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Old 03-17-2008, 08:59 PM   #1
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Default A good Lipo / all around charger

OK well i got back into fast moving things, mainly my losi xxx bk2 with a mambamax 5700kv motor... I am looking at lipo batteries but i need a charger/balancer to charge them... what r ur guy's recomdations for a good lipo charger.
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Old 03-17-2008, 09:09 PM   #2
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i have an Ice and i like it so far.
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Old 03-17-2008, 09:13 PM   #3
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Hyperion all the way.

http://holmeshobbies.com/home.php?cat=7
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Old 03-17-2008, 09:30 PM   #4
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Duratrax Ice charger and Blinky balancer. Cheap and effective.
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:16 AM   #5
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hmm how important is it to balance your lipo's as your charge...

Also do you charge from say the main deans clip (assuming you use deans) or the balancing port?

the ice is outta the question... im not spending 130bucks on a charger to only have to get a 12v dc source also (although a 40 dollar computer powersupply would be perfect... still to much tho)
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Old 03-18-2008, 11:29 AM   #6
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http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/?si...owlipos&sale=Y

Hyperion chargers all the way too...
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Old 03-18-2008, 11:45 AM   #7
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gah if only Cheap battery packs had the 4800 2S lipos instock... id love to run my losi on one of thoes.
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:25 PM   #8
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Hyperion EOS0606i. Got mine from Holmes with a pair of Vislero lipos and love the setup. works great, easy to use.
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Old 03-18-2008, 06:23 PM   #9
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I have the Common Sense R/C and like it alot. I think it was around $100, but you do need a powere supply.
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I second the ICE I have one and its worth every penny for what its capable of.
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Old 03-19-2008, 12:16 AM   #11
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gah lookin around a good lipo charger is expensive, i was looking for a decent lipo charger and balancer for under 100 bucks.


BTW do these look like good LIPO bats... 4400MAH 25c for 50 bucks, sounds a lil to good to be true.

http://cgi.ebay.com/7-4V-25C-4400mAh...742.m153.l1262
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Old 03-19-2008, 12:25 AM   #12
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My 2 main chargers are the Triton2 and my old-reliable Orbit Microloader. Both do lipo and nicd/nimh.
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Old 03-19-2008, 08:55 AM   #13
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gah if only Cheap battery packs had the 4800 2S lipos instock... id love to run my losi on one of thoes.

Check out here: http://www.maxamps.com/categories.php?cat=13 and here: http://www.maxamps.com/categories.php?cat=72 and here: http://www.maxamps.com/categories.php?cat=32 . We've got every thing you need for all the different rigs you have. We were the first to offer Li-Po's for Cars/Trucks and continue to have the widest selection available anywhere. If you have any questions ask here or shoot me an E-Mail.

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Old 03-19-2008, 11:35 AM   #14
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Check out here: http://www.maxamps.com/categories.php?cat=13 and here: http://www.maxamps.com/categories.php?cat=72 and here: http://www.maxamps.com/categories.php?cat=32 . We've got every thing you need for all the different rigs you have. We were the first to offer Li-Po's for Cars/Trucks and continue to have the widest selection available anywhere. If you have any questions ask here or shoot me an E-Mail.

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thanks for the info, but im sorry to say your guy's prices are too high for my tastes.
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One thing to remeber is that we offer a member program. If you register on the left side of the home page you'll get 5% off the first order and if that order goes over $100.00 you'll get 10% off the next order. This discount can increase up to a max of 20% off depending on how much you spend in the future. Also we offer the industries best warranty and customer service. You get not only a high quality product but high quality service after the sale.

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One thing to remeber is that we offer a member program. If you register on the left side of the home page you'll get 5% off the first order and if that order goes over $100.00 you'll get 10% off the next order. This discount can increase up to a max of 20% off depending on how much you spend in the future. Also we offer the industries best warranty and customer service. You get not only a high quality product but high quality service after the sale.

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sounds good ill keep you guys in mind. But it isnt looking like your going to be able to beat a 4400mah 2s 25c lipo for 50 bucks. Sorry
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Old 03-19-2008, 04:53 PM   #17
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Yeah good luck with that pack. You get what you pay for.

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Yeah good luck with that pack. You get what you pay for.

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X2,you get what ya pay for.Just go to Max Amps and get the good stuff.
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For crawling a cheap/budget pack is fine. Can get away with a tiny pack compared to average speed vehicles.

For a nice cheap charger use the polycharge and if you want a balancer then use the equinox. http://www.electrifly.com/charger.html
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For crawling a cheap/budget pack is fine. Can get away with a tiny pack compared to average speed vehicles.

For a nice cheap charger use the polycharge and if you want a balancer then use the equinox. http://www.electrifly.com/charger.html
Whats with them not posting any prices? They worried about giving you stickershock?
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