| |
| |||||||
 |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
03-05-2009, 01:20 PM
| #1 |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Post Falls, ID
Posts: 337
|  whats the best budget lipo charger out now that will be able to handle everything?
i want to be able to charger batts for my 2.2 all the way down to the micro t batts which are as small as 150mAh 2s 7.4v. I already have a volt meter so having a display isn't a must have for me but wouldn't hurt. Of course with lipo, safety is a concern, it will be charged indoors, so i am not excited about experimental stuff. I am new to lipo. Tower emailed me a deal for $20 off $50, so if they have one that would be great or if a vendor on here can help me that would work as well. |
|  |
| Sponsored Links | |
| | |
|
03-05-2009, 01:40 PM
| #2 |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clermont
Posts: 217
|
I like my Onyx 230 a lot, but you will need to spend another $30 bucks or so for the balancer that plugs into it.
|
|
| |
|
03-05-2009, 04:25 PM
| #3 |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 225
|
I love my Electrifly Triton EQ.
|
|
| |
|
03-05-2009, 05:17 PM
| #4 |
| Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph
Posts: 26
|
Hmmm to handle everything: icharger ic6 (Budget): http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6463 icharger 106B-plus: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6792 I have the 106B+ since i need the high AMPS to charger my 8K batts real quick. |
|
| |
|
03-05-2009, 05:33 PM
| #5 | |
| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah
Posts: 691
| Quote:
| |
|
| |
|
03-05-2009, 05:49 PM
| #6 | |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clermont
Posts: 217
| Quote:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTCK1 & balancer http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMGS7&P=M | |
|
| |
|
03-06-2009, 01:46 PM
| #7 |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Post Falls, ID
Posts: 337
|
any thoughts on this one? http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15225 after reading the reviews of it, seems like a bit of modding (which i like to do anyway!), should make it a good all around charger. do most of them require a seperate power supply? i take it using an old atx psu would be a cheap way to go? |
|
| |
|
03-06-2009, 03:42 PM
| #8 |
| Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: US
Posts: 29
|
Yes you can mod an old CPU power supply. But using a cheap power supply will give poor voltage on the 12v rails. Try to get a high quality power supply: This guys is selling some very powerful power supplies: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...light=hyperion You can check this out, he mods power supplies for you: http://www.jackedupcustoms.com/ And check ebay, there are some good deal to be had on there. |
|
| |
|
03-06-2009, 05:04 PM
| #9 |
| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CO
Posts: 549
|
what are your guys' thoughts on the dynamite prophet plus charger?
|
|
| |
|
03-06-2009, 05:47 PM
| #10 | |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Post Falls, ID
Posts: 337
| Quote:
| |
|
| |
|
03-06-2009, 05:59 PM
| #11 |
| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CO
Posts: 549
|
i just did some research on it, it only does nihm and nicd:-( i want something that does absolutely everything i will ever have. if anything exists.
|
|
| |
|
03-06-2009, 06:39 PM
| #12 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska
Posts: 107
|
Onyx 230 has been working great for all my needs. Don't be fooled by all the balancing hype.... you don't need it!
|
|
| |
|
03-06-2009, 09:08 PM
| #13 | |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Post Falls, ID
Posts: 337
| Quote:
| |
|
| |
|
03-08-2009, 07:49 AM
| #14 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska
Posts: 107
|
I have seen many locals run a whole season of racing without ever balancing. Some have checked them just to see how out of balance they really are.... it was a very small amount, if any!! Insane.... all the people dropping hard earned money on stuff they don't need? That is insane! I have never used super cheap(ebay) lipos either...? |
|
| |
|
03-08-2009, 06:25 PM
| #15 |
| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vernon
Posts: 4
|
i have a dynamite prophet plus, it is fine for nimh but nothing fancy, no lipo. i have heard nothing but good stuff about the onyx 230 i think that is the charger of the year, (definately with traxxas users anyway) |
|
| |
|
03-08-2009, 06:45 PM
| #16 |
| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunset, Utah
Posts: 69
|
I like the Triton Eq  . Remember you get what you pay for.
|
|
| |
|
03-08-2009, 07:24 PM
| #17 |
| Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Socal
Posts: 81
|
Can the Onyx230 peak charge NiMh's?
|
|
| |
|
03-08-2009, 07:38 PM
| #18 | |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska
Posts: 107
| Quote:
| |
|
| |
|
03-08-2009, 08:21 PM
| #19 |
| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nebraska
Posts: 819
|
There is also the Elite 5iBC. A friend of mine has one and really likes it.
|
|
| |
|
03-08-2009, 08:33 PM
| #20 |
| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Rochelle
Posts: 363
|
get a new triton eq for 129 at tower hobbies. or get the triton eq2 it chargers a little faster and have better features. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVRS6&P=ML http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVZA8&P=ML |
|
| |
|
| |
Linear Mode
