What charger are you using for 6s 5000mah?

[TechDad]

I've read the sticky but wanted to see what you guys were using. It doesn't matter if I charge one or two at a time,I just want to get a charger that's up to the job.

 

[slick2500]

I would look at the HOTA D6+.

 

[TechDad]

I would look at the HOTA D6+.

So that's fine for charging dual 6s 5000mah?

 

[Uplift-RC]

i JUST USE THE LECTRON PRO ACDC-DUO - COMMON SENSE RC ACDC-DUO Two-Port Multi-Chemistry Balancing Charger (LiPo/LiFe/LiHV/NiMH)

 

[crimsonfancy]

So that's fine for charging dual 6s 5000mah?

It will as it is but will faster if you purchase a DC power supply. For me, I don't need to go faster and I absolutely love my Hota charger. Probably in the top 3 hobby purchases I've made. Cant beat the value and software is intuitive and does all we need. Even does stuff we don't need like wirelessly charge our phones.

 

[TechDad]

It will as it is but will faster if you purchase a DC power supply. For me, I don't need to go faster and I absolutely love my Hota charger. Probably in the top 3 hobby purchases I've made. Cant beat the value and software is intuitive and does all we need. Even does stuff we don't need like wirelessly charge our phones.

So it does come with an AC power cord? No need for faster for me either. I could actually go with charging one at a time and be ok.

 

[r4nd0m]

I got the Spektrum smart charger (S2100/2x100W) and a Revolectrix Pl8v2 (1350W/40A) charges 4x6S5000mah in ~24mins ... options and options....

 

[crimsonfancy]

So it does come with an AC power cord? No need for faster for me either. I could actually go with charging one at a time and be ok.

Yes. Comes with AC power cord. Just need some xt60 to whatever battery plugs you use...similar to ISDT chargers.

Yes. Comes with AC power cord. Just need some xt60 to whatever battery plugs you use...similar to ISDT chargers.

Something like this
https://ebay.to/2voENtr

 

[slick2500]

Yeah if my Hitec X2 400 ever dies the Hota D6+ is definitely my first choice for a replacement.

 

[Clubin]

So it does come with an AC power cord? No need for faster for me either. I could actually go with charging one at a time and be ok.

The icharger 406 does not. I use a sky Rc power supply cranked up to 30vdc
What is the c rating on your 6s batteries? 2? 3?

 

[Sludog]

I got the Spektrum smart charger (S2100/2x100W) and a Revolectrix Pl8v2 (1350W/40A) charges 4x6S5000mah in ~24mins ... options and options....

Was looking to get one of these smart chargers as well. How do you like it?
Do you use the Spektrum smart batteries as well?
I currently have a Venom Duo charger and its works fine but I hate the giant balance connector that it comes with.
I like the smart charger has the balance built right into the charger and no extra plug ins required.

 

[r4nd0m]

Was looking to get one of these smart chargers as well. How do you like it?
Do you use the Spektrum smart batteries as well?
I currently have a Venom Duo charger and its works fine but I hate the giant balance connector that it comes with.
I like the smart charger has the balance built right into the charger and no extra plug ins required.

Got blinded by it - I got 4S 5000mah smart batteries but the charger is heavily underpowered my PL8 is much better / with smart receivers you can get the battery detail just fine but even that seems to be a bit off at time I tend to set the alarm 10/15% higher than expected to be sure

 

[arrmadillo]

+1 Hota

 

[nino]

SkyRC Ultimate Duo 400. Just another option. I like the fact that it's built like a friggin tank and comes with nice cables and is AC/DC. Also, 2x200W up to 7s is nice.

 

[Oldskool]

I wouldn't recommend the D6+ anymore. Mine died yesterday while using it for the second time.

 

[Overpowerrc]

I also have the venom pro duo and love it may not be the fastest but I might buy the quad charger then

 

[jkflow]

Any charger will do if you do not care about time.
If you want to charge at the recommended 1C charge rate you will need a charger that can supply (6S=24V at 5000mA = 24V*5A=120W)
That would be minimum 120W per channel (dual), higher is ok lower will just take longer.
Will a 50W charger work? - yes it will just take longer. No that won't cause damage to the battery.

Hota will do it, others will as well. Pick one that gives you the right connector options.
I've opted for the Hota and not looking back.

 

[BashingBrian]

iSDT T6 Lite, being fed with 24v DC...❤❤❤??

https://www.isdt.co/t6-lite.html?lang=en

 

[jkflow]

iSDT T6 Lite, being fed with 24v DC...❤❤❤??

https://www.isdt.co/t6-lite.html?lang=en

Great choice, just make sure that you get the correct DC supply to go along with it.

Check whatever charger you pick for AC or DC or both capability, next is volatge capability (6S, 8S etc) and then wattage.
If DC only you will need an external power supply.

 

[CrashBoom]

HTRC C240 Duo