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Old 2010.11.04, 03:02 AM   #16
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Using the balance port, you can equalize, balance and match a 4 aaa pack, viewing individual volts, internal resistance, etc ....
sounds interesting... how is this done? sorry for neewbie question...
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Old 2010.11.04, 04:18 AM   #17
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did some comparison between
PN Racing S6 NiMH/NiCd/LiPo/LiFe Multi Balance Charger

and..

Thunder AC6 Smart Balance LiPo/Nimh Charger/Discharger w/ AC Adapter for 1-6 Lipo/ 1-15 Nimh w/ PC Analysis Software


looks like the only difference is that the thunder ac6 can take ac/dc...

anybody try this charger out?
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Old 2010.11.04, 10:10 AM   #18
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Herman, I really dont know, but my comment was meant as a joke... to go with Reflex Racing
Hahaha, there is a "REFLEX" charging mode for NiHm batteries!
See this article.
http://www.hangtimes.com/id31.html

Info about the chargers line
This is the top one with ac input and the more expensive ones!
http://www.graupner.de/en/products/8...4/product.aspx

And this is mine
http://www.graupner.de/en/products/8...3/product.aspx

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Old 2010.11.04, 10:15 AM   #19
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sounds interesting... how is this done? sorry for neewbie question...
Well, you need to do a balancing wire and connector and attach it to aaa battary charger stand (atomic, pn, etc.. the one you like).

I will try to post latter a photo of mine.
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Old 2010.11.04, 11:52 AM   #20
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the PN Racing charger, Route 246 etc... all have the same functionality basically. The other chargers that ppl have suggested look like a good option.
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Old 2010.11.04, 11:59 AM   #21
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http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN4055

http://www3.************.com/cgi-bin...P?I=LXUF47&P=8

These are not cumbersome by no means. Nice and small and put out more then enough for what your looking to do if you want to go the PN charger, Rte 246, etc route
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Old 2010.11.04, 02:42 PM   #22
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did some comparison between
PN Racing S6 NiMH/NiCd/LiPo/LiFe Multi Balance Charger

and..

Thunder AC6 Smart Balance LiPo/Nimh Charger/Discharger w/ AC Adapter for 1-6 Lipo/ 1-15 Nimh w/ PC Analysis Software


looks like the only difference is that the thunder ac6 can take ac/dc...

anybody try this charger out?
The PN Charger is also available in the shop here. also carries Maha however they are out of stock at teh moment.
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Old 2010.11.04, 05:04 PM   #23
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The PN charger is an excellent choice but you must carry around a 12V power supply as well. If you don't already have one it can add a significant amount to your start up cost. Especially if you get a real good one. Say like a Novak N-Power.
Power supply cost next to nothing now. Any laptop power supply will put out 12-15V at 4-5 amps. That is probably very clean power too because is for a computer. That is enough to charge 4 packs at once. Most people already have several around the house from old laptops. They are cheap on ebay or garage sale or surplus store. Of course, if you do need one right now, you can't find one

For mini-z, there is no reason you need a 10 or 20A power supply unless you are going to charge batteries for your entire club. Forget about modifying a desktop power supply either. Not worth the trouble for mini-z. I once had a 40A one from a server. Way way overkill. Could probably fry every single battery I have in a minute.
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Old 2010.11.05, 06:40 AM   #24
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google it. It is a way cool rig. The 50 is even better. At that price point you should be able to live in it as well.
246 Euros???
I agree, it could bring you a beer and make you a massage whille the batteries charges...

I have an accucel 6 (turnigy), and it does the job for a fair price (something like 25 bucks on hobbyking), but I'm considering a Maha charger for my AAA's!
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Old 2010.11.05, 07:20 AM   #25
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ok, so i can buy the pn charger and pick up a laptop plug at goodwill to power it ? also, i think i could just remove the guts from the stock charger and solder on a deans plug and use it to hold the battery for charging right ?
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Old 2010.11.05, 07:27 AM   #26
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Is somebody familiar with Thunder Power RC TP610C ?
Anybody used this charger?
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Oh... just to say, I bought an Maha C9000 Charger this morning, a few minutes after I post. So, I'll give it a shot on it and see what this charger is capable of!
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ok, so i can buy the pn charger and pick up a laptop plug at goodwill to power it ? also, i think i could just remove the guts from the stock charger and solder on a deans plug and use it to hold the battery for charging right ?
That is what I have been doing for about 2 years. Just turn the laptop power supply over and read what the output voltage is. PN charger need around 11-18V. That probably covers about 95% of laptop power supply. Just strip the wire from the laptop and solder to the charger cord. If you get the polarity wrong, the charger have reverse polarity protection. Try not to do it though.

Older charger like the DuraTrax Ice had a smaller input range of 11-15V. the charger didn't like being at the limit with a 15V power supply that was lying around. All newer chargers should have a larger input range though.
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Old 2010.11.21, 01:52 PM   #29
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The best charger I have used is the Graupner Ultra Duo Plus 40 (or if you have more money, the Plus 50), that's is the one I own.
The best thing that this chargers have, and other don't, is the possibility of equalize nimh chemical.
In the case of miniZ, this means you don't need a discharger/equalizer for nimh aaa batterys.
Using the balance port, you can equalize, balance and match a 4 aaa pack, viewing individual volts, internal resistance, etc ....
You can do breaking in motors, attach a wheel hotter, use the second port as a power supply, and it have 2 ports of charge/equalize.
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I want one of these. Anyone know of a US retailer who sells them?
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Balancer conector to use with Graupner Ultra Duo Plus 40




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