Chargers

[Jason]

Some charger information to help in the future.

Successfully run chargers.

Reaktor 300w 20a:

Reaktor 300w 20a

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Self contained power supply (you can buy this charger and that's it)
6s 300w output. (Charges 6s at 10-12ah)
Found for $100-$120
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/0620ac-us-p ... ion-2.html

iCharger 206b

Requires a separate power supply.
8s 300w output. (Charges 6s at 10-12ah
Found for ~$120
https://www.amazon.com/206B-iCharger/dp/B007X4BZYQ

[Brian]

Some other successfully run chargers and power supplies (on 8S1P Leaf packs).

iCharger 3010B

Requires a separate power supply. Can handle 10S at 1000W (30A max current regardless of cell count). Supports balancing. Various places for ~$190.

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iCharger 4010 Duo

Charges two batteries at once. Can charge two 10S packs at 40A each in theory. We've been mostly using it for 15A each; 40A x2 would be too much for our power supply, and gets well into breaker-tripping territory. Supports balancing. Various places for $350.

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Turnigy 1080W power supply

Good fit for a 30A charger. Found various places for $130 - $150.

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Hacked HP DBS-600PB power suply

Following the directions at https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/dps-600pb-build.html, it's fairly simple to convert an HP computer supply into a 12V 575W power supply that can be hooked up in series. They can be found for as little as $20, or easily for $30. We've been using three in series to power the dual charger.