am a Mac guy, and as far as I know the interface id PC only... Please correct me if I am wrong! If using all the features is as great as everyone is saying via laptop, I think a used pc from ebay is also in my future..
#38
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Is this a good charger for someone who has no use for charging anything but 2s lipo? It has a max amp of 10
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ger-w-Balancer
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ger-w-Balancer
#39
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That is a great setup Man! I think its time to bite the bullet, and just buy one!
Unfortunately I am a Mac guy, and as far as I know the interface id PC only... Please correct me if I am wrong! If using all the features is as great as everyone is saying via laptop, I think a used pc from ebay is also in my future..
Unfortunately I am a Mac guy, and as far as I know the interface id PC only... Please correct me if I am wrong! If using all the features is as great as everyone is saying via laptop, I think a used pc from ebay is also in my future..

#40
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Is this a good charger for someone who has no use for charging anything but 2s lipo? It has a max amp of 10
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ger-w-Balancer
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ger-w-Balancer
#41
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Goatsblood666- Thought I would show you the whole deal. The other thing I would recommend getting that you see in the pic is the Efuel fused power strip #SK-600009-02.
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc5e543c6.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc5e543c6.jpg
#42
Goatsblood666- Thought I would show you the whole deal. The other thing I would recommend getting that you see in the pic is the Efuel fused power strip #SK-600009-02.
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc5e543c6.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc5e543c6.jpg





