The making of the BLF UC4 charger: the start of a new venture, INTEREST LIST, UPDATE 7 (Well, ramping stopped :/ )

Please add me to the list :slight_smile:

Please add me to the interest list.

Interested, hoping it fits my budget. :slight_smile:

People are posting pics of the UT4, which as I understand is what this charger will be based on. So what does UC4 stand for?

To be able to select trickle charge for NiMh cells would be good. Especially if you are using eneloop cells most of the time.
And something about the standart charge current vor NiMh cells. i thing 700 or 1000mA is way to much.If i am not wrong the recomendation for NiMh cells is
capacity /4. So for a 2000mAh cell 500mA charge current. Ad for a 800maH AAA cell 200mA charge cuurent.
If i chage NiMh cells faster they will get hot. I can be totally wrong but in my poinion a 500mA standart charge current vor NiMh will work well for most AA cells.
At 700 or 1000mA standart i would have to lower the charge current for almost every NiMh cell i own not only the AAA size.

The charger will not be based on the UT4.

The protected 21700s make it impossible to use the IT4 as a base.

So… is there still time and opportunity to reconsider usage of touch screen (like the one on smartphone)? Is the final design already set?

Final design has not been set at all.

Everybody, it’s only been 2 weeks. You can’t expect a brand new charger to be made that quickly.

BLF projects tend to take a long time. While this one won’t take as long as flashlights projects, things still can be slow, especially with communication.

Depending on the price and how good it is then am in for 1 or 2

rofl… It took years for the LT1 to get to where it is, and we’re still waiting for final options like color and a page to order it from.

I’d go into this with the mindset that it may be ready for Christmas ordering.
Next Christmas.

If BlueSword & Friends can pull it off sooner, we can break out the beer & balloons. If it runs past next Christmas, well, it’s our own fault for not paying him a full time salary to work on this all day, every day even if it triples the price. :face_with_monocle:

Oh, yeah… And I’d like it to have pinstripes and a two tone paintjob. :beer:

I have no complaints, BlueSwordM seems to be staying on top of this project quite well :beer:

Please put me down for one.

Much obliged.

Realistically, you’re probably right on.

I also want two USB outputs for loading i-phone etc.
This reduces further power supply units.

I like the display of the XTAR VC4S. It shows all information for all channels at the same time.

Perhaps every Special Edition thread needs an immovable banner which covers every page, making them impossible to read, and which says:

If you need <group buy product> right this moment, then run away as fast as you can and forget that you ever saw this. These aren't the <group buy products> you're looking for.

If you need <group buy product> within 6 months, please purchase an existing product, post a review on BLF, and come back with feedback on how this project can be slightly better 3 years from now at only 2 times the price.

If you won't need <group buy product> for 2-4 years and don't expect <miracle feature> to be included for <bargain price>, then welcome! Please post to get on our interest list.

Please add me to the list for one. :slight_smile:

PERFECT !!!

I am interested. Thanks!

interested. Thanks!

Throw my name on the list. Seems an interesting project, and I’d like another charger.

While we’re making requests, I’d appreciate if it could send and email/text/notification when finished charging, a camera (what device doesn’t have a camera in 2019?), xray sensor for seeing inside the cells as they charge, and roomba capabilities… oh, and have it ready by Thanksgiving :wink: