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Zaorish
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Location: NY, NY USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I'm using Outrage and Thunder Power 3cell, 2200 mah packs. I have two chargers, one is the TP610C and the other is a used polycharge 4 (no balancer).

I'd like to charge multiple batteries at the same time, but only the TP6120C has a built-in balancer, the polycharge 4 does not.

So, I'm looking for a good stand-alone balancer I could use with the polycharge 4....

Balance, then charge, then balance again...perhaps top-off with the TP610C

Thanks for any input!

Just fly!
07-01-2009 01:53 PM
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heli21
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Location: Leroy, NY --USA-- Upstate NY

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Here are Mainly your only option from Great Planes

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMGS7 $35



I have the Equinox's, they arnt the best but they get by.

and you also going to want some of these cords

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...uinox&search=Go

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07-01-2009 01:59 PM
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jgunpilot
Senior Heliman
Location: Pollock, LA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		How about the TP 210 balancer? They are expensive at retail, but you can get clones off E-bay for about $35. They work with the TP1010C charger if you upgrade later.
07-01-2009 02:45 PM
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JRjoe
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Location: Portage, IN USA #1

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Astro Flight Blinky works well as do the Thunder Power balancers.

Here: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Product...x?ProdID=AST106


and Here: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Product...x?ProdID=THP205


Here too: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Product...x?ProdID=THP210


JRjoe
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07-01-2009 03:02 PM
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HydroJoe
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Location: SF,CA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum
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Here: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Product...x?ProdID=AST106

and Here: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Product...x?ProdID=THP205

These are the two I use. They both work great. I think if you use the Blinky you may need the pin adapter (for TP style connectors.)

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07-01-2009 04:39 PM
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Duck Head
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Location: Portland, OR USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Blinkys work great. Outrage batts dont need adapter but the TP's will.

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07-01-2009 05:09 PM
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Markerbeacon
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Location: N.E. Iowa

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Stand-Alone Balancer

07-01-2009 06:16 PM
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VooDooX
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Location: San Francisco Bay Area CA, US (San Mateo)

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		LOL MARKER thats hilarious looks like a good device to break your ankle with

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07-01-2009 06:31 PM
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Dennisu
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Location: Langley, B.C. Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Zaorish

Try a V-balance from FlightSystems. Works stand alone and also with a charger as a flow through device. Work like a charm on batteries up to 6 cell.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...jxKBA7kDsVRh85g

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07-02-2009 05:00 AM
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Zaorish
Heliman
Location: NY, NY USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Dennisu great...

I think I've got a good plan here. Just read that lipos can explode if you overcharge them, even a little bit. Kind of scary.

Just fly!
07-02-2009 01:50 PM
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heli21
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Location: Leroy, NY --USA-- Upstate NY

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Dennisu i saw that one too but It is ON ORDER. thats why i didnt post it. IS there any other spots to get them?

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07-02-2009 02:11 PM
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Dennisu
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Location: Langley, B.C. Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		heli21

I just picked one up at my LHS so not sure where else you can get one. Try your LHS and see if they have any. You won't regret it as it works like a charm even to just check the charge on the battery before you use it if you forget if it's charged or not.

He who dies with the most toys ..... Wins!
07-03-2009 02:28 AM
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heli21
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Location: Leroy, NY --USA-- Upstate NY

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I dont have a Local Hobby shop, everything is done online.

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07-03-2009 02:29 AM
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GyroFreak
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Location: Florida ... 28° 52' N 81° 16' W

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Here is the TP1010C and balancer equivalent for $140. I looked at one of these at the field and the display is identical to the TP menu.
http://cgi.ebay.com/A123-Lipoly-Nic...1QQcmdZViewItem

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07-03-2009 02:43 AM
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GyroFreak
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Location: Florida ... 28° 52' N 81° 16' W

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Here is the balancer alone $35
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lipo-Balancer-S...rkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A1|294%3A50

Bacteria They're the only culture some men have
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07-03-2009 02:45 AM
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ruddernate
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Location: sulphur,Ok.

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		i use astro blinkys and love em'. very cost effective and they do a great job.

fly it like you stole it
07-03-2009 04:50 AM
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DeadSticker
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Location: South East MO

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		+1 on the blinkys...
07-03-2009 06:12 AM
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Taipan
Elite Veteran
Location: Sydney, Australia

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		V-Balancers suck. They sometimes don't know when to stop balancing & will flatten lipos! They also easily overheat & shut-down while balancing.
07-03-2009 06:19 AM
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neale
Senior Heliman
Location: BRISBANE ,Australia

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Tiapan,Maybe you got a dud I have two V balances and both work great,dont even get warm andd have never shut down. What batteries are you charging, as in size? As far as not stopping well maybe,I have not noticed it.

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07-03-2009 10:05 AM
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eggmcmuffinplz
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I used to use a blinky balancer, Not the greatest for larger batteries, it falls behind while charging the pack. It will work great for your 3s 2200 packs. But dont forget that you have it on the pack! The blinky will continue to slowly drain the pack to try to achieve perfect voltage among the cells. You will need the adapter for tp balance tabs, and the adaptor for the blinky that astro flight makes is only up to 5 cells for the tp adaptor.
07-04-2009 12:14 AM
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