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recommend a decent charger? - 7/7/2003 7:30:24 AM   
AirJake74


 

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Status: offline 		hey all, been sharing a charger since i recently got into the hobby, and was wondering if some of you guys/girls could recommend a good one that isnt too pricey...the one im sharing is a Dynamite Prophet Plus....seems to be pretty good, but for some reason seems to not fully charge packs at times and at times over charge...possibly the operators not the charger LOL, not tryin to knock it. anyway time to purchase a charger of my own and really cant afford a whole lot for one like the triton or anything, but want to get a pretty decent one that i can work with for awhile or should i just realize i cant expect much for 50 or 60 dollars? thanks in advance to anyone with advice, Jason
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recommend a decent charger? - 7/7/2003 7:38:10 AM   
briankenney91


 

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Status: offline 		I don't have a charger yet but the one I have used was a hanger9 double vision it is a fast charger not for sure if you were looking for a fast charger or not. It does flash when it is done charging, I am planning on getting this one soon, hope this helps.

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Descent charger - 7/7/2003 11:06:56 AM   
DarZeelon



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Status: online 		AirJake74,

I have been using an MRC 959 SuperBrain for the last 10 months.

Aside from an occasional "fast peak", "slow peak", or "voltage spike" warning (which happen when charging depleted packs), I get about 98% "normal charge" indications.

For only $47 at Tower, this charger is an unbelievably good investment.

Sincerely,

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/8/2003 7:17:20 AM   
AirJake74


 

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Status: offline 		thanks alot Brian and Dar!
i have heard good things about the 959 and yeah thats a great price huh? think i have seen a thing or two on the hanger 9 one.....think ill check into it too. appreciate youre help guys

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/8/2003 10:00:00 AM   
briankenney91


 

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Status: offline 		No problem thats what we are all here for.

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/8/2003 12:05:46 PM   
mauiglide


 

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Status: offline 		Save your green stamps and get an Orbit charger. Easy to use and will charge practically everything.

That is, if you can find one

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/8/2003 5:27:44 PM   
George E.



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Status: offline 		If you want a field charger forget the Superbrain 959, the Hobbico MKII is a MUCH better value. The MKII does two packs at once and works flawlessly, I use it from the 12V batt in my field box even at home. I have both chargers, don't waste your money on the superbrain unless you need an AC charger or need to charge above 2 amps.

Both chargers are approx $50

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Re: Descent charger - 7/14/2003 10:09:12 PM   
Avalanche


 

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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by DarZeelon
AirJake74,

I have been using an MRC 959 SuperBrain for the last 10 months.

Aside from an occasional "fast peak", "slow peak", or "voltage spike" warning (which happen when charging depleted packs), I get about 98% "normal charge" indications.

For only $47 at Tower, this charger is an unbelievably good investment.

Sincerely, [/QUOTE]

I was looking for a reco on a charger as well. I only need a bench top unit that will use standard 110v current. Will the 959 fit the bill and charge 6v recievers and 7.4 sticks? If not can someone point me in the direction of what I may need?

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MRC 959 - 7/14/2003 10:31:58 PM   
DarZeelon



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The SuperBrain 959 will charge 3-8 cell packs and single (glow starter) pack, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH. It can be connected to AC, or 12VDC.

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Re: MRC 959 - 7/14/2003 11:42:40 PM   
Avalanche


 

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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by DarZeelon
Avalanche,

The SuperBrain 959 will charge 3-8 cell packs and single (glow starter) pack, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH. It can be connected to AC, or 12VDC. [/QUOTE]

Great!! Thanks!!!

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AC - 7/14/2003 11:57:53 PM   
DarZeelon



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The Super Brain 959 comes with an integral AC cord and plug, for 110VAC. There are also plus and minus cords with crocodile clips, to connect the device to an auto battery.

If you want to run it on 230VAC, like in foreign countries, you would need a transformer/voltage converter.

If you want to have the possibility to charge your glow driver, you will have to request the free 1 cell charge cord.

If you want to safely and conveniently charge your receiver and transmitter batteries, I would advise you to make charging cords.
Solder and shrink insulate the connections, to prevent short circuiting.

You will need a corresponding Tamiya plug at one end (to connect to the 959 output cord) and an Rx/Tx charge plug at the other.

VERIFY CORRECT POLARITY WHEN MAKING THEM. WHEN CHARGING, PLUS CONNECTS TO PLUS, MINUS TO MINUS.

If your transmitter has a diode, you will have to "jumper" it, for the device to function.

See diode sheets:

http://www.siriuselectronics.com/services.htm#diode_jumpering

< Message edited by DarZeelon -- Jul 14 2003 7:03PM >

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/18/2003 5:40:51 AM   
spitgy



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Status: offline 		Hi Guys - I am looking for a charger that will charge my 6V 1700 mA receiver packs. What do you guys recommend?

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/18/2003 7:02:23 AM   
CrashMeister



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Status: offline 		Tfacr, do a search in this forum for Celltek. These are 6V chargers that work very well and are $7 each. Available from the Electronic Goldmine.

Craig.

Here: I did it for you, see this thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=497200]

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/18/2003 7:23:07 AM   
RCLIVIN



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Status: offline 		Airjake:
I have a good fast charger for sale with power supply for charging @ home. It is a hanger 9 perfect peak, It can charge nicads & nimh, it can charge you reciever & transmitter @ the same time. The power leads that plug into the power supply will also plug into your field box for field charging, it dosent come with charge leads or box but you can get charge leads from your local hobby shop. It sells for $89 with power supply from hanger 9 & I will sell this one for $50 + shipping, let me know
Gil

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/18/2003 7:46:10 AM   
spitgy



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Status: offline 		Craig - I read the threads - thanks for the input - I'm gonna check out celtech
Darryl

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recommend a decent charger? - 7/18/2003 10:45:21 AM   
Greyhawk



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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by briankenney91
I don't have a charger yet but the one I have used was a hanger9 double vision it is a fast charger not for sure if you were looking for a fast charger or not. It does flash when it is done charging, I am planning on getting this one soon, hope this helps. [/QUOTE]

Ditto on the Double Vision...I have this one and it works well for not a lot of $$$. Allows you to set for JR or Futaba via a