whats the best budget lipo charger out now that will be able to handle everything?

[username]

i want to be able to charger batts for my 2.2 all the way down to the micro t batts which are as small as 150mAh 2s 7.4v.

I already have a volt meter so having a display isn't a must have for me but wouldn't hurt.

Of course with lipo, safety is a concern, it will be charged indoors, so i am not excited about experimental stuff. I am new to lipo.

Tower emailed me a deal for $20 off $50, so if they have one that would be great or if a vendor on here can help me that would work as well.

 

[syber70]

I like my Onyx 230 a lot, but you will need to spend another $30 bucks or so for the balancer that plugs into it.

 

[dano104]

I love my Electrifly Triton EQ.

 

[Jacko]

Hmmm to handle everything:

icharger ic6 (Budget): http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6463

icharger 106B-plus: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6792

I have the 106B+ since i need the high AMPS to charger my 8K batts real quick.

 

[atekt]

I like my Onyx 230 a lot, but you will need to spend another $30 bucks or so for the balancer that plugs into it.

Do you have a link by chance?

 

[syber70]

Do you have a link by chance?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTCK1
& balancer
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMGS7&P=M

 

[username]

any thoughts on this one?

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15225

after reading the reviews of it, seems like a bit of modding (which i like to do anyway!), should make it a good all around charger.

do most of them require a seperate power supply? i take it using an old atx psu would be a cheap way to go?

 

[legobrains]

Yes you can mod an old CPU power supply. But using a cheap power supply will give poor voltage on the 12v rails.

Try to get a high quality power supply:
This guys is selling some very powerful power supplies:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1004145&highlight=hyperion
You can check this out, he mods power supplies for you:
http://www.jackedupcustoms.com/

And check ebay, there are some good deal to be had on there.

 

[amorton94]

what are your guys' thoughts on the dynamite prophet plus charger?

 

[username]

what are your guys' thoughts on the dynamite prophet plus charger?

thats what i have. its pretty basic. im just going to order the one from dealextreme and round up a PC PSU to use with it.

 

[amorton94]

i just did some research on it, it only does nihm and nicd:-( i want something that does absolutely everything i will ever have. if anything exists.

 

[sean68]

Onyx 230 has been working great for all my needs. Don't be fooled by all the balancing hype.... you don't need it!

 

[username]

Onyx 230 has been working great for all my needs. Don't be fooled by all the balancing hype.... you don't need it!

are you insane!?!? I have read enough about LiPo to respect the warnings/ hazards etc. how many cells are you charging?

 

[sean68]

I have seen many locals run a whole season of racing without ever balancing. Some have checked them just to see how out of balance they really are.... it was a very small amount, if any!!

Insane.... all the people dropping hard earned money on stuff they don't need? That is insane!

I have never used super cheap(ebay) lipos either...?

 

[ct03si]

i have a dynamite prophet plus, it is fine for nimh but nothing fancy, no lipo.
i have heard nothing but good stuff about the onyx 230 i think that is the charger of the year, (definately with traxxas users anyway)

 

[hoplesshunter]

I like the Triton Eq"thumbsup". Remember you get what you pay for.

 

[jedrattle]

Can the Onyx230 peak charge NiMh's?

 

[sean68]

Can the Onyx230 peak charge NiMh's?

Yes.

 

[kwkride]

There is also the Elite 5iBC. A friend of mine has one and really likes it.

 

[d-fly]

get a new triton eq for 129 at tower hobbies. or get the triton eq2 it chargers a little faster and have better features.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVRS6&P=ML

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVZA8&P=ML