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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/14/2006 2:34:00 AM

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The ice is made with r/c cars in mind.... NiCd and NiMH batteries....yes it is made with them on the list first.....but it also does the lithiums at up to 8 amps and total of 4 cells in series max......if it did up to 6 cells for the t-rex 600 guys it would be an amazing charger.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/14/2006 7:49:09 AM

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Can the Triton do 6 cells?? ie. would it be ok for a TRex 600 (I have a 450 at the moment, but may progress to a 600)

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The ice is made with r/c cars in mind.... NiCd and NiMH batteries....yes it is made with them on the list first.....but it also does the lithiums at up to 8 amps and total of 4 cells in series max......if it did up to 6 cells for the t-rex 600 guys it would be an amazing charger.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/14/2006 12:26:20 PM

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No, it won't.

I use it for a T-rex 600 but that's becuase I fly mine with two 3 cell packs connected in series rather than a single 6 cell pack.

If you we're to use something like the align 6 cell battery, you would need a proper charger for it.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/14/2006 12:38:27 PM

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So neither the ICE nor the Triton will do a 6 cell Li-Po battery??

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No, it won't.

I use it for a T-rex 600 but that's becuase I fly mine with two 3 cell packs connected in series rather than a single 6 cell pack.

If you we're to use something like the align 6 cell battery, you would need a proper charger for it.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/14/2006 9:09:00 PM

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4 cell max for both as far as I know.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/15/2006 2:26:22 AM

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Yeah 4 cells is the max they both do.....as long as ur not doing the t-rex 600 the ice is fine....if you are going to get one.....go with the Thunder Power 1010C Charger....i can do my T-Rex 450 batts in 20 mins max.....and it will do the 6S packs when i get my t-rex 600...when ever distribution gets on the ball

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/16/2006 9:43:26 AM

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Thanks for all the info.!!

I have a couple more questions....

1/. Is there a better charger than the ICE or Triton, for Heli use?? ie. possibly suitable for a TRex 600?? I like both these 2 units, and would look for something with a similar type display. I may just buy one of these, but would like to know if I can get something suitable for a TREX 600, and similar to these, for a few $$s more!

2/. Can I use these chargers to charge my standard AA Ni-Mh batteries?? Can I put them in some sort of battery caddy, and charge them this way?? Where could I buy such a caddy?

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/16/2006 9:58:41 AM

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The new triton can charge up to 10 lipo but it's not for sale now.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMAJ1&P=7

I really like the Astro 109, can charge up to 9 cell and 8 amp and have a good price.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/16/2006 7:10:08 PM

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If you want a better just "LiPo" charger then get the thunderpower 1010C and their balancer.....its my best setup......but u need a 250-300 budget for those two items combined.....not cheap unfortunatly

but awsome setup.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/16/2006 7:46:53 PM

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Thanks for all the info.!!

Can I use these chargers to charge my standard AA Ni-Mh batteries?? Can I put them in some sort of battery caddy, and charge them this way?? Where could I buy such a caddy?

Is the Equinox a good balancer to use with the ICE or the Triton?? is there anything better for the money??

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/16/2006 11:09:23 PM

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The TP charger used for lipo only.
The ICE, Triton can charge nimh, nicd & lead acid.
I had the Equinox balancer, works great like any other.
I'm also in the T-rex 600 battery dilemma, I plan to use two 3S pack in series and I need another charger because the one I already have can charge up to 5S.
I really like the astro, so If I will get the it I will be able to charge the two 3s pack in both chargers with my balancers or at the field I can charge both packs in series with the astro, so the other charger will be free for other batteries.

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/17/2006 5:49:55 PM

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Any idea on a good charger/balancer I can use off a 120v wall outlet, and isnt too expensive?

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/19/2006 10:17:40 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/RC-R-c-helicopter-smart-lipoly-battery-balance-charger_W0QQitemZ250020165747QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2563QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

i suggest this charger , offer price USD70-75 , i got one USD75

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RE: Which LiPo Charger? - 9/19/2006 10:30:45 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/RC-R-c-helicopter-smart-lipoly-battery-balance-charger_W0QQitemZ250020165747QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2563QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

i suggest this charger , offer price USD70-75 , i got one USD75

That's a great charger, but the maximum charge current is only 1.1A.

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