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    upgrading my charger, help needed.

    i am currently using a turnigy accucel 6 charger 50W. this charger has served me well by helping me charge hundreds of lipo packs already and all my packs are 3s 2200mah lipos. however, recently, i've decided to go bigger on my planes. bigger planes means better tx and rx system and bigger battery packs.
    1. previously, i've been using dx6i with energizer batteries. how i've upgrade to futaba 8fg that i've bought overseas. my first problem is, the charger that comes with the futaba tx is rated input 120V 60Hz (which is different from singapore), output 8.7V DC 170mA. the battery on the 8fg NiMh is 7.2V 1700mAh.
    2. i have also bought a second hand tx futaba T6EX for buddy box. however, it doesnt come with the charger. 6EX uses a NiCd 9.6V 600mAh.
    3. i also notice that both transmitter has got something like a charging socket inbuild into it. however, both transmitter's socket are of different diameter. if i can find the correct size socket to be pluged into each transmitter directly from the charger. can i just charge the transmitter battery through the socket of the transmitter from the charger itself?
    4. due to the battery that i will be purchasing. i think it should be around those 6s 3000mAh-5000mAh types. which means i should be using a charger with a capability to charge 22.2V x 3A = 66.6W to 22.2V x 5 = 111W.
    5. i'm also a lazy fellow. charging one battery at a time is just too much of a hassle. so i'm looking those that can charge at least 2 or better 4 packs at the same time.
    can u introduce me a charger that can satisfy all my requirements? thanks. any reviews regarding the turnigy 200W x 2 from HK website?
    Controller: Spektrum DX6i
    Fix Wing: 3DHS Edge 540 41", World Models Zero Fighter EP.
    Rotary Wing: Align Trex450 Pro.

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    Buy a 240v-110v step down adaptor. Can get from homefix shop, very cheap. Not sure if futaba has changed the socket for the 8.7v 170ma charger, but last time I tried to look for the plug and couldn't find it. It is different from the standard futaba one which will work with the 9.6v type tx.

    As for charger, buy a big one with higher input voltage for charging big 6s.

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      #3
      If you get the adapter from Jethobby or hobyking you still can use the Accucell to charge your TX batt.



      BTW, I've changed my Futaba NiCad to a 3S Lipo. No issues so far.


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        #4
        Originally posted by sherchoo View Post
        If you get the adapter from Jethobby or hobyking you still can use the Accucell to charge your TX batt.



        BTW, I've changed my Futaba NiCad to a 3S Lipo. No issues so far.


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          #5
          Went to look at the 200W X 2 charger from hobyking. Seems to fit your requirement quite well. Can charge 4X6S batts with Y cable if you really want to.

          Not sure what the software does, but I would like to be able to view the individual cell values. If the software can do that, this is a very good charger.

          Do consider that you'll need to get a power supply unit for this charger.


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            #6
            is there any chargers that local hobby shop is selling that might fulfill my requirements?
            Controller: Spektrum DX6i
            Fix Wing: 3DHS Edge 540 41", World Models Zero Fighter EP.
            Rotary Wing: Align Trex450 Pro.

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