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02-22-2009, 12:15 PM
#229
Hey guys, I’m still new at this r/c business. I have the MRC’s Super Brain 989 charger. I just got the Orion 3800 Lipo’s I haven’t charged the batteries yet, I hear that Orion does not recommend any of the MRC’s chargers for their Lipo batteries is this correct? Also I know that I need a balancer and the one that I have is Team Check Point one. If the 989 is not really recommended would someone recommend a decent charger that I don’t have to spend a lot of money. I appreciate any and all comments from everyone and thanks in advance.
02-22-2009, 07:12 PM
#230
02-23-2009, 01:03 PM
#232
Hey guys, I’m still new at this r/c business. I have the MRC’s Super Brain 989 charger. I just got the Orion 3800 Lipo’s I haven’t charged the batteries yet, I hear that Orion does not recommend any of the MRC’s chargers for their Lipo batteries is this correct? Also I know that I need a balancer and the one that I have is Team Check Point one. If the 989 is not really recommended would someone recommend a decent charger that I don’t have to spend a lot of money. I appreciate any and all comments from everyone and thanks in advance.
There were several instances I believe of people blowing up/overcharging Orion lipos and in all the cases, that person was using an MRC charger. Could have been coincidence or it could be the charger. So to be safe, ORION chose to not recommend using the MRC charger.
All the ORION chargers are great chargers that can be used. There is one that will be available shortly that has a built in balancer. Obviously I use ORION chargers, but I used them before running for ORION as well and I have had no issues with them.
02-23-2009, 07:40 PM
#233
There were several instances I believe of people blowing up/overcharging Orion lipos and in all the cases, that person was using an MRC charger. Could have been coincidence or it could be the charger. So to be safe, ORION chose to not recommend using the MRC charger.
All the ORION chargers are great chargers that can be used. There is one that will be available shortly that has a built in balancer. Obviously I use ORION chargers, but I used them before running for ORION as well and I have had no issues with them.
All the ORION chargers are great chargers that can be used. There is one that will be available shortly that has a built in balancer. Obviously I use ORION chargers, but I used them before running for ORION as well and I have had no issues with them.
02-23-2009, 07:49 PM
#234
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02-23-2009, 08:40 PM
#235
orion pack to use would be 3800 30c lipo... tons of power... gear should be around 35/72 maybe higher on the 13.5. it just going to depend on the weather. but should be a good starting point
02-23-2009, 08:47 PM
#236
but like steve said there is a new lipo charger w/ built in balancer coming out soon.
02-23-2009, 09:03 PM
#237
Hey guys, I’m still new at this r/c business. I have the MRC’s Super Brain 989 charger. I just got the Orion 3800 Lipo’s I haven’t charged the batteries yet, I hear that Orion does not recommend any of the MRC’s chargers for their Lipo batteries is this correct? Also I know that I need a balancer and the one that I have is Team Check Point one. If the 989 is not really recommended would someone recommend a decent charger that I don’t have to spend a lot of money. I appreciate any and all comments from everyone and thanks in advance.
Bill
02-24-2009, 11:16 AM
#239
If you want a good charger that balances lipos and includes a built-in power supply, I would recommend the Hyperion 0606i. Because it preceded their model 0610i chargers, many racers have upgraded; so, you should be able to find a good used 0606i for about $100. If you want the highest level, go to their 0610i Duo II with a separate power supply.
Bill
Bill
Nice, push another manufacturers charger on the TEAM ORION thread
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