Li-Po charger recommendations

[chaosrealm93]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a simple and cheap lipo balance charger. I don't need adjustable voltage/amperage outputs etc. Just a very analog and simple system.

I'm eyeing this setup right here. Does anyone have this and can tell me if its good or not?



http://mach1airsoft.ca/content/1-4-c...harger-tenergy

edit: i'm open to suggestions too

[Curo]

Sooo your not looking for a recommendation just if you buy this it's good?

[chaosrealm93]

sorry, forgot to mention. i'm open to suggestions too

[L473ncy]

It looks like it'll do the trick but if you're going to be paying $40 you might as well pay a bit more and get a better setup.

ie. ImaxB6 + a PSU from HobbyKing (or if you have a laptop power brick that does 11-18v (careful some will do 19V) hook that up to the iMax): http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store..._GENUINE_.html It should come out to something like $45+8 shipping and it's got a hella lot of options (you can even use it as a "battery tender" for your car battery if you're so inclined to do winter storage on it).

Or something like this because it's simple and I know that it works as I've used similar chargers to that before (I'm 99% sure the same company OEM's them all because they're all the same packaging just different branding stickers): http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...40v_Input.html

[Curo]

Originally Posted by L473ncy

It looks like it'll do the trick but if you're going to be paying $40 you might as well pay a bit more and get a better setup.

ie. ImaxB6 + a PSU from HobbyKing (or if you have a laptop power brick that does 11-18v (careful some will do 19V) hook that up to the iMax): http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store..._GENUINE_.html It should come out to something like $45+8 shipping and it's got a hella lot of options (you can even use it as a "battery tender" for your car battery if you're so inclined to do winter storage on it).

Or something like this because it's simple and I know that it works as I've used similar chargers to that before (I'm 99% sure the same company OEM's them all because they're all the same packaging just different branding stickers): http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...40v_Input.html

I use the IMAX B6 aswell.

But I must stress.

If your using Lipo batteries.

-Use deans or better connectors.
-use lipo monitors
-Use a lipo bag

All these makes your lipo's much safer. and you can do all that for just over 40 bucks shipping and tax included. (2 batteries and your gun) the IMAX B6 comes with deans connectors for its charging cables.

Use airsoftparts.ca!

[Doombringer]

I got my Imax B6 from Hobbyking for about 40$. You can grab some Li-Po from there also. The turntigy and Rhino are pretty good for the price.

I use those http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...idProduct=7312

for 5$ they are awesome and they fit in my M4 front assembly. Just change the connector to Dean clones called "T-connectors". You can grab a pack from Dealextreme.

Also get a li-po bag for 2$ at the same time: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...idProduct=4134

Tiny battery monitor: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...idProduct=6589


Enjoy!


edit: http://dx.com/p/high-current-ultra-p...pack-set-10788

[Spike]

I actually use these guys instead of Dean brand Dean connectors

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...irs_20pc_.html

Equally as awesome quality wise, and the little ridges are super handy for gripping.

[Mikotech]

If you want reliable and super duper cheap charger balancer:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Tiger-Wing-B3...ht_3690wt_1398

Those are the cheapest and safest to use.
No need external power brick and plud direct to the balance port of the pack.
No setup to do and no possibility to go wrong.
I don't say that they are the best quality but it is OK for small pack to charge in 2-3 hours.
It's just another option for you.
Get a lipo bag to charge and for storage is even safer.
A monitor or alarm for low batt is a good idea.