Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Losi 1100mAh NiMH Battery & Charger Categories - Batteries, Chargers, Electric, Products, Team Losi - comments closed
Losi have released what they expected to be one of the more popular options for the new Mini-T. Racers get an 1100mAh NiMh battery pack that substantially increases speed and run time and a wall charger to go with it. Typical charge time for the included 1100mAh pack is about two hours and the charger can be used with a variety of other Ni-MH battery packs for micro cars and trucks.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Monday, April 28, 2008
Duratrax Onyx AC/DC Peak Chargers Categories - Chargers, DuraTrax, Electric, Products - comments closed 
Duratrax have released a line of competitively priced chargers with versatile features that modelers want. Available in a wide variety in different specifications, these AC/DC chargers are all compact and lightweight for easy transport and are compatible with NiCd and NiMH cells, while the Onyx 230 can also handle LiPo cells.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tower Hobbies Digital Peak Charger Categories - Chargers, Electric, Products, Tower - comments closed
The Tower Hobbies AC/DC Digital Peak Charger with LCD features adjustable peak sensitivity from 3mV – 20mV to custom match specific batteries and automatically sets charge parameters based on the operating condition of the battery. The 2” x 8” LCD display is great for easy programming and use, showing battery volts, peak sensitivity, charge time, various current and capacity error indications and more. The unit stores pre-set charge parameters for up to ten batteries in memory and features multiple sound cues and melodies. Boasting solid-state reverse polarity and short circuit protection on input and output, the charger peak charges 1-8 NiCd or NiMH cells with charge current ranges from 0.1 to 5.0 amps (3A maximum with AC input). Adjustable trickle charge rates are from 0, 100mA and 200mA.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
HPI Racing Patrick Charger & Dock Categories - Chargers, Electric, HPI, Products - comments closed 
Made in collaboration with Much More in Korea, HPI Racing have announced the release of this new charger, for some reason called Patrick. Powered by mains supply or alternatively from a 12V DC source, this charger works with 1 - 14 NiCd and NiMh cells and 1 - 6 LiPo cells. Featuring the usual adjustments you find in a high end charger, it has a charging and discharging range of 0.1A ~ 6A and has a temperature based cut off system. As with the Much More system, there is an additional docking station sold for the charger that allows you to connect a number of other items that require specific leads, such as transmitter and receiver packs.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Dynamite Prophet Select Peak Charger Categories - Chargers, Dynamite, Electric, Products - comments closed 
Dynamite have released this inexpensively priced charger which has selectable current adjustment, an excellent choice for entry-level modelers who require different charging current rates. Designed for use with radio, mini and conventional sub-C batteries, the user can choose 1, 2 and 4-amp selectable charge rates with peak detection for optimal battery performance. Powered by 12 volts DC, it is supplied with a prewired Tamiya connector and has reverse polarity protection.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Much More Cell Balancer Categories - Balancer, Chargers, Electric, Much More, Products - comments closed
Seen in the 2008 catalogue from Korean company Much More is the company’s new cell balancer docking station option for use with their Silent Charger system. Using their exclusive balancing program, it claims to provide 30% quicker balancing time than current balancers on the market and can handle up to 6 cells at one time.
You can download the full 2008 Much More catalogue here (PDF).
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Core RC UDC20 & UDC10 Chargers Categories - Chargers, Core RC, Electric, Products - comments closed 
Core-RC have released information about these two new, soon to be released, chargers. Both feature durable black anodised aluminium cases with backlit displays and are suitable for many different uses including NiCad/NiMh and Lipo. The UDC20 (above) is also an integrated balance Lipo charger, while the UDC10 is also a low amp discharger. Both chargers come with a multitude of connecting leads that are suitable for almost any charging application.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Venom Multi-Function Pro Charger Categories - Chargers, Electric, Products, Venom - comments closed
Venom have release their new Multi Function Pro Charger, which is available in both DC and AC/DC power configurations to suit a variety of user needs. The Venom Pro Charger will charge 1 to 6 cell LiPO and LiION/LiFE Battery Packs, as well as NiCD and NiMH battery packs with 1 to 15 cells and Lead Acid Batteries. The Chargers easy to use features include; Charging, Discharging, Cycling, Balancing (LiPO/LiION/LiFE cells), User definable charge rates from 0.1 amps to 5.0 amps, USB PC Linkability, Temperature Probe and 10 User-Defined Charger Profiles. Comes with six different charging plugs including the new Traxxas High Current Connector.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
