After an exhaustive search of the web and this site I am just more confused. I want to purchase a AC/DC lipo charger with a balancer included if possible. Please suggest a high quality charger that works for you. Maybe there should be a definitive charger thread sticky? Thanks in advance for the help"thumbsup"
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Please suggest a Lipo charger
- Thread starter frdtrkguy
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I'm currently using a Triton and I like it. I'm only charging 2 cell lipos though. When I get a couple 3 cells,I'll go with a Hyperion EOS 5idp These things are awesome little units. Dang near charge anything you'll need.
Hyperion just released the 0606 that charges and balances all in one unit, and it plugs into an AC outlet. Price is $140 I think, I have a package of them coming to my door in a day or two.
racerrandy
Quarry Creeper
Ditto on what raptorman said. I bought the dc only version, which the newest version will do A123 cells too. If you have a power supply, I can't see getting a better charger for the money.
Later,Randy
Later,Randy
JRH,
Will this be available on the web site soon? I sent you an e-mail asking about some lipo batteries too. Id like to get the whole shebang from HH if possible. I want to buy right the first time instead of buying twice!!
Thanks
It will be on the web site as soon as I get them, and I will post up in my vendor section about it too.
Wrecker
[HOONIGAN]
I would definitely go with the hyperion 5i ac/dc. I've got the newer version so it charges my a123 packs. This charger is freakin sweet. It charges everything, has really high cell count limits for everything, and plugs into the wall which is way nice. The only downfall is that you have to buy a seperate balancer for it, but it sounds like the 0606 that JRH is getting will fix that problem."thumbsup"
The 5i does not balance, it is a seperate device.
cman_1500w
Rock Crawler
What about the MRC 989? It sells for $145 and comes with a power supply.
JohnRobHolmes, how do you think it stacks up against the Hyperion 0606?
Specs from MRC's site:
- AC/DC Thermal Controlled & Fan Cooled Battery Charger, Including 10 Amp Fan Cooled AC Power Supply
- Patented Micro Peak® Technology Included for NiCd & NiMH packs
- Charges: 1 to 25 NiCd / NiMH Cells, 1 to 8 Cell Lithium, and 6-24 volt Lead Acid/Gel Cell Batteries
- Cell Range of: 100-19,900 mAH
- Charge Rate of: 0.1A up to 10.0A for NiCd / NiMH, and 1.2c max for Lithium Cells
- Discharge Rate of: 0.1A up to 10.0A with Adjustable Cut-off Range
- Adjustable Peak Sensitivity
- 24 Battery Profile/Memory Storage with Safety Confirmation (MRC SafeGuard™ Technology) & profile history recall
- Auto Cycle Mode (1-9 cycles, 1-199 minute delay per cycle) For Battery Conditioning
- Adjustable Trickle Charge Feature
- Temperature Cutoff Range from 110°-160°F
- Motor Break-in Feature with Adjustable Time & Output
- 1-30VDC 10A (120VA) Adjustable Output for Comm Lathe or Tire Cutter, etc
- 10A AC Power Supply, Temperature Probe, & Assorted Connectors Included
JohnRobHolmes, how do you think it stacks up against the Hyperion 0606?
Specs from MRC's site:
- AC/DC Thermal Controlled & Fan Cooled Battery Charger, Including 10 Amp Fan Cooled AC Power Supply
- Patented Micro Peak® Technology Included for NiCd & NiMH packs
- Charges: 1 to 25 NiCd / NiMH Cells, 1 to 8 Cell Lithium, and 6-24 volt Lead Acid/Gel Cell Batteries
- Cell Range of: 100-19,900 mAH
- Charge Rate of: 0.1A up to 10.0A for NiCd / NiMH, and 1.2c max for Lithium Cells
- Discharge Rate of: 0.1A up to 10.0A with Adjustable Cut-off Range
- Adjustable Peak Sensitivity
- 24 Battery Profile/Memory Storage with Safety Confirmation (MRC SafeGuard™ Technology) & profile history recall
- Auto Cycle Mode (1-9 cycles, 1-199 minute delay per cycle) For Battery Conditioning
- Adjustable Trickle Charge Feature
- Temperature Cutoff Range from 110°-160°F
- Motor Break-in Feature with Adjustable Time & Output
- 1-30VDC 10A (120VA) Adjustable Output for Comm Lathe or Tire Cutter, etc
- 10A AC Power Supply, Temperature Probe, & Assorted Connectors Included
Well ive decided to get the Hyperion 0606 AC/DC charger now for batteries... Are the Max Amps Lipo's any good and if so is 4 cell 14.8 volts too much (overkill) ? They will fit and are supported by the Mamba Max and the charger. If 14.8 is too much I will look into the 11.1's..
Depends on the motor you are using. For the money the Maxamps lipos are nothing special, they just have good advertising.
Well right now I have been having really good luck with my 27t brushed motor on 7.2 Nimh. But I believe 11.1 or 14.8 will neccesitate a motor change.. What do you suggest in a brushed motor? Will a lathe handle 14.8?
A 55t motor would do very well on 3s or 4s lipo, but most rigs can't gear low enough for 4s lipo so you could use a 75t instead.
On second thought, I am beating you on 7.2 volts guess 14.8 is way overkill
WK Killer eh.. :lol:
With 14.8 my truck would jump from rock to rock instead of crawl. It would be alot of fun but I dont think the droopy suspension will handle the landings...:shock:
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