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12-27-2006, 08:04 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle
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|  Help me pick a charger
I have never needed a really nice charger before. I've decided I want to switch to LiPo, so that means I need a better charger. I know NOTHING about what makes a good charger, so keep that in mind! I run 6-8 cell packs, so it needs to be able to charge them as well as LiPo. I also run with others, so if it can charge multiple packs at a time, that would be nice as well. I assume it will require a power supply, it seems most of the nicer ones do. I'll also need to know if there is a power supply thatr is better than others. Money is not an object with this purchase, I plan to drop maybe $300 between the charger and power supply. I figure another $150 for some batteries, but that's another thread... |
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12-27-2006, 09:03 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: *
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For LiPo use I like the Duratrax ICE. Easy to use, understand and priced right...  |
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12-27-2006, 09:08 PM
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| RcBros Hobbies   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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I use a EOS5i that I got from MaxAmps. This charge is flipping awesome! |
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12-27-2006, 09:12 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA
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i have kokam/fma scorpion lipo batteries and charger. the charger is nice and easy to use, just plug it in, set the charge rate and wait for it to finish, also balances the cells. i just got an adpator plug to use with orion and peak performance lipos. it dosnt charge nimh's but i got a duratrax dual charger for those. probably dosnt help you any but thought i'd mention it.
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12-28-2006, 04:58 AM
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| owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC   Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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I have been using the hyperion 5idp for a while now. I agree, flippin awesome! Available for $115 WITH AC/DC input and backlit screen. Kicks the ICE up and down the street. I have also used the 7i for about a year. Same features, just a higher voltage and amperage capability. 5 amps is enough for most any pack though.
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12-28-2006, 03:32 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In ur couch steelin ur change
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the triton is good for the lipos and other bateries and charging 4 of the same as the same as charging one. but you need a power suply. the triton is about 80.00 and the power suply is about 30.00 at radioshack.
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12-28-2006, 03:39 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In ur couch steelin ur change
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go to this website for a good charger. rcbatteryclinic.com/triton.htm Last edited by readytocrawl; 12-28-2006 at 03:41 PM. |
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12-28-2006, 03:46 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN
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, i currently have the 5idp, but i'am planning on getting the 7i
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12-28-2006, 04:05 PM
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12-28-2006, 06:01 PM
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12-28-2006, 09:12 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukie OR
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From all the chargers I have had the chance to TEST... Heres my info: Hyperions are flippin AWESOME(they're coming out with a 12i !) Trition suck the super brain 977 and 989 are good Duratrax ICE is kick a$$ too My personal fav is the hyperion eos5i http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/mai...3366&pgid=chrg |
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12-29-2006, 04:48 PM
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| Rock Stacker  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the woods
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12-29-2006, 05:51 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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12-29-2006, 06:28 PM
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| owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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I hated my triton. Never gave a full charge on lipos, was ok on nimh, and after a while it didnt terminate my lipo charges. The scroll/button also got mushy after a while. Made it VERY hard to dial in the charge rate and keep it there while starting the charge. I have no experience with the ICE other than feeling one in the store. It looks very nice and I have heard great things about it, but I am a big fan of hyperion right now. The feel of the hyperion buttons is really what makes it shine for me. Feel is a large part of quality IMO, and is the reason why I use my jr6102 more than my DX6. Same radio, different switches and buttons. |
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12-29-2006, 06:48 PM
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| Adilynsdad too!   Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville
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12-29-2006, 06:55 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Shillington
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I just got a 989 from Santa. This thing is freaking awsome!! Check out the specs on this bad boy... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLTW4&P=ML |
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12-29-2006, 07:03 PM
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| owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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yes it does. It will charge a huge brick of them. 10 amp charge rate. When used near the voltage/ amperage limits the charger will pull 25 amps  | |
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12-29-2006, 07:09 PM
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| Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville
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Is it ac and/or dc | |
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12-29-2006, 10:39 PM
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| owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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It is DC and requires a hoss power supply to reach potential (or a car battery). Unless you are charging huge banks of 12s lipo cells, it is much more than will be needed. If your packs will never be more than 5s lipo or 14 cells nimh, the 5i is perfect. If you need ac power the 5i has an optional AC/DC version. I have both of those versions, but not the 12i.
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12-29-2006, 10:50 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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I use an ICE along with a radioshack powersupply. I have never had a problem and have charged Nicds, Nimhs, and LIPOs no problems. I will never use another charger.......Great Price too! Under $200 for charger and PS.
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