Battery Charger, which one?

Bruno28 · 11-15-2011, 07:29 AM

Hello,

Im just really getting started into this hobby. Before I used to buy RTF helps that came with charger and all.

But now Im trying to get a Trex 500 and would like to know which one is the best charger for up to 6s?
I have just bought a Trex 250 but a trex 500 is on the looks for near future.

Which one of these two is the best charger? Option 1 or 2?
Any other options that does not exceed $130??

1) Hyperion EOS 0606i Li/NiMH/A123 AC/DC Balancing Charger (6S/6A/50W)

2)Triton EQ AC/DC Charger Balancer.

Thanks in advance,

The WoodCrafter · 11-15-2011, 09:53 AM

Those are both pretty light duty chargers.

Your charge time will just be longer.

With your budget I would look at -
http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...&products_id=3
or
http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...&products_id=1

Much better power for the money.
But you do need a PS or battery to power them.
Put $20 more toward it and get this -
http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...roducts_id=168

Bruno28 · 11-15-2011, 03:09 PM

Thaks The WoodCrafter!

SO basically the higher the wattage, the faster the charging time?

The WoodCrafter · 11-15-2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruno28

Thaks The WoodCrafter!

SO basically the higher the wattage, the faster the charging time?

Correct.

Bruno28 · 11-15-2011, 03:26 PM

great.
I might get this one!
thanks

Bruno28 · 11-15-2011, 03:35 PM

do i need to get a balance board adaptor too? or is it included?

also is the iCharger 208b an 8cell charger and the 206b a 6 cell?
The price for them are the same so should i just get the iCharger 208b, so that if i ever need to charge 8 cell in the future I don't have to get a new charger.

The WoodCrafter · 11-15-2011, 06:23 PM

I am sure the 206B has the balancing connections in the side of the charger so NO you don't need a balance board.

You are right about the cell count for the 206 and the 208.

When I bought my charger I got a 6 cell because I know if I ever fly something with a 10S or a 12S they will be 2 packs so I can parallel charge them.
I fly helicopters and I don't know of any that use 8S packs.

Bruno28 · 11-16-2011, 06:20 AM

Won't the 208b be faster charging than the 206b?

Also how long does it take to charge a 6s Lipo?

Whomprat · 11-16-2011, 07:04 AM

The 208 is 350W and the 206 is 300W, so on a 6S battery the 208 will be faster.

I honestly think you should go with a 306b or a106b+ charger for 6S. The 20 amp models max out the watts before they can hit their max amps when charging 6s. More bang for your buck that way.

The WoodCrafter · 11-16-2011, 10:19 AM

Whomprat may be right about the bang for the buck.
Watts / dollar are better for the 10A models but they will still charge slower.

The 20A models require more then 18V input to get the rated wattage output.
The 10A model requires 13.5V to get the rated output.

I bought the 306B.
Very happy with it.

And to answer your question - how long to charge a 6S?
You really need to specify the battery size.
It will take a lot longer to charge a 6000mAh battery than a 1000mAh battery.

Bruno28 · 11-19-2011, 04:43 PM

How long would it take to charge a 6s 3300 mah battery with the 208b?

The WoodCrafter · 11-19-2011, 04:49 PM

If you have the right PS about 10 - 15min.

Bruno28 · 11-19-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The WoodCrafter

If you have the right PS about 10 - 15min.

woow thats quick. I thought it would take over 50 mins. great news
thanks

The WoodCrafter · 11-20-2011, 12:37 PM

You need batteries that can be charged at 5C for that speed.

11-15-2011, 07:29 AM	#1
Bruno28 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia	Battery Charger, which one? Hello, Im just really getting started into this hobby. Before I used to buy RTF helps that came with charger and all. But now Im trying to get a Trex 500 and would like to know which one is the best charger for up to 6s? I have just bought a Trex 250 but a trex 500 is on the looks for near future. Which one of these two is the best charger? Option 1 or 2? Any other options that does not exceed $130?? 1) Hyperion EOS 0606i Li/NiMH/A123 AC/DC Balancing Charger (6S/6A/50W) 2)Triton EQ AC/DC Charger Balancer. Thanks in advance,

11-16-2011, 07:04 AM	#9
Whomprat Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tallahassee	The 208 is 350W and the 206 is 300W, so on a 6S battery the 208 will be faster. I honestly think you should go with a 306b or a106b+ charger for 6S. The 20 amp models max out the watts before they can hit their max amps when charging 6s. More bang for your buck that way. __________________ Blade McpX / MQX 3DHS 51" AJ Slick / Crashtesthobby Scythe and Assassin

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11-15-2011, 09:53 AM	#2
The WoodCrafter Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westminster, California	Those are both pretty light duty chargers. Your charge time will just be longer. With your budget I would look at - http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...&products_id=3 or http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...&products_id=1 Much better power for the money. But you do need a PS or battery to power them. Put $20 more toward it and get this - http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...roducts_id=168

11-15-2011, 03:09 PM	#3
Bruno28 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia	Thaks The WoodCrafter! SO basically the higher the wattage, the faster the charging time?

11-15-2011, 03:26 PM	#5
Bruno28 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia	great. I might get this one! thanks

11-15-2011, 03:35 PM	#6
Bruno28 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia	do i need to get a balance board adaptor too? or is it included? also is the iCharger 208b an 8cell charger and the 206b a 6 cell? The price for them are the same so should i just get the iCharger 208b, so that if i ever need to charge 8 cell in the future I don't have to get a new charger.

11-15-2011, 06:23 PM	#7
The WoodCrafter Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westminster, California	I am sure the 206B has the balancing connections in the side of the charger so NO you don't need a balance board. You are right about the cell count for the 206 and the 208. When I bought my charger I got a 6 cell because I know if I ever fly something with a 10S or a 12S they will be 2 packs so I can parallel charge them. I fly helicopters and I don't know of any that use 8S packs.

11-16-2011, 06:20 AM	#8
Bruno28 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia	Won't the 208b be faster charging than the 206b? Also how long does it take to charge a 6s Lipo?

11-16-2011, 10:19 AM	#10
The WoodCrafter Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westminster, California	Whomprat may be right about the bang for the buck. Watts / dollar are better for the 10A models but they will still charge slower. The 20A models require more then 18V input to get the rated wattage output. The 10A model requires 13.5V to get the rated output. I bought the 306B. Very happy with it. And to answer your question - how long to charge a 6S? You really need to specify the battery size. It will take a lot longer to charge a 6000mAh battery than a 1000mAh battery.

11-19-2011, 04:43 PM	#11
Bruno28 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia	How long would it take to charge a 6s 3300 mah battery with the 208b?

11-19-2011, 04:49 PM	#12
The WoodCrafter Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westminster, California	If you have the right PS about 10 - 15min.

11-20-2011, 12:37 PM	#14
The WoodCrafter Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westminster, California	You need batteries that can be charged at 5C for that speed.