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DuraTrax Onyx 230 AC/DC Advanced Charger with LCD
In addition to NiCd and NiMH batteries, it can also charge LiPo cells and LiFe packs (such as A123), which is perfect for the latest battery technologies.

$79.99

Every once in a while a new product comes along that is so good it raises the bar. Affordability is a given with these chargers, but you also get the kind of features that used to be reserved for competition-level drivers. Five different chargers offer a wide range of options to choose from -- each one tailored to fit your particular needs.

The Onyx 230 charger is great for a wide variety of applications! Wide ranges of output current (up to 7 amps!) and output voltage make it equally useful for 1/32 scale micros and 1/8 scale electrics, plus nitro receiver packs and transmitter packs. In addition to NiCd and NiMH batteries, it can also charge LiPo cells and LiFe packs (such as A123), which is perfect for the latest battery technologies. AC/DC flexibility, plus the advanced reversed LCD with backlight - previously only found in top-end racing chargers - is great for use indoors or outdoors, daytime or night. The Onyx 230's tremendous flexibility, small size and weight, and high power give racers yet another advantage on race day!

Features
A super-small, lightweight built-in AC power supply is great for cramped pit spaces, and easy portability.
Fully adjustable charge currents from 100mA to 7 amps, with an auto-trickle function for NiCd and NiMH packs.
A precise constant-current / constant-voltage charge algorithm safely fills lithium-polymer (LiPo), lithium-ion (Li-Ion), or lithium ferrite-phosphate (LiFe) batteries!
A custom peak detection system loads NiCd and NiMH batteries full of power. Peak sensitivity can be adjusted to tailor the charger to the battery.
Pushbutton controls and audible tones make for easy set-up and control.
Configure up to 10 batteries in memory for instant, easy recall and set-up.
A built-in cooling fan keeps components cool and extends life of charger.
A backup safety timer automatically stops charge to prevent accidental battery overcharge.
Large alligator clips on the DC input easily connect to most 12V DC power sources.
Banana jacks on the output allow for connection with many commonly found charge adapters. An adapter with standard plug is included.

Specs
AC Input	110V AC 60Hz
DC Input	11-15V DC, built in lead with alligator clips
Battery Types	1-8 NiCad/NiMH cells (1.2-9.6V) 1-3 LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe cells (3.7-11.1V)
Battery Capacity Range	50-9900mAh
Fast Charge Current	0.1-7.0A linear, adjustable (AC 50W, DC 70W, 2C limit for lithiums)
Fast Charge Termination	Peak detection for NiCad/NiMH, CC/CV for lithiums
Fast Charge Safety Timer	Off-300 minutes
NiCad/NiMH Peak Sensitivty	3-20mV adjustable
NiCad/NiMH Trickle Charge Current	Auto Mode (1/20 fast charge setting), or manual set 0-250mA
Controls	4 pushbuttons
Battery Memories	10
Display Type	2x8 reversed LCD with backlight
Setup Tones	On/Off
Audible Melodies	5
Output Connection	Banana jacks
Protective Devices	Solid-state reverse polarity and current overload
Case Size	6.0 x 5.28 x 1.69 in. (153 x 134 x 43 mm)
Weight	23.5oz. (666g)

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10/16/2011

WaterDuffalo

Onyx 230 Charger

I love this charger. I use it with my PowerEdge 7.4v 850 mAh and never had a problem with swelling. The battery doesn't even get hot, and I have recharged it many times. The programmable presets are a godsend for those of us with more than one battery. It also gives you the choice of using the included alligator clips to hook up to a car battery, or use the built-in AC adapter. Plus, it does LiPoly, Li Ion, LiFe, NiCad, and NiMh. Once you have it, you won't need another charger...ever! Charges fast, the screen shows you how many milliAmps it put into the battery, how long it took, etc.

My only gripe would be the lack of balancing plug, and that it comes with a Tamiya charge connector, and not a JST connector. A charge plug octopus would be a nice change.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend any other charger to someone looking into antweight battle bots. The cheap ones with no screen seem like something could go wrong with them, and there's no reason to fork out a whole load of money. This one gives you all you need.