[hankster]

A breakthrough in charger technology!

So easy to use and program, and so accurate and versatile, the CDR-5000 is the "must-have" charger for today's demanding modeler!

More info at http://www.hobbytalk.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=313

 

[hankster]

Just to add info that was not in the press release. This charger will discharge at up to 40 AMPS!!!!!

 

[HOOPD1]

Finally a charger worth $400.00+Kinda makes the gfx look oh I dont know primitive.

 

[Rich Chang]

I know I want one. I wonder how big it is?

-Rich

 

[EAMotorsports]

Its small Rich...I seen the only one in the US two weeks ago...Don Rice of Futaba has one. Its smaller than a Rivergate Bulldog 30 amp powersuply!! Its suppppppper trick!! A must have!! LOL

ea

 

[Rich Chang]

Thanks, Eric! Wow! Well, that makes me want it even more. Now I just need to scrounge up $500 so that I can also have the thermo tray.

-Rich

 

[pepe]

A release date of April! my birthday is in July!oh honey, guess what I want for my birthday? LOL Seriously though no motor run feature? all that technology without a major feature like that missing.

 

[RickRussellTX]

Cripes, for that much money it better wash my car and clean my bathtub.

 

[hankster]

A TurboCharger is about the same price and 1000s of them have been sold.

 

[Bodido]

What's the deal with motor break-in and running a lathe though? That is a huge part of what makes the the Turbo 30's-gfx a decent value. It's something I use EVERY time I'm at the track.

The charger does seem pretty trick, but if it can't run a motor it won't be worth it to many, many people.

 

[Rich Chang]

Well shoot, I didn't even think to see if it ran motors. Looks like it doesn't?

-Rich

 

[hankster]

Let me email them and see if it has that feature... but then you can always get one of our motor break-in/lathe power supplies and not have to tie up your charger while doing that....

 

[Bodido]

Actually not a bad idea at all Hank.... Good plug too

 

[pepe]

I agree with hank but I would at least want the feature for that kinda money.Then again you do get the thermo tray instead of the motor feature I guess,which does me no good cause I run six cell spec class.

 

[hankster]

I just got information back that the charger DOES NOT include the ability to run motors or lathes. While that feature is nice (I have it in my GM charger) have now use a seperate PS for motors and lathes. Too many times have I been charging batteries and wanted to cut a comm or break-in a motor and couldn't. The seperate PS allows me to do that so it isn't a show stopper for me.

A got a lot more info on the charger and all I can say it may be an invaluable charger if you really want to know the state of your batteries. Looking through the info it allows monitoring of each cell and gives a "match" percentage. Also gives you the average voltage during the first part, the middle part and last part of the cycle. It shows this info on both charging and discharging.

The graph screens show the following:
#1 Pack Charge Voltage & Temperature vs time (graph form)
#2 Pack Discharge Voltage & Temperature vs time (graph form)
#3 Each single cell Charge Voltage vs time (graph form)
#4 Each single cell Discharge Voltage vs time (graph form)
#5 Voltage of each cell during charge (numeric)
#6 Voltage of each cell during charge (graph form)
#7 Peak voltage of each cell (graph form)
#8 Average Voltage of each cell discharge (graphic form)
#9 Temperature and Humidity (graph form)

Hummmm.... interesting stuff!

 

[Bodido]

Actually pepe.... I believe the tray is an option.... not included.

 

[pepe]

Actually pepe.... I believe the tray is an option.... not included.

Bodido,your right I just thought about that,But with the new info from hank this thing may just prove to be a real asset to the arsenal.Looks like it would look good sitting on top of the GFX.

 

[Bodido]

Sitting on top of GFX !?!?!!!

Do you need a big furry green feathered hat to go with that PIMP??
:dude:

 

[Joe Novak]

I wonder if they are going to be released on time,or will it take several months after the release date like every other rc manufacture!

 

[hankster]

Hehe... let's hope I don't get into too much trouble for posting this, but here is a "illistration" for the data screen.