lipo charger for 4s and temp monitor wanted

[mattmatt001]

Hi all im looking for a charger for my 4s lipo, mains plug would be preferable, happy to take reccomendations ideally at 1c

 

I would also like a temp monitor to keep and eye on esc and motor temps ( 2250kv 150a esc) aftershock/lst

 

what have you got?

 

thanks

[shdaxner]

This is a great charger for the money - http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-rc6-vsp-80watt-7a-output-ac-dc-charger/rc-car-products/379060

[mattmatt001]

I was just looking at that! Might just go with it, any ideas on a temp monitor bit paranoid about frying something

[shdaxner]

I dont use temp monitors but I can recommend getting an infra red temp gun to monitor temps, I use this one and it works fine for me - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Infrared-Temperature-Temp-Gun-Thermometer-Non-Contact-IR-Laser-Point-/191386183976?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item2c8f816928

[mattmatt001]

cool thanks, if anyone is selling a charger please still let me know

[dazp1976]

Personally I would get these 2 below and charge 4 batteries at 1C in under 1 hour! Works for me

 

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26013__TURNIGY_MEGA_400W_V2_Lithium_Polymer_Battery_Charger_Version_2_UK_Warehouse_.html

 

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31667__HobbyKing_540w_220_240v_Power_Supply_13_8v_18v_30amp_UK_Warehouse_.html

 

Then you are pretty much future proof.

[mattmatt001]

wow they are awesome but maybe a little out of my price range

[mattmatt001]

any idea how this works? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/prolux-lcd-temperature-sensor/rc-car-products/386244

[dazp1976]

any idea how this works? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/prolux-lcd-temperature-sensor/rc-car-products/386244

I'm guessing you put the loop tight around the motor or esc and the resistor takes the reading from the can or heatsink. Can't see this being as accurate as an ir/laser type unit. Gimicky.

If you want to give it a go though then it's in stock here:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Prolux-Temperature-Sensor-PX2709-/281556693328?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item418e163150

 

I'd like to have an on board in the window myself but I like my HPI pointer one. Also not sure how the prolux would hold together during a bash

Edited January 29, 2015 by dazp1976