POWER TRIP
Team Orion
Advantage Touch AC/DC Charger
;is AC/DC unit features an extremely sophisticated touch-screen, high-resolution display for easy interfacing. ;is “minicomputer” is driven by
precise software and features an integrated balancer, which can operate
without even having to charge or discharge the cells. ;e unit can charge
up to a 6S LiPo or up to 14 sub-C cells.
Item no. ORI30187; $190
teamorion.com
Team Orion Advantage
Twin Spec DC Charger
Orion’s second entry is essentially
a sophisticated computer system
with microprocessor controlled
dual outputs. ;e Twin Spec
features a charge and discharge
storage memory, cycling mode,
and integrated balancer. ;e
unit charges up to 10A per
channel, up to 6S LiPo and
16 sub-C cells. Add an
on-board temperature
monitor and voltage cuto;,
and the Twin Spec provides almost
foolproof functionality.
Item no. ORI30153; $230
teamorion.com
;under Power DC Charger
;is insanely powerful DC charger features an
astounding 1000W of output, which translates to 30A of
charging power, capable of charging a 14S LiPo or up to
40 sub-C cells. A balance connector adaptor board is also
included—extremely important when charging multi-cell
LiPos.
Item no. THP1430C; $230
thunderpowerrc.com
Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus 6-Amp
Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger
Traxxas’ EZ-Peak Plus charger packs a lot of features for its inexpensive
price tag. ;is 6-amp charger provides 80W of power, capable of
charging 6S LiPos and up to 15 sub-C cells. A balancing interface is
standard, and the unit is upgradable to dual charging capabilities.
Item no. 2933; $100
traxxas.com
Venom Pro Charger Plus
Venom’s o;ering is an AC/DC unit with
temperature probe and charges up to an 8S
LiPo and 27-cell NiMH/Ni-Cd. With 10 user-defined
profiles, six di;erent charging plugs and USB interface capabilities, the
Venom Pro o;ers a lot in a small package.
Item no. VNR0660; $125
venom-rc.com
;under Power DC 1-8
Cell LiPo 20A Dual Port
Charger w/ Balancer
;is dual port charger maximizes
the power with 800 W of total
charging capabilities. ;e
TP820CD charges up to 20A
and handles up to an 8S LiPo
or 24 sub-C cells. An amazing
example of the power potential
is the ability to charge dual 5S
LiPos simultaneously at 4C—an
incredible feat. To top it o;,
firmware upgrades are available
for future applications.
Item no. THP820CD; $270
thunderpowerrc.com
By the time this article hits the
stands, there are sure to be a few
new high-end chargers on the
market, but that is the nature
of electronics. When choosing a
charger, make sure to research
it thoroughly to find one that
suits your specific needs. ;ere
is no need to go the “overkill”
route unless it is warranted. But
if you are a racer or extreme
basher, the sky is the limit!
High-end chargers are worth
splurging on because they can
give maximum performance to
batteries, improve battery life,
and are extremely adjustable
and sophisticated.
