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Jason Sams
04-28-2008, 12:33 PM
Here is the latest from DuraTrax. (http://www.duratrax.com)
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From DuraTrax:
Surprisingly small in size – Amazingly big in power!

A line of chargers competitively priced and with versatile features modelers want! These chargers are all compact and lightweight for easy transport and offer many features that others don’t have.

All Onyx chargers share these consumer-requested features:
• AC/DC input for indoor/outdoor use
• A built-in switching AC power supply makes each Onyx charger incredibly small and lightweight
• Includes a unique, convenient jack for connecting radio batteries. Great for nitro modelers, too! (Except DTXP4230)
• Peak detection with auto-trickle
• Ability to handle a wide range of cells
• Ability to charge at higher currents –great for today’s ultra-high capacity NiMH packs!
• Custom LCDs with backlight (Except DTXP4200)
• Compatible with NiCd and NiMH cells – Onyx 230 can also handle LiPos, Li-Ion and the new LiFe (A123™) type cells!
• Audible indicators
• 5-year warranty

Onyx 200 AC/DC Sport Peak Charger with LEDs:
Designed for sport electric cars and boats with NiCd or NiMH batteries. Great for 750mAh “AAA” cells, nitro receiver packs and the 5A current setting is great for the highest capacity sub-C size cells. Includes built-in jack for charging 4-5 cell receiver packs and five handy charge status LEDs!
Specifications:
Battery Types: 4-7 NiCd or NiMH cells (4.8-8.4V)
Fast Charge Currents: 1.5A, 3A, 5A
Display: 5 LEDs
Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.6 x 1.6 in (146 x 117 x 41 mm)
Weight: 17 oz (484 g)

Onyx 210 AC/DC Peak Charger with LCD:
Ideal for 1/18-1/8 scale electrics, nitro receiver packs and even transmitter batteries! A custom LCD with blue backlight allows for easy viewing in any lighting condition. Includes built-in jack for charging 4-5 cell receiver packs.
Specifications:
Battery Types: 4-8 NiCd or NiMH cells (4.8-9.6V)
Fast Charge Currents: 0.8A, 1.5A, 3A, 5A
Display: 7-segment custom LCD with blue backlight
Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.2 x 1.8 in (146 x 133 x 46 mm)
Weight: 19.2 oz (543 g)

Onyx 220 AC/DC Programmable Peak Charger with LCD:
An excellent choice for electric models as small as 1/32 scale up to 1/8 scale. Features an advanced reversed LCD with backlight, fully adjustable current, programmable options, built-in jack for charging 4-5 receiver packs or transmitter packs and five-battery memories.
Specifications:
Battery Types: 4-8 NiCd or NiMH cells (4.8-9.6V)
Battery Capacity Range: 50-9900mAh
Fast Charge Currents: 0.1-5.0A
Peak Sensitivity: 3-20mV (adjustable)
Trickle Charge: auto, or manual adjust (0-250mA)
Display: 2x8 reversed LCD with backlight
Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.1 x 1.8 in (145 x 130 x 45 mm)
Weight: 20.4 oz (578 g)

Onyx 230 AC/DC Advanced Peak Charger with LCD:
Perfect for a wide variety of applications from 1/32 scale micros to large 1/8 scale electrics. Can handle the latest in battery technology including LiPo, Li-Ion and LiFe (A123) cells with ten-battery memories, many programmable options, up to 7 amps charge current and a reversed backlit LCD. A built-in fan helps to keep all electronics cool.
Specifications:
Battery Types: 1-8 NiCd or NiMH cells (1.2-9.6V)
1-3 LiPo, LiIon or LiFe cells (3.7-11.1V)
Battery Capacity Range: 50-9900mAh
Fast Charge Currents: 0.1-7.0A
Peak Sensitivity: 3-20mV (adjustable)
Display: 2x8 reversed LCD with backlight
Dimensions: 6.0 x 5.3 x 1.7 in (153 x 134 x 43 mm)
Weight: 23.5 oz (666 g)

Oxy 240 AC/DC Dual Peak Charger with LCD:
Designed for electric models which use NiCd or NiMH batteries simultaneously or for modelers who rotate through multiple batteries at the field or track. Features two independent outputs with identical functions, two custom backlit LCDs and two built-in jacks for charging 4-5 cell receiver packs or transmitter packs.
Specifications:
Battery Types: 4-8 NiCd or NiMH cells (4.8-9.6V)
Fast Charge Currents: 0.8A, 1.5A, 3A, 5A
Display: 7-segment custom LCD with blue backlight
Dimensions: 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 in (202 x 153 x 50 mm)
Weight: 27.8 oz (789 g)

DTXP4200 Onyx 200 AC/DC Sport Peak Charger w/LED $39.99
DTXP4210 Onyx 210 AC/DC Peak Charger w/LCD $49.99
DTXP4220 Onyx 220 AC/DC Prgrammable Peak Chrger w/LCD $59.99
DTXP4230 Onyx 230 AC/DC Advanced Peak Charger w/LCD $79.99
DTXP4240 Onyx 240 AC/DC Dual Peak Charger w/LCD $89.99

rccardude04
04-28-2008, 01:52 PM
YES! Finally what appears to be a decently featured and potentially good quality ac/dc LiPo charger!
Thanks Hobbico/Great Planes/Duratrax!
-Eric

Mini-TBasher55
04-28-2008, 01:55 PM
If only the 240 could handle lipo...

Still great.

rccardude04
04-28-2008, 03:52 PM
Yeah I noticed that after I posted. Makes a lot of sense huh?
Oh well, an 80 dollar lipo charger with banana outputs that's reasonably priced is a good sign. :)
-Eric

MattHiggins
04-28-2008, 04:31 PM
RC Nostradamus says we will see many of the 230 model.

rccardude04
04-28-2008, 05:45 PM
RC Nostradamus says we will see many of the 230 model.

lol... I agree.
-Eric

ElectricThunder
04-28-2008, 06:07 PM
RC Nostradamus... If only I could make a Chapelle Show joke without getting banned....:D And If only the 230 did 4s lipo! GRRRRR! It'd be at the very top of my list if it could do 4s (for when I finally get around to doing an 1/8 conversion).

Still, 80 bucks for an AC/DC lipo/NiMH/A123 charger that charges at up to 7 amps isn't terrible at all!

SS Pede
04-28-2008, 08:25 PM
RC Nostradamus... If only I could make a Chapelle Show joke without getting banned....:D And If only the 230 did 4s lipo! GRRRRR! It'd be at the very top of my list if it could do 4s (for when I finally get around to doing an 1/8 conversion).

Still, 80 bucks for an AC/DC lipo/NiMH/A123 charger that charges at up to 7 amps isn't terrible at all!

Ah, good point on the 4s thing. But besides that it is promising. Love the high charge rate, so you can actually take advantage of A123's fast-charging capability or charge high-capacity LiPo packs at 1C. If I was gonna spend $80 on the A123 charger to use with A123 batteries, it might make more sense to get this and have the ability to do LiPo too. Now is there a balancer out there that does A123 AND LiPo? Must be... :huh:

Darn it, I already have three chargers, two of which I don't use!! I would feel like such an idiot getting another one!! If I got this it would be great, then in 5 years I'd want to do an 1/8th scale electric and have to get a 5th charger that can do 4s!!!