Charger recommendations for 2022
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Charger recommendations for 2022
I'm shopping for a simple inexpensive (<$50) but reliable AC charger that will handle 6 cell NiMH and 2s Lipo batteries.
I've searched this forum and the last charger conversation was posted four years ago so maybe it's time for an update?
I'll admit that I'm somewhat clueless on this topic as I haven't bought a charger in about 8 or 9 years. The charger I use most is an old Hitec 4X-80 and it's worked great for all these years so after a quick look online, I'm drawn to the modern Hitec RDX1 mini as a inexpensive single battery charger.
Is there something different that you use and could recommend?
thanks
I've searched this forum and the last charger conversation was posted four years ago so maybe it's time for an update?
I'll admit that I'm somewhat clueless on this topic as I haven't bought a charger in about 8 or 9 years. The charger I use most is an old Hitec 4X-80 and it's worked great for all these years so after a quick look online, I'm drawn to the modern Hitec RDX1 mini as a inexpensive single battery charger.
Is there something different that you use and could recommend?
thanks
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
I have had the Hitec RDX1 for a few years. After seeing a lot of recommendations and good reviews I decided to take a chance on it. It is my only modern charger and works well with my 6 cell Nimh, 2S and 3S batteries. One nice feature is being able to store 10 different charge settings for different batteries.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
I have two high end iChargers, but I can also vouch for Hitec for an economical multi-chemistry charger. I have the precursor to the RDX1, the X1 AX Plus, and it has been rock solid. I've used it for everything from LiPo to NiCd and it has been great.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
Some can do things like cycling and discharging nickel batteries or putting a storage charge on lithium batteries.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
That is another thing the RDX1 does.. discharge and storage charges for lipos.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:48 pm Some can do things like cycling and discharging nickel batteries or putting a storage charge on lithium batteries.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
Can't all chargers do that ?juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:48 pm Some can do things like cycling and discharging nickel batteries or putting a storage charge on lithium batteries.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
That's an interesting question so I've just taken a look at all chargers listed on AMains site and none of the chargers priced below $45 mention cycling, discharging or storage charge. If they had any of those features, I think they would be included in the description and they are for the higher priced chargers.JosephS wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:14 amCan't all chargers do that ?juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:48 pm Some can do things like cycling and discharging nickel batteries or putting a storage charge on lithium batteries.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
No.JosephS wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:14 amCan't all chargers do that ?juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:48 pm Some can do things like cycling and discharging nickel batteries or putting a storage charge on lithium batteries.
This.XLR8 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:14 am That's an interesting question so I've just taken a look at all chargers listed on AMains site and none of the chargers priced below $45 mention cycling, discharging or storage charge. If they had any of those features, I think they would be included in the description and they are for the higher priced chargers.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
I thought this because I picked up an off brand charger years ago at Frys electronics for not much money,($19) that does all of that. I just assumed 'real' chargers could all do that.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:59 amNo.JosephS wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:14 amCan't all chargers do that ?juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:48 pm Some can do things like cycling and discharging nickel batteries or putting a storage charge on lithium batteries.
This.XLR8 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:14 am That's an interesting question so I've just taken a look at all chargers listed on AMains site and none of the chargers priced below $45 mention cycling, discharging or storage charge. If they had any of those features, I think they would be included in the description and they are for the higher priced chargers.
I guess I could recommend it since they seem to be still selling it and I have had mine for the better part of a decade. The charge was limited to 5A and the discharge limited to 1a on my model.
I've used it on NiCad, NiMH, Lipo and lead acid batteries and it's been fine on all of them.
It doesn't allow for setting the individual cell voltage higher for the HV lipo and the 5a limit on my older version takes a long time to charge a big pack. The anodizing on the case has turned brown and the lcd had lines on it when my youngest submerged it in water while charging.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
You really can’t go wrong with a Hitec charger, great bang for the buck.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
Come on Doug! We all spends hundreds on EACH car we build, and then want to charge them all with a $45 charger?!?!
These are ~$85 chargers. I bought the first one because I am like a child when it comes to touchscreens, and the big octopus cable keeps me from having to keep up with multiple cables, and the reviews were good. I had to buy a second one once I started running a 2 x 3S vehicle. I have zero complaints about them.
These are ~$85 chargers. I bought the first one because I am like a child when it comes to touchscreens, and the big octopus cable keeps me from having to keep up with multiple cables, and the reviews were good. I had to buy a second one once I started running a 2 x 3S vehicle. I have zero complaints about them.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
hahaha... I was waiting for someone to question my motives and you were first to do so.morrisey0 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:08 pm Come on Doug! We all spends hundreds on EACH car we build, and then want to charge them all with a $45 charger?!?!
These are ~$85 chargers. I bought the first one because I am like a child when it comes to touchscreens, and the big octopus cable keeps me from having to keep up with multiple cables, and the reviews were good. I had to buy a second one once I started running a 2 x 3S vehicle. I have zero complaints about them.
This is to go with the Bruiser clone gift for my buddy who is sick.
Those seem like great chargers, maybe a bit outside my price range for said gift. Still, this is "charger recommendations" so it's good to include them here.
I think I have some Tenergy Lipo batteries.
Holy smokes, that's a lot of connectors. You even have XT60 to EC3 adapters. That's a lot of connectors!
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
Seems to be a good brand. I have the little brother to that one.morrisey0 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:08 pm Come on Doug! We all spends hundreds on EACH car we build, and then want to charge them all with a $45 charger?!?!
These are ~$85 chargers. I bought the first one because I am like a child when it comes to touchscreens, and the big octopus cable keeps me from having to keep up with multiple cables, and the reviews were good. I had to buy a second one once I started running a 2 x 3S vehicle. I have zero complaints about them.
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Re: Charger recommendations for 2022
5 min into this video has some solid info!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LxcLZa06RXo&feature=youtu.be
I have a Turnigy Accucel6 which is similar and it works for non high voltage LIPOs.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LxcLZa06RXo&feature=youtu.be
I have a Turnigy Accucel6 which is similar and it works for non high voltage LIPOs.
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