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Old 09-03-2023 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by K4IZEN
What is the most amps you are able to discharge 2 x 2s lipo's at using the internal discharging?

My K2 charger limit is 1.5a x 2 (even though specs are 30w x 2), looking to upgrade
I'm not sure which charger you have but a quick Google returns iSDT K2 Air 35A Smart AC/DC Dual Charger which is 15w per channel not 30 so that sounds about right.

​​​​​DX8 is listed as 70w total so if you're running both it's 35w max. I don't know how reliable these specs are but that should be at least 3.5a per 2s.
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Old 09-06-2023 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkab
I'm not sure which charger you have but a quick Google returns iSDT K2 Air 35A Smart AC/DC Dual Charger which is 15w per channel not 30 so that sounds about right.

​​​​​DX8 is listed as 70w total so if you're running both it's 35w max. I don't know how reliable these specs are but that should be at least 3.5a per 2s.
Its 45W per channel, 70 combined per Progressive's and Amain's website

So you will off with a discharge rate of around 5.3A with a full 8.4v 2S pack and increases as voltage decreases.
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Old 09-06-2023 | 11:02 PM
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definitely an upgrade from the sounds of it
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Old 09-07-2023 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by disaster999
Its 45W per channel, 70 combined per Progressive's and Amain's website
70 total, as I said.
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So you will off with a discharge rate of around 5.3A with a full 8.4v 2S pack and increases as voltage decreases.
8.4v x 5.3 x 2 is more than 70w.

It's like you didn't read the thread or the post you quoted.

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What is the most amps you are able to discharge 2 x 2s lipo's at using the internal discharging?
OP is using both channels.
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Old 11-12-2023 | 06:28 PM
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I’m using the RL Power external discharge resistor bank and all this time I just noticed I’m only able to get 20A discharge rate with 2S LiPO batteries. Discharge is set to Chanel external and 32A (DX6) in the channel settings. Am I missing setting?
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Old 11-12-2023 | 07:01 PM
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You have to set the amperage limit of the discharger circuit. And the amperage preference to pull from the battery.

2 settings. I'll bet one of yours is set low.
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Old 11-12-2023 | 07:57 PM
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You have to set the amperage limit of the discharger circuit. And the amperage preference to pull from the battery.

2 settings. I'll bet one of yours is set low.
Both are set to 32A. The only setting not maxed out is the discharge voltage in the settings for the resistor channel which defaulted to 12V. Assuming this needs to be pushed up
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Old 11-12-2023 | 08:45 PM
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That's it. TTBOMK resistance doesn't mind voltage. As long as the fans can withstand it. And I'll bet they can.
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Old 06-24-2024 | 06:37 AM
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Does the DX8 use the balancer in LiPo discharge mode and LiPo storage mode?
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Old 10-01-2024 | 05:21 AM
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Hi,

I'm about to pull the trigger on a DX8 charger + 480W power supply.
My question is, does the power supply capacity will suffice ?
I live in France where we have 220V power lines.
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Old 10-01-2024 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by moulip
Hi,

I'm about to pull the trigger on a DX8 charger + 480W power supply.
My question is, does the power supply capacity will suffice ?
I live in France where we have 220V power lines.
Suffice for what? It depends on what you want to do with it. Charging two 2S LiPos with 20A? Yes, it will do that. Same with 30A? No, it won't. Two 4S on 15A? Also no. So what are your requirements?
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Old 10-01-2024 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DirkW
Suffice for what? It depends on what you want to do with it. Charging two 2S LiPos with 20A? Yes, it will do that. Same with 30A? No, it won't. Two 4S on 15A? Also no. So what are your requirements?
You are right, I should have provided you with the specifics.
I'd like to cycle a 2s lipo pack at 30A and power a tyre warmer.
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Old 10-01-2024 | 09:16 AM
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Well one 2S at 30A needs 252W - no idea how much a tire warmer uses, but my guess would be quite a bit less, so that should work just fine. (Unless I'm totally wrong about the tire warmer).
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Old 10-01-2024 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DirkW
Well one 2S at 30A needs 252W - no idea how much a tire warmer uses, but my guess would be quite a bit less, so that should work just fine. (Unless I'm totally wrong about the tire warmer).
All right thank you for your answer. The tire warmer needs roughly 9A. So indeed this should do it.

Does cycling at 30A make a huge difference compared to 40 ?
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Old 10-01-2024 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mrkab
70 total, as I said.
When using the two channels independently, the charger can absorb a total of 90 watts (45 watts x2).​​​​​ The 70-watt limitation is when the charger is used in synchronous mode - both channels bridged into a single channel.

Originally Posted by mrkab
8.4v x 5.3 x 2 is more than 70w.
Correct. It's about 90 watts (45 watts per channel). See above.
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