Eventually I'd like to take advantage of the hv batteries I have, so I'll need a charger that will go to 4.27v per cell. I don't need a real expensive one or one with more than one charge port. What's my choices?
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How many cells? What sort of charge current do you require? What terminal voltages do you want? The Revolectrix powerlab chargers seem like obvious choices, but if you can make do with 4s or <5A or 4.25v, you can spend a fraction of what one costs.Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing. -
Whoops...forgot to put that. For no...or quite a while the biggest pack I'll need to charge is 4s. Charger I have now only goes up to 6 amp. That's fine too but if I could get one with a couple more amps that would be great too. I would like to take advantage of the 4.27v they can be charged to....but it's not like 4.25 is that much less lol.Originally posted by NativePaul View Post32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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Revolectrix powerlab chargers, sure now your 4s. Next few years you will definalty be at least 6s or 8s. LOL that's just the way it works.
By far the best system out there in my opinion and not much more cost than the 10 to 15 amp systems instead of 40 amps.Comment
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ive been looking at those....just not sure which one to get. In a few years i may....not be in this hobby anymore or needing to buy another charger anyway because technology changes and you never know with these batteries...mine may become obsolete in 2 to 3 years...so im not trying to spend a wad of $$ on it :)Originally posted by jcald2000 View Post32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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Powerlab 6 or 8."There's nothing else I really want to do other than get up and build boats." - Mike FioreComment
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I am using an icharger 206b it does everything you require. I can charge 6s 5000mah packs at 7.5 amps 1.5c no problem. It is running on a single 12v power stubbly and has adjustable termination. I would also look at the 3010b or 306b. Both of their chargers do need 24 volts to run full wattage which is really the number we care about. I am currently using my own made power supply but will be picking up a couple from another supplier as I get into bigger batteries and chargers.
Power supply best value I've seen for ones you can run in series.
Icharger 206b review
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Sorry revo makes great chargers too my buddy has one they are just way out of my price range and my I charger does everything his power lab does. Honestly I think my icharger balances better but don't tell him that!Comment
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So the ending charge voltage is adjustable? how high will it go if so? This is the main thing i'm worried about and every charger i look at has no mention of this....Originally posted by Jdpb614 View PostI am using an icharger 206b it does everything you require. I can charge 6s 5000mah packs at 7.5 amps 1.5c no problem. It is running on a single 12v power stubbly and has adjustable termination. I would also look at the 3010b or 306b. Both of their chargers do need 24 volts to run full wattage which is really the number we care about. I am currently using my own made power supply but will be picking up a couple from another supplier as I get into bigger batteries and chargers.
Power supply best value I've seen for ones you can run in series.
Icharger 206b review
www.tjinguytech.com/reviews/icharger-206b32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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Here's a link to the manual which stated that it wil charge to 4.30v.
http://www.hillrc.com/UploadFiles/iC206B_en.pdfComment
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[QUOTE=Jdpb614;587464]Here's a link to the manual which stated that it wil charge to 4.30v.
So if I get this charger.....Q hat else do I need to make it work? I see no balance board....
What about the 106b+? I don't need to charge at over 7 amps. I don't race and I'm never in a hurry to get them charged. Bare bones is what I want.Last edited by kfxguy; 09-09-2014, 12:08 PM.32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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A 12v 350watt or greater power supply and that's it. I can take some pics of my setup. A computer atx power supply works well.Comment
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What about the 106b +? Does it come with a balance board? I didn't see one in the pic32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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It has balance plugs on the side of the unit same as 206b. I would recommend at least a 206b. Trust me one day you will want to charge your 5000 mah bats at 2 or 3c. It worth the little extra dough!Comment
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