eddywatson Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) Hey guys I am thinking of getting the Overlander D100 V2https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/overlander-d100-v2-acdc-dual-balance-charger-discharger-power-supply-433878 Along with x2:https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/overlander-sport-111v-5000mah-35c-lipo-pack-with-ec5-407283 But I had a few questions: 1. Are they compatible? 2. After use do I need to discharge the batteries? 3. What settings/amps do I use to charge? 4. Can I charge both batteries at the same time? 5.How long will the batteries take to charge Thanks for your time Edited May 30, 2021 by eddywatson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Yes batteries and charger are compatible after use do a storage charge/discharge gets them to storage voltage dont use discharge setting use the storage setting best to charge at 1c which means a 2000 mah battery gets charged at 2A , 3000 mah at 3A so your batteries will be charged at 5A yes both batteries can be charged at same time about 1 hour at 1c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddywatson Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: Yes batteries and charger are compatible after use do a storage charge/discharge gets them to storage voltage dont use discharge setting use the storage setting best to charge at 1c which means a 2000 mah battery gets charged at 2A , 3000 mah at 3A so your batteries will be charged at 5A yes both batteries can be charged at same time about 1 hour at 1c Thanks for the reply and info! on the battery charger will it have a storge option? I select it and let it runs its course until it says its finished/complete? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 yep mate select storage and it will either charge or discharge the battery to storage mode also youl need some adapter leads as these chargers come with banana to xt60 connectors https://www.modelsport.co.uk/search/?search=leads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddywatson Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Stormbringer said: yep mate select storage and it will either charge or discharge the battery to storage mode also youl need some adapter leads as these chargers come with banana to xt60 connectors https://www.modelsport.co.uk/search/?search=leads Hey thanks again wha leads would I need? Please can you provide a link to the product please? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 heres what you need for now https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/skyrc-xt60-to-ec5-adaptor-cable-18awg-200mm-1337547 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 or this https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/overlander-ec5-charge-lead-4mm-to-ec5-394029 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddywatson Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 @Stormbringer thanks for the info is it mandatory to get them other leads? Will the batteries not connect straight to the charger out of the box? thanks for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 depends what connectors are on the batteries as the batteries you linked to are ec5 connectors youl need a lead to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 What's the point of this charger? It is MISLEADING!. Can only charge at 50w per channel on AC mains. Will only just about handle those batteries at 1C. You can get an Imax B6AC 50w for <£25. (£50 for 2). Overlander only does 100w pc with a seperate psu unit. Expensive for what it is afaic!!!. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) On 30/05/2021 at 12:45, eddywatson said: Hey guys I am thinking of getting the Overlander D100 V2https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/overlander-d100-v2-acdc-dual-balance-charger-discharger-power-supply-433878 Along with x2:https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/overlander-sport-111v-5000mah-35c-lipo-pack-with-ec5-407283 But I had a few questions: 1. Are they compatible? 2. After use do I need to discharge the batteries? 3. What settings/amps do I use to charge? 4. Can I charge both batteries at the same time? 5.How long will the batteries take to charge Thanks for your time Don't waste your money on that p.o.s. It only handles 50w per channel on AC power input, it's MISLEADING!. If you try to charge at 1C it will max out at 4.5A on those batteries and will likely last you a few weeks if that. Ohms law suggests you want 55.5w each for those batteries + 10% for efficiency losses. Buy this instead: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363400477739?epid=7038996278&hash=item549c5b3c2b:g:Vr0AAOSw5NVgu58k Does 130w per channel on both AC & DC. Capable of charging up to 4 of thosse 3s lipo's at once if needed!. Edited June 6, 2021 by dazp1976 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 30/05/2021 at 21:39, eddywatson said: @Stormbringer thanks for the info is it mandatory to get them other leads? Will the batteries not connect straight to the charger out of the box? thanks for your time i use the sky rc version of that charger and heres a pic of some of the leads i use 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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