Need some help from the experts please

[Adam F]

He guys , i just purchased a Logo 690 that runs on 12s . I am very green when it comes to electrics as i normally fly nitro . I also got a Hyperion EOSO720I Super Duo 3 Dual Charger (14s/1000W) with a power supply which i think is 55amps /870 w . I would like to charge as much batteries as possible but at least two 12s at a time ????? The battery packs are 6s each with each 6s pack having two balancers,one big and one small. I think one 6s is made up of one 4s and one 2s pack and each 6s pack is using what I think they call DC5's . Hope I am not sounding stupid and it makes some sense ? The first thing is what is the best set up to charge these batteries and where can i get it ? Please guys help me

[The WoodCrafter]

I would not charge them as 12S. Takes more watts to do that.
Charge them as 2 - 6S packs.
Buy a parallel charging board. They will charge up to 6 packs at one time.
Sounds like you have Thunder Power packs.
Buy the right parallel board for your balance plugs and main power plugs.

It's a Logo 600 by the way.

[Slyster]

I prefer parallel cables.. easier to hook up. I can charge six of my Fusion 50 packs in 40 minutes or two in 12 minutes. (6s4000's). I use dual deep cycles in series for 24V input.. or a feathermerchant powersupply at home (12v 42A)

This photo shows the iCharger 306b but no I prefer my newer Powerlab PL6.

[The WoodCrafter]

Originally Posted by Slyster

This photo shows the iCharger 306b but no I prefer my newer Powerlab PL6.

Sly, didn't realize you were a convert.

[Slyster]

Oh yes I am. I really love my PL6. Getting 36A out of it with the deep cycles. My 306b is now in the garage on the 12V power supply. Both are excellent chargers.

[The WoodCrafter]

When I bought my 306B, PL wanted $279 for the PL8.
So I didn't buy. got my 306B.
Then they came out with the PL6.
Haven't really needed anything better than what I have right now though.
Besides, I don't think the PL6 would fit in my field case.

[Adam F]

Thanks for the quick response guys:notewort > I like both ideas (Woodcrafter<Slyster) Any idea what the pros and corns are between the different setups ? Thanks again>

[Slyster]

The pros (for me) of deep cycles is I never have to home charge anymore and can fly all day long from the back of my truck. Both powerlab and ichargers are great. my pl6 puts out 36A so I can charge a tad faster.

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=374446

[Gregor99]

I used a deep cycle for a while and does work. For anything larger than a 500 you really need two of them. What I didn't like about the deep cycle is constantly being in a mindset of conservation. That meant that I had to make sure to charge my packs before I left for the field, and always be mindful of the Pb batteries state of charge. Also the Pb batteries need to be cared for and re-charged.

Now I just load up the generator, charger, packs etc and head to the field. I charge at the field and its mighty quick. I never worry about running out of power or doing any charging before each day at the field. Just top off the Honda's tank from time to time and go.

[krauley]

Originally Posted by Slyster

I prefer parallel cables.. easier to hook up. I can charge six of my Fusion 50 packs in 40 minutes or two in 12 minutes. (6s4000's). I use dual deep cycles in series for 24V input.. or a feathermerchant powersupply at home (12v 42A)

This photo shows the iCharger 306b but no I prefer my newer Powerlab PL6.

ive just started doing parallel charging and went out and got a parallel board, i have to agree with you. its a pain in the back side getting the balance plugs in and out of the board especially out with the charge plugs all in the way. i wish i would have "read" this post before and got seperate cables for each charge and balance. oh well live and learn, and spend more on the hobby.