Dwain Dibley. Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) I wonder if anyone has one of these. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hota-p6-2-x-300w-1-6s-dual-smart-charger-discharger-dc-on I am thinking of using it in my van, at the field, powered by a Lipo, or from the 12V supply outlet. Any thoughts ?? D.D. Edited April 28, 2021 by Dwain Dibley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Personally, I'd never even consider using the 12v socket in the vehicle I use for driving to / from the field. You need it to start up when it's time to go home. Lipo might be ok for charging small batteries but a decent 12v leisure battery is what you really want if you are charging multiple flight batteries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks Gary. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Second what Gary says, leisure battery or better still a suitcase genny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hi Ron, I think you are both right. It is just that the charger does seem to offer the option of powering it with another lipo. Also I have a few helis that come with a charger powered by AA batteries ??? This thing also comes with a discharge option which in turn charges a battery plugged into the DC input socket. I have looked at leisure batteries for my van before, if I go down that road, I may as well go the inverter route and have a 240 supply in the back. Useful for all sorts of things then. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad taggart Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) I have the powered version of the above (240v) and it is a great little charger - far better than any of my other 4-5 ISDTs etc. - great flexibility and power - use it at home and in the field. This is a rebranded version of it http:// https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-reaktor-d6-pro-duo-ac-dc-6s-balance-charger-discharger-w-smartphone-wireless-charging-dc325w-x-2-uk-plug.html?queryID=2cc8b820d024d5c01e986cdba077cf13&objectID=80914&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products When I bought it , it was about £80 from Banggood (pre Brexit) Edited April 30, 2021 by conrad taggart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 I can't see your link Conrad, but is this the one.? I have a car booster pack, that can supply 240v, I wonder if this would work ? D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad taggart Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) Dwain It is the one ... I use the 240v option at home. In the field I just connect a lipo to charge smaller lipos / enloops and use up any surplus left in my flight batteries to top up others. It also has a usb charge point, useful for my Transmitter which has a built in charger, and a wireless phone charger across the top. CT Edited April 30, 2021 by conrad taggart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Similar to the Hota then apart from the 240 input. Cheers for the input. LOL D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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