RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post - Going Lipo, but confused about balancers..

MetalMan · 10.23.2006, 05:33 PM

If you're looking to do a single order from True RC, get the Apache SM-505 balancer. It's inexpensive and works VERY well. In fact, it has replaced my Equinox (Hyperion LBA6 clone) that costs more.
Personally I much prefer charging through the main Deans connector, and then have the balancer connected to the battery (separate from the charger). This way, you don't have to worry about wasted energy in the thin balancing wires and with other chargers that charge at higher currents you don't have to worry about melting the balancing wires.

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MetalMan RC-Monster Mod Offline Posts: 5,297 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal	10.23.2006, 05:33 PM If you're looking to do a single order from True RC, get the Apache SM-505 balancer. It's inexpensive and works VERY well. In fact, it has replaced my Equinox (Hyperion LBA6 clone) that costs more. Personally I much prefer charging through the main Deans connector, and then have the balancer connected to the battery (separate from the charger). This way, you don't have to worry about wasted energy in the thin balancing wires and with other chargers that charge at higher currents you don't have to worry about melting the balancing wires. SH Z-Car, Custom Crawler, 8s Savage, 12s XTM XLB 1/7 buggy, 4wd 4-link rear/IFS Pro4 truck, Custom Hyper 10 Short Course, Belt-Drive Mammoth ST 1/8 truggy, 4s 17.5 MM Pro HPI Blitz