mkharv3

Hello I recently purchased a few products from hobbycity.com and I am in need of a LiPo charger now and am completely electrics retarded. I have two LiPo batteries and I would really like to purchase a cheap charger/balancer for them.

I do not plan on getting to much into the electric stuff but I wanted to build a couple planes to fly at the local park maybe even a foamy 3D plane. Anyways I have added a couple links and pictures of what I have and what I am looking to purchase any help would be awesome. So thanks for your help and time in advance.

First pictures and links are of the batteries I got:
[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7343[/link]

[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7310[/link]

Second links and pictures are the chargers:
[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=6507[/link]

[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=7898[/link]

I do not need all the bells and whistle and I don't really care if it takes 2 hours to charge. Do you guys think the first charger will do the trick or do I absoluetly have to go to a more expensive charger.

I do know I get what I pay for but all I want to do is charge a battery about once every other week to fly at the park. Thank you again honest opinions are appreciated.

Mark

mkharv3

ANY TAKERS THAT CAN HELP WITH MY QUESTION!!!!!!!!

MARK

KW_Counter

mkharv3,
I looked at your charger as I am getting into electric planes now.
Get the larger one! It charges much faster.
It is my understanding you always charge LiPos at 1C so make sure it is near your largest battery in capacity.
As you get into this you will find you want to do more.
If you are having an awesome day you won't want to stop
The more expensive one will charge faster so you can fly sooner.
Good Luck,
KW_Counter

mkharv3

Stupid me I jumped the gun and bought a different charger I liked it because I did not have to worry about the 12V supply. This one I can plug into the wall. When I fly usually I dont have a real long time so if take and extra pack with me I should be ok but yes I do know what you are saying. Usually to batteries are not the problem it is the wife LOL.

Check out this link tell me what you think. It may be slow but will it work?

[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8247[/link]

mkharv3

Sorry here is the picture also.

Mark

mkharv3

Will my new charger work?

jmcvicker

Should work. It will charge at 1/2 C which is ok. Just will double your charge rate vs. a 1C charge rate.