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PostSubject: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeSat Jan 23, 2021 5:40 pm

which brand of chargers do you use or do you just go with the adapters that come with the tanks?  I don't think those provided are the best.
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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeSun Jan 24, 2021 10:47 am

Jarlath has made a good post on this. I'll try to find it and insert the link.
For me, I have a couple of chargers. One is a Venom Pro2. I can adjust the charge rates. Charges multiple style batteries. And I have all the connector ends for the different batteries. I am still working on standardizing them. Any quality charger that has these options will be better than the USB charger or simple charger that comes with a tank. Your batteries will last longer and hold charge better.

Electrical Connectors - Typical Connections (canadian-forum.com)

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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeSun Jan 24, 2021 5:58 pm

please don't tell me you spent $250 for that Venom Pro2?  I just want something under $100 with Tamiya connector since all of my batteries are with Tamiya connectors (same as my Tanks).
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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeSun Jan 24, 2021 11:11 pm

OK. A cheapish and decent charger is the following from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00LHTA4TA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This will do most any type of battery that we use in our tanks/rc cars/etc...

You would need to buy an Adaptor however for the Tamiya Connector, or I could likely make you one... (This one I listed would be a Dean's to Tamiya adaptor)
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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeMon Jan 25, 2021 4:24 pm

thanks General.  I have no problems cutting off the Deans T connector and replacing them with a Tamiya connector.  Right now I have, from Amazon, a HAISITO charger for $66 which I will be testing.  That's about the range I am comfortable with.  I'll give you an update later.  Thanks again.
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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeMon Jan 25, 2021 4:30 pm

No. ha haa. The Pro2 I got was about $80 at the time. Since then I also got a Lectron charger that does everything I need it to do. That one was about $50 at the local hobby shop. 
American $. Witch, according to Ren, is about $1000 Canadian.   Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

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Need proper charger for my assorted batteries 20210110
Can't remember what I paid for mine

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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeMon Jan 25, 2021 7:15 pm

I guess no LiPo charging?  Shocked
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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeMon Jan 25, 2021 8:06 pm

Nope im not into lipos

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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeMon Jan 25, 2021 9:04 pm

Lipo's are higher performance for higher cost and higher risk (maintenance).

Not for everyone and with lighter tanks, not really necessary.
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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeWed Jan 27, 2021 8:59 am

From Amazon I ordered a Haisito charger but when testing it out the instructions and programing got so complicated that I am returning it and ordered a smaller less complicated charger.  I guess simpler is really better.  To paraphrase "K I S S".
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PostSubject: Re: Need proper charger for my assorted batteries   Need proper charger for my assorted batteries Icon_minitimeWed Jan 27, 2021 12:29 pm

hey go to HITECx1 mini charger under 75.00 it will charge any battery and also discharge same very good charging system even for us older guys Doug Aye Aye
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