skycharger, wont finish the cycle

[Suburban92]

I think I killed my Skycharger. It never finishes a cycle.. storage, balance.. ect ect

just lowers ams to say .1 and hangs.. is it dead??

I think I killed it maxxing it out with my 6s packs.. its only 50 watts what do you think

[TJinGuy]

Sounds like it is getting stuck balancing your packs. Could be a pack issue, could be a charger issue. Regardless that is not the best charger for charging big packs, so you should really look into a better model.

[Suburban92]

tried several packs..

I just dont wanna drop big money on a charger and power supply

I AM TIGHT

[Suburban92]

just takes a while guess I am impatient it just went off.. the beeper I am putting a pack into storage now



WE WILL SEE if it beeps

[TJinGuy]

You will never make money flying helis

Just remember that skimping in a hobby often leads to less fun and isn't that what it all about? Besides, $130 is not a lot of money and it can cut your charging time by 80% if you want it.

[Suburban92]

oh I know, been eyeballin a few chargers... and power supplys

but that 130 bux can buy 6 gallons of nitro.. and I didnt need a better charger until I got the 500 in the air a few weeks ago..

lookin at the icharger lineup and the bantam line.. I like the built in ports for 2-6 cell without an external adapter

you favor the icharger line dont you??? who sells them in US at a good price

[TJinGuy]

6 gallons of nitro runs out after 40-60 flights but a decent charger will last you 1000s. I do like the iChargers and have had really good luck with both of mine. The 106B+ is a great first real charger and will run great off either your car or a converted server power supply (that can be had for like $20 and will outlast even a Honda!). Both ProgressiveRC and EPBuddy offer great service and prices.

[Crash549]

I run 3 HobbyKing Eco 6-10 200watt chargers with the Dell 700 watt server power supply.

I can balance charge 3 5000mah 6 cells at 2c in 30-40 minutes.

All for less than $200.00 and will run AC at home.