Now I know why people dont use LIPOS

[Mich. Maniac]

I have a gentlemen that helps me with my heli's and he aslo runs a site Like OSE. I emailed him about my new charger purchase which I thought was a deal and a half. turns out he said is unreliable and doesnt work with many batterys. I just cant get it right. bout to sell everything.

[lferguson]

Don't. Steve Hill might disagree with this statement....
GET FMA 4S CHARGERS AND FMA NODES!!!!!!!
You will never have to worry about anything with Lipos EVER again
I got SOOOO frustrated with Lipos and the jazz at first I thought I was going to stick to Nixx chem also. FMA was my saving grace. Fool proof, flawless. I use 4S chargers and DPM's and will never go to anything else.. EVER. well unless I use 10S but I don't see an 1/8 scale in the future any time soon.. LOL

[lferguson]

On that note, the Lipo industry as a whole is flawed IMO in the way of nodes/taps. I think they should be standardized. Proprietary nodes hurt more than help.

[Mich. Maniac]

Thats my problem I use 3 cell on helis and 5 on boats, I can see using higher priced and quality on heli's but on boats any decent 5cell 3500mAH should work or a combo of battery's. so I got a charger to do 2-5cells and now noone can find batterys with the right connectors

[Mich. Maniac]

So did you get this charger from battle pack? But it will only do 4 cells?

[lferguson]

Connectors as in nodes? You can just change them. Easy as cheesy. Here is something to think about though. There is no 5S legal boat class. 4S and 6S... no 5S. You will do running 4S most likey. Or 6S. Thats 2 3S packs. Then you can use the same packs as your Heli.. Either way you can change your nodes. Thats the easy part...Frustration is just that, there is an answer. :)

[Mich. Maniac]

AHH, very wise thinkin. using the 3 cells all the way! Ive thought about it but just thought it would be another frustration. FMA what is that?

[lferguson]

So did you get this charger from battle pack? But it will only do 4 cells?

No from FMADIRECT. Yes it will only do 4S. The balance pro charge will do 6S I think. The biggest boat I run is 6S. I charge two 3S packs. 4S is perfect for me.
It charges and balances in ONE unit. charges PER CELL!! Not like a TP were you need two peices or even the Hyperoin ( which are both good systems). Also those two balance by bleeding off voltage.. not a true balance charge. IMO FMA is the best system for the $$ there is. And they have the DPM which I will not run with out now. I have to take care of my cells the way I think is best. That means, for me, charging to no more than 4.15V per cell and running down to 3.2V per cell. The FMA system lets me do just that.

[lferguson]

http://www.fmadirect.com/products.htm?cat=45&nid=4

I honestly do not think there is a more fool proof, cost effective,fool proof, safe, safe, safe, SAFE, system out there.
Here is what I use to charge my cells, I have MiMH Rx and Tx cells, four 3S packs, four 2S packs, and two 4S packs. This set up is flawless!.
No, I have no affiliation with them, I just honestly beleive in the products.

[Mich. Maniac]

cool, Im looking into it right now. If I dont make up my mind tonight my stuff may be on for sale page tomorrow! thanks

[lferguson]

This is the coolest feature of all... The Fuel level indicator.... I really like it.. Here is all the modes. Again I have no affiliation with them at all. Oh and it can SAFELY charge at 1.5C If you look you don't even use the Dean or power connectors to charge. It is a true balance charge. Not a bleeding balance. Made in the USA and a great value.

[Mich. Maniac]

That is kewl. Well the charger I bought is a VENOM balance charger and I still think its what I want and need. I just ordered 4 3cell from tower 2@2200mAH and 2 @ 3200mAH. now I will order some Deans connectors from Mr Hill and should be all set right?

[Mich. Maniac]

all VENOM so they should all work, I just had to make sure the 2200 would fit in my heli's.

[lferguson]

As long as your nodes will work with your charger and you are happy... ya, your cool

[lferguson]

P.S. Tower is an evil empire ( just like Microsoft LOL)