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Old 04-22-2016, 07:56 PM   #1
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Default Quad charger question

Looking for a good one. I did some searching and get more confused about chargers the more I read. With 2 Yeti XL running 2 batteries each I need more charger.
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Old 04-22-2016, 08:16 PM   #2
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Default Re: Quad charger question

You don't need a specific charger to charge 2 batteries at once. I use a Hobbyking ECO-10 200watt cheapo charger. It works, I'm not super fond of it, but it gets the job done.
I use a parallel charging board. I can charge up to 6 batteries with this board.

You hook up all your batteries, correctly, and select the amperage you need. Limited by your power supply / charger.

The power supply needs to supply more than the max amps your charger pulls. The ECO-10 charger is a 10amp charger.
My power supply is a 2zo-rc 47amp DC server PSU converted to power a DC charger. More than enough amperage.

When selecting how many amps to use, you add up the mah of your batteries.
If you have 2 4000mah batteries you can charge at 8amps for a 1c rating.
4amps for the 1 batt and 4 amps for the other.
The equation is the same for other mah.
2200 + 2200 = 4.4amps

You can charge higher than 1c ratings if your batteries can handle it.

Instead of multiplying your mah rating by 1 use a different variable. If your batteries can charge at 5c rating use 5.. ETC.

Hope that helps.

EDIT: Chargers I like

10amp http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

20amp Waiting for this to be in stock personally
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

Dual 20amp http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

Parallel charging board https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...dproduct=71349

Quad chargers:
4x6 amp http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

4x20 amp http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

All these chargers I've listed are DC chargers. Meaning a seperate power supply is needed.
Commonly found are converted PC powersupplies. Cheap, reliable, easy to find.

Mine: http://www.2zo-rc.com/

HK: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

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Old 04-22-2016, 08:24 PM   #3
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Default Re: Quad charger question

Lol, I know what you mean. I went with the dynamite prophet quad charger 4x100w. Its a beast, 100w/10 amp per channel. AC/DC.

Dynamite RC: Prophet Sport Quad 4 X 100W AC/DC Charger: Dynamite (DYNC2050)

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Old 04-22-2016, 08:48 PM   #4
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As robertjpjr stated, Parallel charging is the way to go.

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Old 04-22-2016, 08:54 PM   #5
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Not really, your limited to charging the same battery's. I can charge 4 different battery, 4 different cells and 4 different amp ratings. Or I charge 4 of the same batterys as a parallel one does. That's the way to go.
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Old 04-22-2016, 09:04 PM   #6
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Built my set up for charging my 6s5000 lipos for my electric planes.
Dual 30 amps & 1000 watts is over kill for my crawler, but it's what I have on hand.

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