WTB: Simple NiMH Charger - RC-Monster Forums

BrianG · **WTB: Simple NiMH Charger -** 09.18.2008, 03:12 PM

My brother was visiting last weekend, and I think I got him hooked into R/C. Previously, his experience was just with Tyco-type stuff and he couldn't believe the acceleration and speed these things have.

Well, it was his b-day and all, and I had my Tamiya TB EVO sitting around, so I slapped a Traxxas XL-5, 1 Tital 12T motor, an Ofna Am tx/rx, and a set of GP3300's in it and gave it to him. Now he needs a charger. He said he had a 4 hour charger (a wall wart with a Tamiya plug), but I told him that was crap and forbid him to use it.

So, looking for an inexpensive NiMH charger that will do 6-7 cells at around 3-4A. Preferably AC or DC built-in so he doesn't have to mess with an external PS. I was looking at an MRC 959 or 960, but I have one for my son and the buttons are tempermental - they require me to push rather hard for them to work. Does anyone have a comparable charger they'd be willing to let go? PM if you do!

skellyo · 09.18.2008, 03:32 PM

I've got a used one of these:
http://duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxp4005.html

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCLD5&P=ML

I'll sell it shipped for almost half the Tower price.

Pm me if interested.

jhautz · 09.18.2008, 04:05 PM

I think Ive got an old superbrain 977 I could let go. Havent used it in a long time now. It works fine though and will even do basic lipo if ever needed and can charge 2 packs at once. I'd have to dig it out. Not even sure where it is ATM, but I know I have it and it works fine.

BrianG · 09.18.2008, 04:49 PM

Thanks guys! My brother is not particularly electronically inclined, so I'd like to have something that I can set up at my house and then all he has to do is hook up his 6 cell pack and press "go".

rootar · 09.18.2008, 05:33 PM

you can get him an MRC 820 charger then you dont even have to have buttons its what i got my gf and you just plug it in and it charges at 4amps and when its peaked the light blinks green and it will charge 6-7 cell packs and is only $35 new

maxair45 · 09.18.2008, 07:01 PM

PM sent

BrianG · 09.20.2008, 11:00 PM

My search has ended! Someone here was VERY generous and donated an MRC 960! Talk about an awesome group here! I think it will be perfect because that charger is AC or DC, will charge up to 8 cells, and is a 1 button procedure until he gets experienced enough to play with the settings if he chooses to.

Thanks again for all the responses!