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ultimateoffroad · 12-29-2009, 07:54 PM

I am new to this guys so bear with me. I bought an AX-10 used and it came with a battery pack that has all together 7 Elite 1500 NiMH batteries. The rig did not come with a charger. Can you all give me some advice regarding brands and what to look for and not?

perry3182 · 12-29-2009, 08:57 PM

Go for something that will be capable of doing lipo's down the road. I use a venom pro charger, does everything I need and comes with loads of connectors. Spend a little bit extra now and save in the long run.

wanantrdsc · 12-29-2009, 10:12 PM

Onyx 230

Sharkey · 12-29-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wanantrdsc

Onyx 230

i second that. its a bargin for everything it does.

rugerboy · 12-29-2009, 10:29 PM

I have the venom (pro?) charger. this thing charges EVERY THING! and it was like $135.00

rentstdi · 12-29-2009, 10:44 PM

Do all AC/DC charger 40 bucks!!

Im thinking about this one,

kmnss · 12-30-2009, 12:10 AM

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...lancer/Charger

You'll need a power supply...

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6879

Make sure to open the Turnigy before using it to make sure there's no random screws in the case... Those HongKong/Chinese like to make you work a little for the price.

Rockcrawler · 12-30-2009, 02:35 AM

I have been running the Hyperion 0606I for a while and love it.

Its AC/DC too.

CRSMacgyver · 12-30-2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockcrawler

I have been running the Hyperion 0606I for a while and love it.

Its AC/DC too.

X2 I am been using this one as well.

KrawlOff-Road.com · 12-30-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CRSMacgyver

X2 I am been using this one as well.

X3. We just got them on our site and love them! If you are going to spend money on a charger, you should go ahead and spend the little extra and get a nice one that will last a long time. It is a big investment. If you plan on sticking with RC's, you will thank yourself in the long run!

-Jason

silentcircus · 12-30-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockcrawler

I have been running the Hyperion 0606I for a while and love it.

Its AC/DC too.

X4. I've had mine for a couple of months now and absolutely love it. Easy to use and does everything you could need it to do and then some.

ultimateoffroad · 12-30-2009, 02:25 PM

Missed most of your replies. Picked up the Venom Pro Charger today.

bones702002 · 08-09-2010, 05:49 AM

i have a mrc about 10yrs old still works great

DNAMRC · 08-09-2010, 02:47 PM

Racer's Edge just came out with a new fairly compact charger (about the size of the Duratrax ICE) that runs around $135 (street price) and has a built-in 8A power supply. It also has a built-in balancer and includes a charging adapter that pretty much can account for almost any plug. It is backlit, has a 5 year warranty, & comes in a nifty aluminum carrying case. I believe it is going to be featured in an upcoming R/C magazine.

http://www.racers-edge.com/Racers_Ed.../rcesc2010.htm

2manytickets · 08-09-2010, 03:09 PM

go with the hypiron its a great charger and everthing you will need it to do. now and down the road

mullins · 08-10-2010, 04:59 PM

http://www.valuehobby.com/products.php?category_id=13

These Imax chargers are good "cheap" chargers. I've been using mine to charge A123. Value Hobby's service is second to none. It's mostly airplane stuff though.

cbtu0914 · 08-10-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mullins

http://www.valuehobby.com/products.php?category_id=13

These Imax chargers are good "cheap" chargers. I've been using mine to charge A123. Value Hobby's service is second to none. It's mostly airplane stuff though.

+1, value hobby is great, and the prices are excellent as well. I have the b6 pro and for the money it's great, none of the inaccurate balancing issues that troubled the early b6's. Also the b8 is supposed to be pretty good as well, and it's a 150w charger, not bad for $50.

DNAMRC · 08-10-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mullins

http://www.valuehobby.com/products.php?category_id=13

These Imax chargers are good "cheap" chargers. I've been using mine to charge A123. Value Hobby's service is second to none. It's mostly airplane stuff though.

I would vouch for these, too. The only reason that I didn't recommend them is because if it breaks down, there really isn't any type of warranty. My friends and I have ordered a bunch of different Hong Kong (cheap like these) chargers and haven't had any issues, yet. Imax tends to have less complaints about their products and my impression is that their stuff is more reliable. Power supplies are another story, though.

Chris_The_Battery_Man · 08-10-2010, 08:00 PM

We sell these that will do lipos too, and have a built in balancer for $65. Free shipping too:

http://cheapbatterypacks.com/?menu=448EGD8AF2

Scottmisfits · 08-10-2010, 08:02 PM

I'm using the Hyperion 0606i AC/DC as well.

The Onyx 230 is an OK charger but by the time you get it and an external balancer you're only $20-30 away from a charger with an integral balancer which will work better than an external balancer. It's designed to work with it.

12-29-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
ultimateoffroad Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pearland Posts: 14	What Charger? I am new to this guys so bear with me. I bought an AX-10 used and it came with a battery pack that has all together 7 Elite 1500 NiMH batteries. The rig did not come with a charger. Can you all give me some advice regarding brands and what to look for and not?

12-29-2009, 10:44 PM	#6
rentstdi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: vaca, nor cal Posts: 134	Do all AC/DC charger 40 bucks!! Im thinking about this one, Last edited by rentstdi; 12-29-2009 at 10:47 PM.

08-09-2010, 02:47 PM	#14
DNAMRC Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 59	Racer's Edge just came out with a new fairly compact charger (about the size of the Duratrax ICE) that runs around $135 (street price) and has a built-in 8A power supply. It also has a built-in balancer and includes a charging adapter that pretty much can account for almost any plug. It is backlit, has a 5 year warranty, & comes in a nifty aluminum carrying case. I believe it is going to be featured in an upcoming R/C magazine. http://www.racers-edge.com/Racers_Ed.../rcesc2010.htm Last edited by DNAMRC; 08-10-2010 at 01:03 AM.

12-29-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
perry3182 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grande Prairie Posts: 47	Go for something that will be capable of doing lipo's down the road. I use a venom pro charger, does everything I need and comes with loads of connectors. Spend a little bit extra now and save in the long run.

12-29-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
wanantrdsc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 240	Onyx 230

12-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#5
rugerboy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Citrus Heights Posts: 207	I have the venom (pro?) charger. this thing charges EVERY THING! and it was like $135.00

12-30-2009, 12:10 AM	#7
kmnss Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington Posts: 684	http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...lancer/Charger You'll need a power supply... http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6879 Make sure to open the Turnigy before using it to make sure there's no random screws in the case... Those HongKong/Chinese like to make you work a little for the price.

12-30-2009, 02:35 AM	#8
Rockcrawler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Posts: 6,777	I have been running the Hyperion 0606I for a while and love it. Its AC/DC too.

12-30-2009, 02:25 PM	#12
ultimateoffroad Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pearland Posts: 14	Missed most of your replies. Picked up the Venom Pro Charger today.

08-09-2010, 05:49 AM	#13
bones702002 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: point Posts: 3	i have a mrc about 10yrs old still works great

08-09-2010, 03:09 PM	#15
2manytickets Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: woodland Posts: 143	go with the hypiron its a great charger and everthing you will need it to do. now and down the road

08-10-2010, 04:59 PM	#16
mullins Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: evansville Posts: 3	http://www.valuehobby.com/products.php?category_id=13 These Imax chargers are good "cheap" chargers. I've been using mine to charge A123. Value Hobby's service is second to none. It's mostly airplane stuff though.

08-10-2010, 08:00 PM	#19
Chris_The_Battery_Man I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukie OR Posts: 2,078	We sell these that will do lipos too, and have a built in balancer for $65. Free shipping too: http://cheapbatterypacks.com/?menu=448EGD8AF2

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08-10-2010, 08:02 PM	#20
Scottmisfits Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 913	I'm using the Hyperion 0606i AC/DC as well. The Onyx 230 is an OK charger but by the time you get it and an external balancer you're only $20-30 away from a charger with an integral balancer which will work better than an external balancer. It's designed to work with it.

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