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Old 12-03-2012, 04:22 PM   #1
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Default Charger with Storage Mode

I am looking for advice or suggestions for a charger. I do not need “the fastest” nor “the cheapest” charger; which is what I have found when searching rccrawler. What the ideal charger would be for me:

  • Have at least ten battery profiles
  • Have a Storage Mode, where by it will charge or discharge my LiPos to a storage voltage
  • Charge LiPo, LiFe, NiMH and maybe even my Lead Acid motorcycle battery
  • Have AC/DC input, I don’t really want to mod a PC power supply, but I will if that gets me more bang for the buck
  • Able to charge at least a 4s LiPo
As mentioned, I don’t need the fastest charger. I always charge at 1c. It would be handy to be able to charge two batteries at the same time, but definitely not a deal breaker.

Some of the models that have come up in my research:
  • Hitec X1 AC Plus
  • Hitec X4 AC Plus
  • Thunder Power TP160C
  • Venom Pro
  • Dynamite Passport Duo
Any feedback on some of the models I have found or suggestions?
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Old 12-03-2012, 05:43 PM   #2
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Default Re: Charger with Storage Mode

A couple more chargers that may fit the bill
  • Team Orion Advantage Touch
  • Bantam E-Station BC6DX-II
Any experience with either of these?
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Old 12-03-2012, 06:54 PM   #3
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Default Re: Charger with Storage Mode

I have a number of chargers (mostly Venom Pro Chargers), I never use the "storage mode".
We have a year or 2 on LiPO packs without using storage mode.
We usually charge at "1C" since we plan on when we run rigs, thus a higher charge rate is moot.
The time it takes to program a pack to charge is so short, I really don't use the "Programmed modes" to do different packs. I'm lazy, just not that lazy.

Some will say I spent too much, but they do what I need.
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Old 12-03-2012, 07:30 PM   #4
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Default Re: Charger with Storage Mode

I am using the Hitec X4 and love it. For the money it's well worth it.
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