Recommend me a battery charger

[arrmadillo]

After going through this whole thread (whew!) and looking at my "current" needs and requirements, and giving myself some room for growth, I just ordered one of these.

Besides, I like the multicolor display.....

Yeah, this thread is so long. Great choice, its a good charger and the price is good for what you get. With so many to choose from I've also weighed the differences and decided on this one. Like you said it gives you room for growth, I have so many chargers and hate to keep updating them. You will be surprised by its compact size and think you will be pleased with its performance! ?

 

[Surchaufeur]

I have a ac dc x1 and i cant charge my 4s lipo more than 3.3amp i just have 2 4000mah 4s tho so its not a big deal but when i will need a charger idk what im going to pick yet
Im on a tight budget

 

[drjim]

Yeah, this thread is so long. Great choice, its a good charger and the price is good for what you get. With so many to choose from I've also weighed the differences and decided on this one. Like you said it gives you room for growth, I have so many chargers and hate to keep updating them. You will be surprised by its compact size and think you will be pleased with its performance! ?

Yeah, it definitely checked all the right boxes for me. I bought a better charger when I bought the Senton, a Dynamite Prophet Sport Mini, and it's a doggone good little charger to start with.

And I bought a 2S Venom 4000 LiPo to try. If/when the original NiMH hump pack dies, I'll go all 2S LiPo. I was going to get the 5000 pack, but sheesh, it was $60, which sent me to the battery threads here, which led to the charger thread, which led to.....you get the picture, I'm sure!

Eventually I'll probably put in a brushless conversion, but for now, run time is more important, which is why I wanted the 4000 LiPo vs the 2400 NiMH pack.

 

[Evil-T]

Added an iCharger on a custom stand

 

[olds97_lss]

Added an iCharger on a custom stand
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Nice! 40A X 2 should get some stuff done in a hurry!

 

[Evil-T]

Nice! 40A X 2 should get some stuff done in a hurry!

Yep future proofed myself!

The PSU has a special protection circuit built in as these icharges are know to fail if one side of the PSU drops out.

 

[Custnam]

Currently using an HTRC C240 Duo and its been great. But looking into something with a little more power. Its suppose to be 10x2 but the highest Ive ever gotten it to charge my 5200mah 6s packs at is 4.2A. Maybe a Hitec X2 would be a little more powerful.

 

[slick2500]

Currently using an HTRC C240 Duo and its been great. But looking into something with a little more power. Maybe 10amps x 2 for about $100 with storage mode. Maybe a Hitec X2. Fits this perfectly.

If going X2 series get a good one like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/HITEC-X2-4...077358&hash=item2883d70654:g:lQwAAOSw7F9cPR67

400w per channel and 20a lol.

 

[arrmadillo]

If going X2 series get a good one like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/HITEC-X2-4...077358&hash=item2883d70654:g:lQwAAOSw7F9cPR67

400w per channel and 20a lol.

After I got the Hota charger, I was debating if I should have bought this one. ?

 

[Custnam]

If going X2 series get a good one like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/HITEC-X2-4...077358&hash=item2883d70654:g:lQwAAOSw7F9cPR67

400w per channel and 20a lol.

Thanks that would be perfect it was AC.

 

[slick2500]

Thanks that would be perfect it was AC.

DC > AC.
Get something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/62Amp-750W...:W2oAAOSwT0pbtCar&LH_ItemCondition=4&LH_BIN=1

 

[JvG]

I used to have AC chargers but after my 3rd 100 dollar charger i changed to DC. In the end it's even cheaper per watt charge power:
- More power
- Better chargers
- Less heat in the charger
- If a component fails it's cheaper to replace it

2 Hota's D6 and 750w power supplies for less than 250 dollars. This setup easily charges 4x6s at 2c.

 

[Custnam]

DC > AC.
Get something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/62Amp-750W-12V-RC-lipo-charger-power-supply-with-3x4mm-outputs-w-charger-stand/143346071155?hash=item2160177673:g:W2oAAOSwT0pbtCar&LH_ItemCondition=4&LH_BIN=1

I decided on a HOTA or Hobbymate D6 Pro. Ive had good luck with ACDC chargers.

 

[chevys10zr2003]

Here you go for all the people that don't want to deal with a power supply and would rather have an ACDC charger.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/venom-...tery-charger-6s-25a-600w-x-2-vnr0609/p1007653

 

[crimsonfancy]

I used to have AC chargers but after my 3rd 100 dollar charger i changed to DC. In the end it's even cheaper per watt charge power:
- More power
- Better chargers
- Less heat in the charger
- If a component fails it's cheaper to replace it

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2 Hota's D6 and 750w power supplies for less than 250 dollars. This setup easily charges 4x6s at 2c.

Where did you get your power supply(ies)? I'm looking for 24v and using one Hota charger.
Nice setup. Or, maybe @slick2500 can point me in the right direction. I can only get 8 amps from both channels total now with AC and need more because I charge 6s packs at 10a often.

 

[JvG]

Where did you get your power supply(ies)? I'm looking for 24v and using one Hota charger.
Nice setup. Or, maybe @slick2500 can point me in the right direction. I can only get 8 amps from both channels total now with AC and need more because I charge 6s packs at 10a often.

Thanks, I found them on Banggood but they are not available anymore.

 

[PRP]

Where did you get your power supply(ies)? I'm looking for 24v and using one Hota charger.
Nice setup. Or, maybe @slick2500 can point me in the right direction. I can only get 8 amps from both channels total now with AC and need more because I charge 6s packs at 10a often.

I use two of these -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071W121H7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Along with two ISDT Q6 Pros
Works great to far...

 

[Clubin]

Venom Pro Quad 400 Watt (100W x 4) 7 Amp 4-Port AC/DC Multi-Chemistry LiPo, LiHV, NiMH Battery Balance Charger with Two 5V 2.3A USB Outputs with XT60, Deans, HXT, Tamyia, EC3, JST https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HZ1M2FM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sMJMDbMMYR9R0
Any one running the venom quad 4?

 

[torc]

Venom Pro Quad 400 Watt (100W x 4) 7 Amp 4-Port AC/DC Multi-Chemistry LiPo, LiHV, NiMH Battery Balance Charger with Two 5V 2.3A USB Outputs with XT60, Deans, HXT, Tamyia, EC3, JST https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HZ1M2FM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sMJMDbMMYR9R0
Any one running the venom quad 4?

I do. Great charger!

 

[slick2500]

Where did you get your power supply(ies)? I'm looking for 24v and using one Hota charger.
Nice setup. Or, maybe @slick2500 can point me in the right direction. I can only get 8 amps from both channels total now with AC and need more because I charge 6s packs at 10a often.

I never got a notification for this.
I bought mine off ebay but it was only 12v. 24v psus are not as readily available and more expensive than 12v.