WhataNut FMA PowerLab8 1000W charger

[MindThoughts]

Originally Posted by snellemin

I downloaded the new software and it stated Version 2. I haven't actually updated my charger yet, but will do so this afternoon.

What I get out of it, is that it can do 40A now.

Thank you snellemin-
I just got off the phone with Howard at FMA Direct where I originally ordered and purchased two powerlab 8, Combo Number Two Balance Chargers. Howard help me step by step, upload the latest Firmware via my laptop windows 7 computer via internett- and it only took a few minutes and now the charger can charge at the full 40amps. This higher amperage charging has been in bata testing now for many months, Howard explain to me that this information was top secret because they knew once they came out with a 30amp charger, everyone would follow suit and that's exactly what happen. It was further explain to me that all these companies which are now sudenly offering high powered 30 amp chargers- or at least many of them- have not done proper beta testing which is why the chargers are blowing up on people, whereas not one such malfunction with any of the well tested PowerLab 8 chargers. Nate, short for Nathan- is one of the main electrical engineers that has made this new firmware possible. My PowerLab 8 now reads- Version 3.2 when I turn it on. And I now have access to charge lipos at rates up to 40 amps. I would have like the Maximum Charge Amperage to be at least 80 or so amps, but I'm certainly happy and very grateful for the extra ten amps now possible. After all, my old TC-1030 chargers maxed out at ten amps each. The fact that A CellPro PowerLab 8 metaphorical tune up has given us an extra unexpected ten amps to charge with is sure a truly great suprise indeed. Great Work FMA Direct- keep up this great work- Your company is certainly a true leader in the RC industry. And I must say, I've only had to bring one of my two powerlab 8 chargers with me to the track, and may sell my second charger because I have no need for two of these chargers going at once. After all, as soon as I come back to the pit after runnig my buggy back to back battery packs charge after charge all day- my batteries are always fully charged well before I even finish my marathon daily practice runs. I've never been so happy with a charger. But now i'm actually suprised that my brand new Thunder Power 50c 5200mah 3cell lipos can only take a 32amp max charge rate. I will need to find a new set of lipos which will fully utilize the full 40amps of charging ability. As for a power supply- I'm using a just over three pound- common sense RC 43amps 12volts Power Supply which only cost just over 100.oo dollars. This is a great day indeed. By the way- my lipos continue to charge in less than ten minutes at 30amps, and not even get warm doing so. Although I do use a lipo safe charging bag as a precaution. Have a great day ;)

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by MindThoughts

Thank you snellemin-
I just got off the phone with Howard at FMA Direct where I originally ordered and purchased two powerlab 8, Combo Number Two Balance Chargers. Howard help me step by step, upload the latest Firmware via my laptop windows 7 computer via internett- and it only took a few minutes and now the charger can charge at the full 40amps. This higher amperage charging has been in bata testing now for many months, Howard explain to me that this information was top secret because they knew once they came out with a 30amp charger, everyone would follow suit and that's exactly what happen. It was further explain to me that all these companies which are now sudenly offering high powered 30 amp chargers- or at least many of them- have not done proper beta testing which is why the chargers are blowing up on people, whereas not one such malfunction with any of the well tested PowerLab 8 chargers. Nate, short for Nathan- is one of the main electrical engineers that has made this new firmware possible. My PowerLab 8 now reads- Version 3.2 when I turn it on. And I now have access to charge lipos at rates up to 40 amps. I would have like the Maximum Charge Amperage to be at least 80 or so amps, but I'm certainly happy and very grateful for the extra ten amps now possible. After all, my old TC-1030 chargers maxed out at ten amps each. The fact that A CellPro PowerLab 8 metaphorical tune up has given us an extra unexpected ten amps to charge with is sure a truly great suprise indeed. Great Work FMA Direct- keep up this great work- Your company is certainly a true leader in the RC industry. And I must say, I've only had to bring one of my two powerlab 8 chargers with me to the track, and may sell my second charger because I have no need for two of these chargers going at once. After all, as soon as I come back to the pit after runnig my buggy back to back battery packs charge after charge all day- my batteries are always fully charged well before I even finish my marathon daily practice runs. I've never been so happy with a charger. But now i'm actually suprised that my brand new Thunder Power 50c 5200mah 3cell lipos can only take a 32amp max charge rate. I will need to find a new set of lipos which will fully utilize the full 40amps of charging ability. As for a power supply- I'm using a just over three pound- common sense RC 43amps 12volts Power Supply which only cost just over 100.oo dollars. This is a great day indeed. By the way- my lipos continue to charge in less than ten minutes at 30amps, and not even get warm doing so. Although I do use a lipo safe charging bag as a precaution. Have a great day ;)

pm me if you want to sell it

[MindThoughts]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

pm me if you want to sell it

If I decide to sell it, you will be the first person I will contact. And I'll contact you via PM. Thank you for your interest. There's no doubt in my mind this is the most advanced- easy to use- most powerful charger in the entire RC industry. Yes, I cannot stop smiling :)

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by MindThoughts

If I decide to sell it, you will be the first person I will contact. And I'll contact you via PM. Thank you for your interest. There's no doubt in my mind this is the most advanced- easy to use- most powerful charger in the entire RC industry. Yes, I cannot stop smiling :)

*waves hand....

"you will sell this to me at an amazing price"

[scarletboa]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

*waves hand....

"you will sell this to me at an amazing price"

*waves hand*

you will sell it to ME at his amazing price + $5

[MindThoughts]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

*waves hand....

"you will sell this to me at an amazing price"

I honestly can't believe FMA Direct has reduced the pricing on these chargers to now selling the combo number two for example, for what the charger alone use to cost. That's truly awesome and makes me happy to know these reduced prices mean more and more people will be buying these chargers. I must say, when I show people this charger at the track and explain that it balance charges at 30amps(now 40 amps ;) they always have a look on their face of complete shock and find it impossible to believe. What are they going to say when I show them the charging graph on my laptop that I'm now charging at the full 40 amps from the recent firmware update, I hope they don't pass out. And furthermore- not one of the people I've shown that the lipo doesn't even get warm from the high powered charging- can understand how this could be. They all imagine the lipo would be burning hot and in danger of melting. When in fact the lipo doesn't even get warm. In fact, the temperature increase of the LiPo battery while being charged is quite minimal. Usually 3 to 8 degrees above room temperature. That's quite amazing indeed. And seems to validate Thunder Powers no life loss when fast charged- Statement on their web page :)

PS. I can do 250.oo if you're willing to pay for shipping. This offer is extended to anyone interested in buying this charger in combo number two package. The charger has not even been used. Brand new in the box it shipped in. Please PM me for any further questions regarding the sale of my extra PowerLab 8 combo 2. Thank you for your interest. Have a great day/evening.