Help a N00B out! Hyperion EOS-0610iDuo vs CellPro 10s

[tkbr0wn]

Im hoping you guys can help me out here. I am just getting started and have purchased and mostly assembled a TRex 500. I have two batteries so far with plans to purchase at least 4 more. The batteries I got were the FP EvoLite 6S 2500's.

I have been patiently waiting for the 10s, and have not been able to do any flying since the 10s release date keeps getting pushed. I raced 1/8th scale RC for years and this is starting to look like one of the many "new releases" that are going to be available in "two weeks" yet take months to actually get out the door.

I found the Hyperion EOS-0610iDuo and it looks like it will charge 2 6s batteries at once which seems to be a nice feature. When I raced, I had two Tritons, just because I was impatient and wanted to charge both of my starter box batteries at the same time.... ;-) (Since I quit racing I sold the Tritons)

Can you guys help me and let me know if the 10s has some features that I am not aware of that make it a better choice over the Hyperion? Also, am I correct in my assumption that the Hyperion can charge two 6s batteries at once? Anything else I should consider?

Thanks!

[Jafa]

The CellPro have a huge reputation for being simple and safe to use
They are quite well priced also

The Hyperion Duo is a great charger - the integrated balancers work very well
Note - it is just a charger, it will not discharge or cycle batteries
(use the heli to discharge them!)

The Duo can be run off a 28V input - this makes it more efficient
because it does not have to invert the voltage up to 22v

The Duo is easy enough to use

You need to get the flight power balance adaptors seperately
cos the charger comes with Hyperion/Polyquest plugs

[tkbr0wn]

Thanks! I will still probably end up buying a 10s eventually(You can never have too many chargers), but I just couldnt wait anymore so I went ahead and ordered the Hyperion yesterday.

[ferincr]

Well, since you already got it, I hope you don't mind if I hijack the thread a bit:wink:
If you do, please let me know and I pull this out.

I'm also looking to buy an Hyperion, but I don't fly electric I want it because I'm thinking on moving to A123 on my Rx.
I think the Duo is a bit too much for me, I'm leaning more towards the EOS 0606i or the EOS 0610i.
They seem to be very similar except for the AC capability and that with the 0610 you can net 2 of these together (which I don't think I need either), am I missing anything else?
Thanks,

[stikflyer]

I think the Duo is a bit too much for me, I'm leaning more towards the EOS 0606i or the EOS 0610i.
They seem to be very similar except for the AC capability and that with the 0610 you can net 2 of these together (which I don't think I need either), am I missing anything else?
Thanks,
Look a little closer at the specs and you will see that the 0610i is quite a bit more powerful than the 0606i. The 0606i is only a 50W charger where the 0610i is a 250W charger. I would go with the more powerful charger if you want to fast charge your A123's.