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04-30-2010, 03:16 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Laceys Spring, Alabama
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|  Lipo chargers - Best one under a $100
I've just bought a L-Trail MRC and it uses 2S lipos. I'm still in the dark ages with my nimh's. What charger would you recommend for under $100? Also what kind of battery specs should I be looking for? Meaning what mah's and 20c, 25c, etc? Any help would be appreciated. Thx!
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04-30-2010, 05:55 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Who's asking?
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In MHO the CellPro chargers are hands down the best and they are made in the USA  http://www.fmadirect.com/detail.htm?...360§ion=45 You will need an adaptor for whatever balance tap you decide on. Value hobby sells a solid Lipon and they are in the USA http://www.valuehobby.com/products.php?category_id=3 Check your dimentions and select a lipo with a 25-30C rating that will fit. Remember lipos do not need a breaking in, do not have memory, should not be run to below 3.0v per cell, and should be store at 3.8v per cell. If you want them to last balance charge them every time. PS - I know the charger is out of stock but they replenish stock really quickly, if you give them a call they most likely will have one they can ship you now. |
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04-30-2010, 06:31 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anderson
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We have the Hyperion EOS0606i for 109.99 shipped! Today is the last day for this deal! Hands down, best deal around! And we have lipos too! -Jason |
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04-30-2010, 07:29 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Acushnet Mass near cape cod
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04-30-2010, 10:24 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered
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The Thunder Power 610c is a nice little charger at $99.99. I picked one up a month ago and I'm really pleased with the features and adjustability...compact as well. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...?ProdID=THP610 |
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04-30-2010, 10:33 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: YYZ
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Not the best but I would like to recommend you the following... http://www.hobbypartz.com/thac6smbachw.html It's got a built-in Power Supply aswell,,, so you do not need to purchase a addition hardware. |
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04-30-2010, 10:42 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: River Falls
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This was the best set-up for me.. http://cgi.ebay.com/Losi-LOSB9603-1-...item588083b735 and a "Blinky" balancer by common sense rc... With a 2A power supply, the charger plgs right into the wall and charged up my 2200mah 30c lipos in a jiffy.. |
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04-30-2010, 11:15 PM
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| TEAM MODERATOR   Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee
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Pretty fair amount under $100 for a couple great chargers. Hyperion 0403i Charger----$65 Hyperion EOS0606I DC Charger----$85 As far as C rating. IMHO,you shouldn't go under 25c continuous/35c burst. Low C rated packs can swell if you drain them to fast. Hot motors,tall gearing and/or heavier trucks can really draw the power fast. Granted,a 1.9 probably wouldn't need a 25c rated pack,if you ever need to put the pack in a bigger 2.2 or something,the pack would be up for the task. Saves money in the long run since your packs can be used in several models. In a nutshell,higher C rated packs can dump power faster for longer periods without failure. There's allot to it though. Here's a couple good reads....Battery University! School is in session! Battery info. | |
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04-30-2010, 11:18 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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05-01-2010, 01:11 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norway
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Most lipo fires are caused by chargers set to charge a different type of battery or set to charge lipos with higher cell count than the one connected. This wont happen with the FMA carger since it is a lipo only charger and it charges each cell separately through the ballance plug of your battery. You always end up with a perfectly ballanced pack after charging  Last edited by Lorents; 05-01-2010 at 01:25 AM. | |
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05-01-2010, 02:49 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wenatchee
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I'm old fashion i guess the duratraxx ice is in my opinion the most versatile and user friendly. The only downfall is there is balancer included. The equinox is a great partner for the ICE happy hunting |
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05-01-2010, 07:42 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cantaffordtes, WA
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I'm running the Thunder AC6 and it seems to work great. I did have the first ones power supply fail but it was quickly replaced with no issues. I only wanted an Ac/Dc charger for convience. I charge several batteries in parallel without any problems. $55 http://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Balanc.../dp/9269806723 |
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05-01-2010, 07:57 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mccalla,Al
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You can also buy a insert for your power point(at radio shack) and charge your batt's on the way to the comp, or scaling, which ever you prefer. | |
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05-01-2010, 08:13 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Laceys Spring, Alabama
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AWESOME! Thanks for all the info. I think I've narrowed it down to the Cell-Pro, Thunder AC6 or Hyperion EOS0606I. I haven't read up on all of these yet but i will today.
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05-01-2010, 08:53 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: My Old Kentucky Home....
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I have the EOS0606I and am really glad the club members talked me into it. The AC charge capability is perfect for charging all my batteries the night before a comp and then at the comp I have the charger and a 12V gel cell (a starter box battery) mounted in the top of my tool box for charging on the fly.
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05-01-2010, 11:14 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Who's asking?
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05-02-2010, 09:51 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: socal
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I like the accucell 6
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05-02-2010, 10:30 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky
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im getting the Thunder Ac6, watch the video its verry user friendly and its at a pretty damn good price!
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05-02-2010, 10:54 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wenatchee
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DURATRAXX ICE is your only option I think, my atomic has them for 89.99 plus free shipping they are user friendly and durable.
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05-02-2010, 11:12 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West, Lafayette
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I have been running the Turnigy Accucel 6 for a while now and I like it.
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