In The Market For A New Charger

As of now I have a ICharger 208B and a 1010B.

208B Specs:
# Charge current range: 0.05-20.0A
# Discharge current range: 0.05-20.0A
# Input voltage range: 4.5-32V DC
# Maximum discharge power capacity: 30W
# Maximum external discharge power capacity: 600W @ 30V/20A
# Current drain for balancing: 350mA
# Balance accuracy: <10mV
# LiPo/LiIo/LiFe: 1–8 series (up to 10S LiFe in non-balanced mode)
# NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1-25 series
# Pb battery cell count: 1-18 series (2-36V)
# Battery setup memories: 10
# Intelligent temperature control: Yes
# PC Connectivity: USB port
# Weight: 420 g
# Dimensions (LxWxD): 143x97x25 mm

1010B Specs:
* Maximum charge power capacity: 300W (@ input voltage > 13.5V)
* Charge current range: 0.05-10.0A
* Discharge current range: 0.05-7.0A
* Input voltage range: 10-18V DC
* Maximum discharge power capacity: 30W
* Maximum external discharge power capacity: 280W @ 40V/7A
* Current drain for balancing: 300mA
* Balance accuracy: <10mV
* LiPo/LiIo/LiFe: 1–10 series
* NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1-25 series
* Pb battery cell count: 1-18 series (2-36V)
* Battery setup memories: 10
* Intelligent temperature control: Yes
* PC Connectivity: USB port
* Weight: 410 g
* Dimensions (LxWxD): 143x97x25 mm

I am a big fan or IChargers and have been more than happy with them. Great chargers at a great price and they are super small. My choice for another charger are another 208B, Hyperion Duo 615, the new Hyperion EOS 0720I Super Duo, ICharger 306B, or ICharger 3010B. I have around 25 lipos and will eventually get more. Ranging from 2s-6s and some capable of 6C charge rates (30 amps). I charge at the max C rating all the time and even do fast charging when in a hurry. I have a custom built power supply that can produce 24 volts, 12 volts, 18 volts, and 5 volts and can produce over 1000watts and over 40 amps. I also have another power supply that can do 15 volts at 23 amps that I bought with my ICharger 208B. Please don't ask why I need so many or have so many. I have a backyard track and my wife drives with me all the time. When having 2 kids and both full time+ jobs, we are not one to wait around for lipos to charge. Sometimes we get home after work and want to drive so fast charging a 6C rated lipo literally takes 12 minutes or less. About enough time to water the track down and get the trucks ready. I'm not sure what I want yet but having 3 chargers or 1 duo charger would mean I could charge 3 single packs (4 with the duo) or 8 single packs wired in series. A 5000mah pack in a truggy only last 15-18 minutes and that goes real fast on a good day. So my choices are above and am hoping some of you here will have some good honest opinions on what to get. Maybe even some personal experience. The choices above are my only choices and that's final. I won't post specs of each charger but will provide links down below. I have also posted this on a couple other forums. Thanks for your time.
Terry

ICharger 208B
http://www.progressiverc.com/icharger-208b.html
ICharger 306B
http://www.progressiverc.com/icharger-306b.html
ICharger 3010B
http://www.progressiverc.com/icharger-3010-b.html
HYPERION EOS 0720I SUPER DUO
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...er-7S-20A-500W
Hyperion EOS 0615i Duo3
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hyperion-EOS-061...item2a112191c7

[magman]

I have the 615i duo3 that you are looking at and I love mine. If memory serves I can do 2 batts at 15A max together which is more than I need right now. The 720i super duo would be better if your batts can be charged at 3c and above as I believe you can do 2 batts at 20a each together. Just my two cents worth

[snellemin]

You can always get the gangster 40A 8s FMA Powerlab. I have two of those bad boys. Lastest update enabled balanced discharging. They sell for 219 right now. Or you can get the 14s hyperion through the RC-monster store.

[sikeston34m]

I'm in the market for a new charger too.

What I need is, a charger that will charge 6S at 30 amps or more.

I like the looks of the icharger. There are several models available. Which model will charge 6S at the greatest amp rate?

Also, how well does the icharger software work?

The Ichargers software is great. There is a usb port with cable supplied and you just go to the website for the update. I think I am considering another Icharger just to make it simple for me. Easy to update all 3 of mine at once.

[sikeston34m]

What about the ICharger 306B?

Specifications:
Input voltage range: 4.50 – 38.0VDC
Charge current range: 0.05 – 30.0A
Discharge current range: 0.05 – 30.0A
Maximum charge power capacity: 1000W @ input voltage 23V (500W @ input voltage 12V)
Maximum discharge power capacity: 80W
Maximum regenerative discharge power capacity: 1000W
Maximum extern discharge power capacity: 1200W @ 40V/30A
Current drain for balancing: <500mA
Balance accuracy: <10mV
Lithium (LiPo/LiIo/LiFe) battery cell count: 1 – 6 series (In non-balance mode, expand LiFe to 12s)
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1 – 25 series
Pb battery cell count: 1 – 18 series (2 – 36V)
Log Files storage: 16Mbit (31 hours)
Battery setup memories: 10
Intelligent temperature control: Yes
PC Connect: USB port
Weight: 750g
Dimensions (L X W X D): 143X123X46mm 5.63”X4.84”X1.81”

Looks like it's packing the 30 amp charge rate that I'm looking for!

It also appears to require a hefty power supply. LOL

Anybody try one of these?

I had that one in the cart ready to buy until I came across a smoking deal. I ended up getting the Hyperion 615i Duo3 that has 2 charges on it and comes with everything new in the box plus extra balance taps and charge leads all for 140$ shipped. I could not pass that up. Since it is a dual port I now have 4 chargers capable of 10 amps, 15 amps, and 20 amps. This will work perfect for me.
This is the power supply I made and use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB_MghvoqHE

Terry

[sikeston34m]

Well I just bought the ICharger 306B.

I'll let you guys know how it does when it gets here.

Awesome, definitely report back. I may have to sell my 1010b and get one.

Well I just got the Hyperion Duo2 today and I like it. I thought it was the Duo 3 that did 15 amps per port but it only does 10 amps per port. I can live with that since most of my lipos are 2C charge. I really like the balance feature it has and the dual charging is sweet. I can start and stop either side at any moment. I am a huge Icharger fan but the options the Hyperion has is real close if not right there with it. The Super Duo would have been killer but the price I paid for this one was something I could not pass up. I got it used like 3 times. Came with everything as it would new and it doesn't even have one scratch on it. Anyways here are a couple pics of how I charge now:)

[BrianG]

The model that does 15A is the 0615. The regular 0615 duo is 180w x 2 IIRC, but the Duo3+ is rated for 300w x 2.

Originally Posted by BrianG

The model that does 15A is the 0615. The regular 0615 duo is 180w x 2 IIRC, but the Duo3+ is rated for 300w x 2.

Ya, I didn't realize that til after I got it. Kinda bummed out but it works and I can live with it.

[sikeston34m]

Talk about fast delivery! Package arrived today!

I LOVE the Icharger 306B.

I can tell right now, this small charge lead isn't gonna cut it. It doesn't like pushing more then 10 amps. LOL



My current power supply is going to limit me to 450 watts.

I'm still trying to figure out how to set power supply limits in the software.

So far, I love this charger.

[sikeston34m]

I really like the balance function of this charger. It's software seems to be superior for sure.

The input limit is now set to 450 watts and it's alot of power.

This is gonna be good.

[sikeston34m]

Hey Divey,

Have you played around with the charging/discharge logging yet?