AnhTran
(AnhTran)
May 23, 2018, 8:28am
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HKJ:
AnhTran:
HKJ could you recommend me some good 4-slot chargers that have balancing feature, so i can take batteries out anytime for use in parallel, without having to wait until all batteries are fully charged? Thanks
Generally round cell chargers to not use balanced charging, you have to wait until all are charged.
Hobby chargers wired to charge in series with balancing may be able to do it for LiIon.
If you know the LiIon batteries are at about the same charge level you can wire them in parallel and then charge them, hobby charger is best for this.
I found that the new Xtar PB2 has this function
However it has only 2 slots. I thought any charger that has powerbank function must has this feature
Can you already estimate if and when the Xtar PB2 will be reviewed, HKJ?
HKJ
(HKJ)
May 23, 2018, 8:45am
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Review is written and will probably be published next week.
adam7027
(adam7027)
June 5, 2018, 3:57pm
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Hello HKJ,
This might be ‘just another’ budget one cell charger, but it might worth to take a look at it, because this thing is compatible with lengthier cells as well (21700):
Ok, this is available in some ridiculous colors as well, but one could hope, it can perform better, than the single Basen branded charger you reviewed back in 2014
Some other note: currently your charger index page contains the exact same content two times.
HKJ
(HKJ)
June 5, 2018, 4:59pm
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I have a couple of Basen charger reviews on the way.
fedcas
(fedcas)
June 26, 2018, 1:45am
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It does reach the rated 2A, as I have had it run at 1.94A with my USB meter.
The problem? The temperature. It gets quite hot under load, and makes the cell quite a bit warmer than ambient temp.
HKJ
(HKJ)
June 26, 2018, 7:36am
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fedcas:
Hi Henrik,
did you know this one? I find it very interesting: it’s both a charger and a powerbank, it should reach 2A and it’s even tinier than the Folomov A1… one could just carry it as EDC and forget about it until it’s needed.
I have ordered one, but it will be some time. I have just received a very interesting and advanced charger and I also need to do some other first.
Would you like to tell us what advanced charger it is…just for anticipation?
HKJ
(HKJ)
June 26, 2018, 8:02am
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Not yet, I am not sure the charger is official yet (I have just received it and not even opened the box).
DoubleA
(DoubleA)
July 4, 2018, 5:17am
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TP5100 module. Can charge both single cell and 2 cells in series.
ebay
klrman
(klrman)
July 4, 2018, 5:56am
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If it's even better than the mc3000, it could be my next buy.
HKJ
(HKJ)
July 4, 2018, 6:21am
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Interesting module, I have ordered one and hope to get time for reviewing it.
HKJ
(HKJ)
July 4, 2018, 6:25am
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I have not seen anything that can match MC3000 in precision (I like the user calibration) and flexibility, but it is not the easiest charger to use.
klrman
(klrman)
July 4, 2018, 7:22am
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OK, then my initial plan to get a second MC3000 is going forward, thanks.
angerdan
(angerdan)
July 7, 2018, 4:17pm
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Now the Fenix ARE-X11 is available
I have to deal with an all-russian language aliexpress-interface all the time - impossible to switch to english for more than one page switch/reload.
nquinn
(nquinn)
July 22, 2018, 4:51pm
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Hi HKJ!
I’ve been looking for the lightest weight travel charger that (a) is high current so it can charge my phone+power bank at the same time and (b) is lightweight since I am an ultralight hiker.
This one looks to be only 2.5oz and would love for you to test it:
iClever BoostCube 4.8A/24W
HKJ
(HKJ)
July 22, 2018, 5:08pm
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nquinn:
Hi HKJ!
I’ve been looking for the lightest weight travel charger that (a) is high current so it can charge my phone+power bank at the same time and (b) is lightweight since I am an ultralight hiker.
This one looks to be only 2.5oz and would love for you to test it:
iClever BoostCube 4.8A/24W
It cost about $20 in shipping, I am not going to do that.
d_t_a
(d_t_a)
August 7, 2018, 4:54pm
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Liitokala seems to have silently released a few new chargers, to complement the Lii-S1 (any polarity), which are:
1) Lii-S2 charger (dual-slot version of the Lii-S1, now supports 2A charging for one slot; any polarity insertion)
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Liitokala-Lii-S2-LCD-3-7V-18650-18350-18500-16340-21700-20700B-20700-10440-14500-26650/133859_32905971697.html
2) Lii-PD4 charger only (4-slot, with digital display)
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Liitokala-Lii-PD4-LCD-3-7V-18650-18350-18500-16340-21700-20700B-20700-10440-14500-26650/133859_32892890436.html
also supports 2A charging in one slot