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imported_TenzoR · 05-23-2008, 10:32 AM

Hello,

I'm looking for a cheap Lipo charger and battery to replace my cheap NiMH charger (Duratrax Pirahan Digital) and NiCAD/NiMH batteries with something more durable. I don't race but just use it to play with my vintage R/Cs. Price point $150 for both but the cheaper the better. I'm using mainly silvercan motors so I don't think run time will be any issues. Thanks

Narly1 · 05-23-2008, 10:47 AM

Going to sound like a broken record here, but if you can find one used and can live with the relatively low 2.5A charge rate, the Great Plane's original Triton @ about $60 is a great little charger.

Narly1

imported_TenzoR · 05-23-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Narly1

Going to sound like a broken record here, but if you can find one used and can live with the relatively low 2.5A charge rate, the Great Plane's original Triton @ about $60 is a great little charger.

Narly1

I checked out the Triton but they are DC chargers. Any recommendation for AC chargers? I suppose I can mod one of my computer PSU

samboneecanada · 05-23-2008, 01:02 PM

lipos in my signature are awesome.

hyperion are the best around !!! period. there are some that plug right in.

imported_Aqwut · 05-23-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samboneecanada

lipos in my signature are awesome.

hyperion are the best around !!! period. there are some that plug right in.

Damn right they are...

imported_TenzoR · 05-24-2008, 09:39 AM

Thanks

I'll look into that Lipo. Is it online order only?

imported_TenzoR · 05-26-2008, 10:37 AM

http://www.yuntong-batt.com/v2007/prodisplay.php?id=122

anyone tried their chargers? fairly cheap, slow charge at 1A but for my needs that should be fine?

dgaumond · 06-15-2008, 11:49 AM

this charger is made for you

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...Charge_Capable

easy accurate and low cost
two pack 7.4V in same time
no need balancer

two charger can be put in parrallel with home made adapter cable for 4A charging

imported_xxfile · 06-15-2008, 10:32 PM

If you are using a vintage speed control you need to get a voltage cutoff so you dont over discharge the lipo or it can be toast..

http://www.maxamps.com/products.php?cat=19

look here for info

05-23-2008, 10:32 AM	#1
imported_TenzoR RCC Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 55 Total Props: 0	Simple and Cheap Lipo + Charger Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hello, I'm looking for a cheap Lipo charger and battery to replace my cheap NiMH charger (Duratrax Pirahan Digital) and NiCAD/NiMH batteries with something more durable. I don't race but just use it to play with my vintage R/Cs. Price point $150 for both but the cheaper the better. I'm using mainly silvercan motors so I don't think run time will be any issues. Thanks
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imported_xxfile RCC Expert Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 828 Total Props: 0	Remember the voltage cutoff If you are using a vintage speed control you need to get a voltage cutoff so you dont over discharge the lipo or it can be toast.. http://www.maxamps.com/products.php?cat=19 look here for info
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Narly1 RCC Pro Contributor I am: Earl A. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Erin, Ontario Feedback: 6 / 100% Posts: 1,699 Total Props: 3	Going to sound like a broken record here, but if you can find one used and can live with the relatively low 2.5A charge rate, the Great Plane's original Triton @ about $60 is a great little charger. Narly1
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samboneecanada RCC Expert Contributor I am: Sean H Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milton on Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 861 Total Props: 0	lipos in my signature are awesome. hyperion are the best around !!! period. there are some that plug right in.
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imported_TenzoR RCC Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 55 Total Props: 0	Thanks I'll look into that Lipo. Is it online order only?
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05-26-2008, 10:37 AM	#7
imported_TenzoR RCC Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 55 Total Props: 0	http://www.yuntong-batt.com/v2007/prodisplay.php?id=122 anyone tried their chargers? fairly cheap, slow charge at 1A but for my needs that should be fine?
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06-15-2008, 11:49 AM	#8
dgaumond RCC Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2007 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 47 Total Props: 0	this charger is made for you http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...Charge_Capable easy accurate and low cost two pack 7.4V in same time no need balancer two charger can be put in parrallel with home made adapter cable for 4A charging
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