Great new stuff every Friday w/ SparksFun

 

 This week SparksFun has a new Imax6 charger for RC batteries.

They will also start stocking the shelves with LiPo batteries next week.  SWEET!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every Friday SparksFun has a Showcase video of thier products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get it here:  Charger

 

 

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Comment by Dany Thivierge on June 11, 2011 at 6:54pm
That's the one I have (built in power supply)... really nice! charges very well, balance and all... cant go wrong!
Comment by Russell B. Sutton on June 11, 2011 at 7:13pm
I have this charger and love it too.. Man it works great!

3D Robotics
Comment by Chris Anderson on June 11, 2011 at 8:11pm
But weirdly they're not stocking the necessary power supply. D'oh!
Comment by Russell B. Sutton on June 11, 2011 at 8:38pm
I use a small car or lawn mower battery with a trickle charger keeping it charged.

Developer
Comment by John Arne Birkeland on June 12, 2011 at 4:57am
Get a PSU (Computer Power Unit), great for cheap high current 12V power. And in the DIY spirit as a bonus. :)

Developer
Comment by John Arne Birkeland on June 12, 2011 at 4:59am
Alternativly you can get the version with built in AC adapter. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=...

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Comment by Mark Harrison on June 16, 2011 at 2:21pm

RCModelReviews has a nice video showing how to use a computer power supply:

 

DIY: Using a PC power supply with your lipo charger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ityrHaBLepg

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