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muddywaters · 10-27-2011, 11:51 AM

Neep help forum people. I'm placing and order on and Axial Wraith and whant to run it right out of the box until all my aftermarket upgrades come in. And was wondering what is the best Charger to buy to charge any type of battery. Also what battery would you guy's recommend to use on the Wraith until the motor dies and my part's come in. I will be getting all new motor,ecs etc. etc. Thank's for your help.

Trubble · 10-27-2011, 12:54 PM

For charger, I reccomend the Duratrax Onyx 235. If you're looking to charge 3S 5000mAh LiPo's at 1C, then might want to look into Traxxas' new EZ Peak Plus, as I believe that one's 80 watts. Since I seem to prefer running with some pretty heavy mAh in my packs, I'm thinking my next charger will likely be a Hyperion.

For batteries, I'm still a big fan of NiMh's, but it's your choice. I've had good luck with the Duratrax DTX line (4600 & 5000mAh anyways), and the 'stock' Traxxas packs. Never tried matched or premium NiMh packs. For LiPo, 2S is enough for me right now, but I run an AX-10 w/55 turn motor. You're running more of a go-fast rig, you might want the extra speed of a 3S, who knows. I'd really like to try out some LiFe packs, but that dream's quite a ways over the horizon right now.

Cheapbatterypacks.com might have something for you, couldn't hurt to look around their site for a while.

forbid89 · 10-27-2011, 02:04 PM

I would take a look at the Thunder AC6 charger:

Thunder AC6 Smart LiPo Balance Charger/Discharger w/ AC Adapter for 1-6 Lipo/ 1-15 Nimh + USB to PC Software

It's about half the price of the Onyx and can charge up to 6S lipo (The onyx can do 4S max). Also take a look at their gens ace and sky lipo's, many people on here run them (myself included) with great results.

Rxracer · 10-27-2011, 05:07 PM

Personally i went with the thunder t610 from Hobbpartz.
It can charge lipo and balance at up to 10 amps. and can do up to like 16 or 18 cell NiMH.
It hard to beat for 50 bux.
Rob

forbid89 · 10-27-2011, 05:13 PM

If you decide to go with the T610 or a similar DC only charger, make sure you have a power supply to go with it.

Draggermirage · 10-27-2011, 05:15 PM

Keep in mind that the Wraith will NOT readily accept a 3S Lipo pack without a an external BEC. It will readily accept 2S liPo and 6 cell NimH stick packs.

If it were me, and for absolute ease of use and bang for the buck, stick with a NimH stick pack and a Lipo compatible charger (To support future Lipo use). They're the safest to use (No explosion risk), typically most inexpensive and pretty durable.

For a charger, the only one that I have experience with is the Dynamite Passport Ultra. It's somewhat expensive at $120, but it charges every battery I own (Lipo, LiFe, NimH, NiCd, Pb, etc).

10-27-2011, 11:51 AM	#1
muddywaters RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,168	RTR batteries/ battery charger Neep help forum people. I'm placing and order on and Axial Wraith and whant to run it right out of the box until all my aftermarket upgrades come in. And was wondering what is the best Charger to buy to charge any type of battery. Also what battery would you guy's recommend to use on the Wraith until the motor dies and my part's come in. I will be getting all new motor,ecs etc. etc. Thank's for your help.

10-27-2011, 12:54 PM	#2
Trubble Proverbial threadkiller Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,453	For charger, I reccomend the Duratrax Onyx 235. If you're looking to charge 3S 5000mAh LiPo's at 1C, then might want to look into Traxxas' new EZ Peak Plus, as I believe that one's 80 watts. Since I seem to prefer running with some pretty heavy mAh in my packs, I'm thinking my next charger will likely be a Hyperion. For batteries, I'm still a big fan of NiMh's, but it's your choice. I've had good luck with the Duratrax DTX line (4600 & 5000mAh anyways), and the 'stock' Traxxas packs. Never tried matched or premium NiMh packs. For LiPo, 2S is enough for me right now, but I run an AX-10 w/55 turn motor. You're running more of a go-fast rig, you might want the extra speed of a 3S, who knows. I'd really like to try out some LiFe packs, but that dream's quite a ways over the horizon right now. Cheapbatterypacks.com might have something for you, couldn't hurt to look around their site for a while.

10-27-2011, 02:04 PM	#3
forbid89 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 423	I would take a look at the Thunder AC6 charger: Thunder AC6 Smart LiPo Balance Charger/Discharger w/ AC Adapter for 1-6 Lipo/ 1-15 Nimh + USB to PC Software It's about half the price of the Onyx and can charge up to 6S lipo (The onyx can do 4S max). Also take a look at their gens ace and sky lipo's, many people on here run them (myself included) with great results.

10-27-2011, 05:07 PM	#4
Rxracer Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2011 Location: WA Posts: 75	Personally i went with the thunder t610 from Hobbpartz. It can charge lipo and balance at up to 10 amps. and can do up to like 16 or 18 cell NiMH. It hard to beat for 50 bux. Rob

10-27-2011, 05:13 PM	#5
forbid89 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 423	If you decide to go with the T610 or a similar DC only charger, make sure you have a power supply to go with it.

10-27-2011, 05:15 PM	#6
Draggermirage Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 197	Keep in mind that the Wraith will NOT readily accept a 3S Lipo pack without a an external BEC. It will readily accept 2S liPo and 6 cell NimH stick packs. If it were me, and for absolute ease of use and bang for the buck, stick with a NimH stick pack and a Lipo compatible charger (To support future Lipo use). They're the safest to use (No explosion risk), typically most inexpensive and pretty durable. For a charger, the only one that I have experience with is the Dynamite Passport Ultra. It's somewhat expensive at $120, but it charges every battery I own (Lipo, LiFe, NimH, NiCd, Pb, etc).

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