Racer's Edge SureCharge 2000 Pro Lipo Balance Charger

[Chilly Duncan]

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New from Racer's Edge (http://www.racers-edge.com):

AC/DC Lipo Balance Charger. Charges up to 6S LiPo Cells, NiCd/NiMH Up to 15 Cells. Optimized Delta Peak Detecting Software, Adjustable Charge Current Range, 0.1-5.0Amps, Discharge Current Range 0.1-1.0Amps. Charge/Discharge Cycles & Storage Charge Modes and Custom Charge Profile Data Storage. Temperature Threshold & Capacity Cutoff. Also Charges Li-ion, Pb & LiFe batteries. Charging Adaptor Harness "The Squid" and Battery Temperature Sensor Included.

RCESC2000 - $199.99

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[catalysst]

thats pretty sweet....here hoping at a street price of maybe 150-160. Very nice charger

[Chilly Duncan]

Looks like it will be $139.99:

http://www.rcplanet.com/Racers_Edge_SureCharge_2000_Pro_Lipo_AC_DC_Charger _p/rcesc2000.htm

[metalry101]

Sweeet! Nicely done Racer's Edge. Oh...and "the squid?" That had to be Stevo coming up with that name.

[rccardude04]

Nah, they snagged it from Common Sense RC's "Octopus."

This charger looks pretty promising. I wonder if it comes with the balance harness. Losi/E-Flite's chargers never did...

-Eric

[PeterV]

Common Sense RC also sells a neat little cap for the male Deans plug, so you don't get a short when charging with the Squid (or Octopus). Remember, when you use the Octo-Squid, ALL the connectors have power. So if you're plugged into one connector and the exposed contacts of the Deans plug touch a turnbuckle wrench or some other metal object, you can expect sparks!

[metalry101]

Common Sense RC also sells a neat little cap for the male Deans plug, so you don't get a short when charging with the Squid (or Octopus). Remember, when you use the Octo-Squid, ALL the connectors have power. So if you're plugged into one connector and the exposed contacts of the Deans plug touch a turnbuckle wrench or some other metal object, you can expect sparks!
That's a good point, and an excellent idea. I'd probably just not use the "squid," but for those who do want to use it, keeping it from shorting out would definitely be important.

[More Juice]

is rcplanet and racers edge the same company?

[Steve-O of HRP]

is rcplanet and racers edge the same company?

HRP and RC Planet are not the same company.

The direct link for the Racers Edge site is found here: http://www.racers-edge.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=rcesc2000

Also - the Squid charging adapter does include a cap on each of the bare connectors. Here is an updated image:
http://www.hrpdealer.com/images/rce2475.jpg

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!

-Steve-O

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Sweeet! Nicely done Racer's Edge. Oh...and "the squid?" That had to be Stevo coming up with that name.

Actually the "Power Squid" has been around for a long time. Wouldn't be surprised if the idea came from there. www.PowerSquid.com.