Coming from GForce is the GD 200 discharger that offers up to 30A of discharge current. Usable with 2S to 8S LiXX and 6 to 20-cell NiMH batteries, the device features 200W of discharge power, allowing to discharge 2S LiPo and LiHV batteries with up to 30A and 4S packs with more than 16A. Two LC displays help to monitor the battery voltage, capacity and current in realtime while a large heatsink ensures the discharger stays as cool as possible.
Coming from Yuki Model is the new digital battery capacity checker. Usable with all batteries or balance wires that utilise JST EH or XH balancer ports, the battery checker is able to display the overall battery or single cell voltage of Lithium-based 2S to 8S batteries while also telling about the remaining battery capacity, highest/lowest voltage and voltage differences. Additionally the device is usable with 2-cell to 4-cell NiXX packs and it includes balancer and discharge functions beside a servo and ESC tester.
Source: Yuki Model [yuki-model.de]
Muchmore have introduced the AAA battery auto cut-off discharge tray. Designed for AAA-size batteries exclusively the discharger tray is usable without additional power sources and it helps to maximise battery life and performance by securely discharging each cell individually down to a voltage of 0.9V. The tray features screw-type contacts and retainers, indicating LED lamps and a heat-dissipating aluminium case.
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GForce have introduced their all-new G2SD storage discharger. The compact unit makes for convenient and safe discharging of 1S or 2S LiPo battery packs down to a voltage of 3.85V per cell which is considered the ideal voltage to store LiPo packs. An automatic cut-off prevents the pack from becoming deep discharged and the battery is easily connected using the JST-XH connector that is part of most balance charging harnesses. Two LED lights indicate the discharging status with the maximum discharge rate being 1.0A. The unit measures 60x40x25mm, it weighs in at 34g and it becomes available in May.
Venom have introduced the follow-up to the wildly successful Pro Charger series. The Venom Pro Charger 2 has a new ergonomic case design and features an integrated power supply, on-board balance block and supports charging rates up to 6.0amps. This AC/DC powered multi-chemistry charger is micro processor controlled, fan cooled and can handle Lithium batteries up to 6S, NiMh/NiCd batteries from 1-15 cells and Lead Acid batteries from 1-10 cells (2v to 20v). The Venom Pro2 also boasts many high end features such as multiple discharge profiles, internal resistance testing and recallable memory profiles for up to five of your most commonly used batteries. The Venom Pro2 also comes with nine of the most popular charging leads including Traxxas, Deans, EC3, EC5, Tamiya, receiver pack, JST, alligator clips and glow plug adapter for trouble free connection to the most popular batteries on the market.
View details on the PS600 Power Supply here
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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Elangears has introduced 2 new chargers to their range, the EL-01AD AC/DC auto balance charger and the X2 dual auto balance charger. Externally they look awesome with their matt finish case with yellow/orange highlights as well as easy to read orange backlit 2 line LCD display and both units are controlled by a convenient joystick. Output power from the EL-01AD is 0.1 – 7A max 133W with DC and 0.1 – 7A max 60W on AC while it can also discharge up to 5A. It can accept LiPo & LiIon up to 6S and NiCd cells up to 14S. The X2 is the same specs but features dual units in one case.
View complete specifications of both chargers here
Nosram has released the Stealth Touch Evolution charger & discharger. The vampire red backlit touch screen display means you won’t find any button on this device. With the graphical user interface, all parameters can be set quick and easy with the menu structure intuitive and easy to use. An integrated LiPo/LiFe balancer detects differences in the cells and starts balancing automatically. Improved performance and longer lifetime of the batteries are guaranteed.
