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December 8, 2012

Venom Stronghold 25A DC charger

Venom have introduced the new Stronghold 25 Amp DC Battery Charger, the the world’s first charger that combines cutting-edge technology and improved charging safety in one package. This charger offers a full 500-watt circuit and allows charge rates up to an astonishing 25amps. The panel features an easy-to-read backlit LCD screen and an easy to use intuitive programming menu. The Stronghold also allows you to keep track of your LiPo packs performance and condition with the new IR-Mode internal resistance test. IR-Mode™ tests each cell individually and provides single cell and total pack resistance values so you can see the real-time condition of your LiPo and LiFe battery packs.

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November 20, 2012

Elangears Elan-R compact charger

Elangears have released the follow up to their EL-01D compact charger with the release of the Elan-R. The updated device sports a clearer orange LCD screen and more power. Powered by DC 11V – 16V it now has a charging output of 0.1 to 15A and a discharge current of 0.1 to 7A making it a significant update on the previous version.

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November 17, 2012

Hitec H4 DC/DC multicharger

Hitec announce their new H4 four port DC multicharger. Housed in a sleek aluminium case with backlit graphic display and four computer controlled 120W ports the charge can make use of NiMH, LiXX and Pb batteries. The 8A independent ports can also be paired into two 240W outputs for even more charging power. The charger sports the usual line of safety features, is upgradable with the latest firmware and PC-interface capable using Hitec’s own HPP-22 PC interface.

Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]

November 14, 2012

Hitec X1 MF charger

The Hitec X1 MF is a multi-chemistry charger with a single 80 watts charging port for charging rates up to 10 ampere. The beefed-up brother to the X1 AC Plus sports a rotary dial design for intuitive menu navigation and easy operation. Its features include a built-in balancer, motor RPM and servo tester. The universal balancing board supports most batteries on the market. Upgradeable firmware ensures you can keep it up to date as battery technologies evolve.

Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]

November 13, 2012

TrakPower VR-1 charger & DPS power supply

New from TrakPower comes the VR-1 dual output charger and DPS power supply. Starting with the charger it offers dual outputs with up to 20A charge current on output one and up to 6A on output two. It is designed to work with all RC battery chemistry types, sports build-in balancing, 40 programmable battery memories, a graphic back-lit display as well as a build-in cell checker and mini USB port for firmware upgrades. The charger docks directly into the new DPS 12V 25A power supply that comes with multiple DC outputs for additional chargers, lamps, tyre heaters etc and also a USB port to power music players, phones, tablets etc. The charger is available now with the power supply to follow in December.

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October 11, 2012

CS Space X2 AC-Duo charger

CS Electronic are proud to introduce the CS Space X2 AC-Duo 200W charger with two independent charging outputs. The charger offers two fully independent 100W outputs to for 1S to 6S LiPo or or 1 to 16 cell NiXX battery packs. Offering 10A charge current per channel as well as XH balancer ports, a blue back-lit display, auto charge, storage and fast charging modes the charger comes including two XH balancer boards, charging harnesses with Tamiya and Deans connectors as well as bi-language manual.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

October 10, 2012

Orion Advantage Touch Pro charger

Following on from the release earlier this year of their innovative Advantage Touch charger comes the Advantage Touch Pro. Equipped with a high power charge and discharge circuit it features a charge current of up to 12A and a discharge current of up to 20A allowing you to charge and discharge your batteries in record time. Thanks to its 150W charge circuit, even 6S LiPos can be charged very quickly.

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August 30, 2012

Duratrax Onyx 150 balancing LiPo charger

The Duratrax Onyx 150 AC/DC Balancing LiPo Charger is designed for balanced charging 1S to 3S LiPo packs. A built-in power supply makes it easy to take it along while the charger features switch-selectable charging rates, a tri-color status LED and it also includes a balancing port for balancing and charging 3S packs, plus an adapter for 2S packs and it comes with Deans and Traxxas TRX-type battery connectors.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]