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PatR
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Define “practical”. The better chargers start around $75.00 and go up from there. You can get “look alikes” cheaper but you end up replacing them often.
Hi Charger, I have since a year used PeakEV DY3 DY3 - Product - EV-PEAK It works great and is perfect for discharging as well. I paid abot $100.
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rdonson
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I got the Morpilot brand DY3 but their both the same and mine has worked well.
Charge, storage and discharge to storage are handy features of the DY3 and it has a useful display.
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I have the Hitec X2 AC plus, it is defiantly a solid charger that can do everything to keep all your batteries in shape and I would recommend to anyone that is looking for such a charger. I have had three batteries for over a year now and they have been maintained by this charger and are still going strong.
PatR
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I have a Hitec X2 and a Hitec X2 400 that uses a DC power supply. Both are excellent chargers.
I have the Morpilot as well, bought it last week and used it for the first time last night. One battery had 25% remaining, the other 35%. The 35% charged in 56 minutes. The 25% charged in 66 minutes.
I like the display.
Like you, I was looking for a "solid" dual-battery charger, and I had created my own "short list", one of which was the HiTec X2 Plus. Having spoken with a guy in Ireland (I'm in the US) who not only co-developed the 4HAWKS Raptor, but also designs lenses for the CGO3+ (and other cameras), he have the highest recommendation to to HiTec X2 Plus Black Edition.
You can pick them up from Carolina Dronz, Amazon, and your local R/C shops for around $100, charging cables not included. As for charging cables, those can also be ordered from Carolina Dronz, Amazon, and other online drone retailers. One of the great things about the X2 (as well as several others) is that it operates on AC or DC.
You can pick them up from Carolina Dronz, Amazon, and your local R/C shops for around $100, charging cables not included. As for charging cables, those can also be ordered from Carolina Dronz, Amazon, and other online drone retailers. One of the great things about the X2 (as well as several others) is that it operates on AC or DC.
PatR
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Anything that is used with the X2, which is the Hitec brand name for it, can also be obtained from Hitec RCD. That is also the location for the most comprehensive user manual for it.
X2 AC Plus 2 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger | HITEC RCD USA
X2 AC Plus Black Edition Charger / Discharger Power Supply | HITEC RCD USA
X2 AC Plus 2 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger | HITEC RCD USA
X2 AC Plus Black Edition Charger / Discharger Power Supply | HITEC RCD USA
I have two Venom dual pro chargers and they are awesome and easy to use. They use the standard 4 button configuration. There is a new generation of technology that is even better. I also use the ISDT Q6 Plus 300W (ISDT Q6 Plus 300W 14A MINI Pocket Battery Balance Charger (black)ISDT Q6 Plus | eBay) These units come in a variety of wattages and are even better.
PatR
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Wattage numbers are deceiving. Input voltage and amperage establishes the number of watts available for distribution to the charge ports. That number is far less than the charger’s advertised wattage implies will be delivered. It may be capable but the wall outlet will likely not make it possible to achieve.
Don’t believe it? Take a moment to look up the electrical formulas for volts, watts, and amps, then do the math. The foundation for electrical power equations has been a fact of physics for a very long time.
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I use the skyrc D100
SkyRC D100 AC/DC Dual Balance Charger Discharger For RC Models Sale - Banggood Mobile
I love this charger. With a separate 200W power supply you can charge 2 batteries in about 45 to 50 minutes. On fast charge mode I can cut that down to about 30 minutes but that will damage your batteries over time.
Mini Switching Power Supply 220V To 12V 20A 250W For LED Strip Light Sale - Banggood Mobile
In total you’ll stay just under 100 bucks
SkyRC D100 AC/DC Dual Balance Charger Discharger For RC Models Sale - Banggood Mobile
I love this charger. With a separate 200W power supply you can charge 2 batteries in about 45 to 50 minutes. On fast charge mode I can cut that down to about 30 minutes but that will damage your batteries over time.
Mini Switching Power Supply 220V To 12V 20A 250W For LED Strip Light Sale - Banggood Mobile
In total you’ll stay just under 100 bucks
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I looked at these. Did not see how it completes a discharge. Is there a button sequence to discharge a battery?
rdonson
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You simply press and hold the "Storage" button until the screen says "Storage" instead of charge.
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