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We’ve long been huge fans of Hitec battery chargers and recently we got the chance to review their new RDX1 200 Smart Charger. The new Hitec packs solid charging power of up to 12 amps, the ability to connector to your computer to store pack information, and is street priced at under 80 bucks. We’ve been using (read- abusing) the [...]
Coming soon from the good folks at Hitec is the RDX2 800 AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. The RDX2 800 can charge at up to 35 Amps to get your battery packs ready in record time. Check out these highlights- * High power dual port charger * 200W AC and 800W DC with smart power distribution * Can simultaneously charge two batteries of any [...]
New from the good folks at Hitec is the RDX2 200 AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. This two channel charger comes loaded with features and can pump out 100 watts of power to each channel. Here are the highlights- * Capable of charging two batteries simultaneously * Integrated balancing for 6-cell LiPo batteries * Easy-to-read LCD screen and sleek metal scroll wheel * User-friendly interface * [...]
Coming soon from Hitec is the RDX4 AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. The RDX4 comes loaded with high-end features to give you a safe, fast, and high quality charge on your batteries. Check out these highlights- * 4 channel charger * Delivers up to 100 watts per channel at 10 amps * Built-in Bluetooth communication for use w/ iOS & Android Link Power X [...]
Expected to start shipping later this month from Hitec Japan is the tiny X1 Nano USB Battery Charger. This unit may be little, but it sure is mighty with a maximum charge rate of up to 10 amps. Here are more highlights- * Ultra-compact size, smaller and lighter than a credit card! * Special black 50th anniversary model also available * Size – [...]
Shipping now from GensAce is the Imars III PRO 10A Smart Balance Battery Charger. The new Pro version of the Imars III comes with more power and features, but keeps a low price point. Here are the highlights- * Single channel AC balance charger * Max charge rate 10 amps * 100V-240V AC input voltage * 100 Watts of power * Quiet cooling fan * Max [...]
Over at iSDT they recently posted a video for their upcoming BattAir Plugin device for LiPo batteries. What exactly does the BattAir Plugin do? Well, iSDT says it “Makes all batteries smart”. The BattAir Plugin is placed between the balance port of select iSDT chargers and the balance port on your LiPo battery. From there, using the iSDT BattAir smart [...]
While Hitec is best known for their high-end servos, they are also one of the leading manufacturers of battery chargers in the rc industry. One of their latest battery chargers is the RDX2 Pro, which promises big power, fast charges, while being super easy to use. Our crack pot test crew has spent the last couple of weeks using the [...]
Shipping right now from the good folks at GensAce is the Imars III Smart Balance Battery Charger. The Imars III is affordable, highly versatile, and easy to use. Check out these highlights- * Convenient built-in stand * Maximum LiPo Cell Count- 6S * Maximum Charge Rate- 5 amps * Maximum Charge Power- 100 watts * Easy to see 2×16 backlit LCD display * Supports- LiPo, LiFe, [...]
New and hot from Hitec is their upcoming RDX2 Pro Dual Port AC/DC Battery Charger. Hitec has long been known for making some of the best battery chargers in rc, their new RDX2 Pro makes it easy to keep a bunch of packs charged and ready to bash. Here are the highlights- * High power design – 260 watts of total [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have announced a new battery charger, the Reactor 200. Designed to be a nice step up from a typical overnight wall-charger, the Reactor can charge up to a 3S LiPo with a maximum charge rate of 2 amps. * Simple to use * Charges LiPo, LiFe, NiMh, and NiCd cells * Selectable 0.7 or 2 amp charge rates * [...]
Shipping now from Hyperion is the Sentry Mini Charger/Discharger. With more people out on the trails, small DC battery chargers are in demand. The Hyperion Sentry is small enough to take along while rock crawling, check out these features- * 50 watts of charging power * Max LiPo cell count of 6S * 12-30 volts DC input power * JST-XH balance connector * 390 watts [...]
Once you really get into the hobby, a good battery charger becomes a necessity. Over the last 5 years, Hitec has put out a bunch of different battery chargers, and out of the ones that we’ve tested, we have been very impressed. In fact, we consider Hitec one of the very front runners for rc hobby battery chargers. Their very [...]
New from Hitec is the RDX2 Mini AC Balance Charger. The twin channel RDX2 Mini has a combined 100 watts of power and can charge packs up to 4S LiPo. Here are the highlights- * Max Charge Rate – 5 amps per channel * Dimensions – 3.5 x 3.9 x 5.0″ * 10 battery memory profiles * AGM & cold charge modes * Built in [...]
Coming soon from Hitec is the RDX1 Mini AC powered battery charger. The RDX1 series of chargers from Hitec has been extremely popular, their new Mini sized unit is easy to take, or store, just about anywhere. Here are the highlights- * 65 watts of charging power * 6 amps maximum charge rate * 2 amps maximum discharge rate * 4 cell LiPo maximum [...]
