Pingman Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 what's a good charger these days? Is the IMAX B6s still barganious or has something beter come along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Overlander 6v I had asked the question few months back... This also has a built in psu http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-rc6-vsp-80watt-7a-output-ac-dc-charger-with-fan/rc-car-products/379060&PageOnly=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclingSalmon14 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) I spent £90 and got 2× 120W chargers with touch screens (Aimple and acurate chargers) even got a 350W PSU in for that price. For £60-100 you can get a decent chargeing setup on hobby king from UK wharehouse. If you need more power get a single 300W reactor...they do one with a PSU built in but IMO better to buy DC chargers so you can use at the field / replace the psu / get a quality unit. 80W wont go very far...And I did not want to biy again in 6 mounth so thought spending just a timy bit more worth it...FYI if you already have a PSU the charger was only £26 EA. Edited February 1, 2016 by CyclingSalmon14 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Pingman said: what's a good charger these days? Is the IMAX B6s still barganious or has something beter come along? I will have a almost new over lander rc6 for sell at end of the wk...if u can wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 B6 is still a bargain choice. It has limitations, in that it's only 50W max power, and you soon find that limits what you can do. If you are only charging single packs of 2 or 3S ... then it;s fine. More than that...and it's in trouble. Charging a 3s ( 11.1V ) pack requires 12-13V and at 5A, a 50W charger would need to manage 60W output....so what actually happens is it charges at less than 5A. When you get into better chargers, they need a seperate power supply .... which puts up the prices. I have converted an old PC power supply which means I have a 12V supply with 500W of power. Would comfortably power half a dozen B6's requirements. Just need a better charger now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 For any charger purchase: Watts = Volts x Amps higher the balancing power (mah) the better (200 is std 300 is prefered higher even better) An accurate balancing system (check reviews and tests) PSU (if applicable) should have at least 20% more power (watts) than the charger. Read up on series vs parallel charging if u intend on using 1 port for multiple packs. Hope that helps and yeah the imax (ensure it's an original with the correct hollogram on the back) is still the cheapest option. Graupner do budget friendly options with more power too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingman Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ordered a B6 and plug in power supply from eBay, figured for £12.65 and £10.99 was worth a punt! http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/151794201738 http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/262253526038 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) If you plan on charging 2 or even 3 batteries in the future in parallel or even series then don't waste money on something you will change later. Isn't much more £ than an 80w system for nearly 4 times the power. Get one of these: http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__57969__Turnigy_Reaktor_300W_20A_6S_Balance_Charger_UK_Warehouse_.html or http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__26013__TURNIGY_MEGA_400W_V2_Lithium_Polymer_Battery_Charger_Version_2_UK_Warehouse_.html With one of these psu's: http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__35179__HobbyKing_350w_25A_Power_Supply_220v_240v_UK_Warehouse_.html Also, if a 150w charger is purchased and you need a psu most bricks only go up to 7A 84w. There is an alternative, get a xbox 360 brick and hack the connector! Power available is as follows: Edited February 1, 2016 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingman Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 On 01/02/2016 at 0:18 PM, Deafty said: For any charger purchase: Watts = Volts x Amps higher the balancing power (mah) the better (200 is std 300 is prefered higher even better) An accurate balancing system (check reviews and tests) PSU (if applicable) should have at least 20% more power (watts) than the charger. Read up on series vs parallel charging if u intend on using 1 port for multiple packs. Hope that helps and yeah the imax (ensure it's an original with the correct hollogram on the back) is still the cheapest option. Graupner do budget friendly options with more power too The one I bought has no logo on the back, I think it's a fake http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261806866769 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Pingman said: The one I bought has no logo on the back, I think it's a fake http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261806866769 As long as it works I'd never touch a 50w again, can't charge anything quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingman Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 haven't tested it yet, worried it might burn the house down or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 10 minutes ago, Pingman said: haven't tested it yet, worried it might burn the house down or something Do first charge outside just in case. If it doesn't burn first time out it should be o.k. I generally charge in the middle of garage on concrete floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 5 hours ago, Pingman said: The one I bought has no logo on the back, I think it's a fake http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261806866769 yeah thats a fake imo. I wouldn't, others would, choice is yours. What packs are u planning on charging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Might not be the best charger but the Bluetooth aspect is nice... http://www.rcmart.com/skyrc-6x80-blue-version-charger-p-36754.html?cPath=52_1271 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Been using a fake B6 for ages with no issues. I just binned the horrid Chinese plug for the power supply. I don;t charge in the house, but do it in the shed anyway....and NEVER EVER leave the thing unattended whatever charger you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingman Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 16/02/2016 at 7:57 PM, Deafty said: yeah thats a fake imo. I wouldn't, others would, choice is yours. What packs are u planning on charging? 7.2 nimh, 2s lipo, 3s Lipo On 16/02/2016 at 8:05 PM, alex97 said: Might not be the best charger but the Bluetooth aspect is nice... http://www.rcmart.com/skyrc-6x80-blue-version-charger-p-36754.html?cPath=52_1271 A charger with bluetooth, seen it all now! Is it actually useful? 22 hours ago, Nitroholic said: Been using a fake B6 for ages with no issues. I just binned the horrid Chinese plug for the power supply. I don;t charge in the house, but do it in the shed anyway....and NEVER EVER leave the thing unattended whatever charger you use. I follow the same principle too, reassured by what you've said. No problem with it overcharging batteries or anything like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 If you look at the app then I'd say so, I wouldn't go out of my way to get it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Pingman said: 7.2 nimh, 2s lipo, 3s Lipo well imo for that fake yet functional charger: 3500 mah 3s max = ya charger not running it's tits off 5250 mah 2s max = ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingman Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 mm both my 2s and 3s are 5000mah :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Pingman said: mm both my 2s and 3s are 5000mah :/ Well, now you realize you now need 2 chargers going flat out 50w, then you'll realize you need 2 more batts, then you need 2 more chargers!! so now spent the same amount as you would have getting a 300-400w + psu and the small chargers are copies to boot. Dump the cheapo and get a 250-300w charger + psu, put the batts in series and charge as 5s. When you get 2 more batts do the same again and that charger will charge both 5s sets together in the same amount of time. I can draw you a quick wiring diagram if you want, the balance line needs to be done a certain way for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) This is the jobbie for some multi pack charging: PSU: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__82549__TURNIGY_540W_Dual_Output_Switching_Power_Supply_UK_Plug_UK_Warehouse_.html Accompanied with 2 of these: Chargers: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__78382__Turnigy_Reaktor_250W_10A_1_6S_Balance_Charger_UK_Warehouse_.html You will be able to charge 4 x4s 7000mah packs at true 1C in one shot or 2 packs at 2C Also you could do 4x 5s 6000mah or 4x 6s 5000mah at just below 1C Cost will be arond £150 but you won't regret the investment The reason I'd go for the 2 chargers instead of the dual version is it actually works out about £22 less if you buy the 2 singles and power wise there is only 50 watts difference per channel which wouldn't matter as the psu will be close to capacity http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__84464__Turnigy_Reaktor_2_x_300W_20A_Balance_Charger_UK_Warehouse_.html Edited February 22, 2016 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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