groupbuy: Astrolux® SC01 QC USB Charger only $2.99

Works fine plugging into anything else FYI, just testing it now

Ordered one.

Five ordered, 83 left according to supplier.
Thanks Martin.

Ordered, thank you

Took 10,thanks

Are there some reviews?

Does the SC01 terminate properly?

thank you guys! :beer:

sorry, whats the use case here? especially for people ordering like 5 or 10? i must be not seeing something…i know 4 slots can be a bit big to carry, but 2 slot should be ok?

I thought it would be cheap chargers to give to family and friends.
Ordered 20. Thank you

Convenience. If I just want to top up a cell and the power sockets are being used by other stuff (phone charger), it’s easier to pop an 18650 into a single cell charger and power it off a USB 3 connection from my laptop.

I’ve got 5 power sockets at my desk and my main chargers, an XTAR VP2 and a Vapcell S4+, both use two sockets when in use. I disconnect them when not in use and free up the sockets for a LIFX desk light and a phone charger. I could get a larger power board but I’d rather not have so many cables on the desk.

They’d probably make good gifts too if giving away 18650 flashlights to family and friends.

hm…when i give away flashlights for people whos not really that into flashlights, i just been giving them sofirn, sc31 pro, sp70, they all come with built in charger, even more convenient and less hassle for them.

That’s probably safer and easier. :+1:

SC01 arrived! It’s a chunky single cell charger.

It seems like good value for the price.

My 18650 charged from 3.80V to 4.20V within about 2 hours. I measured the input and it started at 1.3A and gradually dropped to 7mA.

Has anyone measured the SC01 properly to check termination?

I tried a USB-C PD adapter for the power supply and the SC01 didn’t turn on. A regular 5V 2.4A and QC3 supply worked.

Has anyone else got their SC01 working with USB-C PD?

Can you please test the charger with your iphone power adapter?

I don’t have an iPhone.

I tried the following:
Apple iPad Charger USB-A socket (OK)
Apple Macbook 2020 Charger USB-C (doesn’t work)
Google Pixel Charger USB-C to USB-C Power Delivery (doesn’t work)
Laptop USB 3 Type-A to USB-C (OK)
Powerbank 5V 2.4A (OK)
Powerbank QC3 (OK)

Oh okay, sorry mate, at a glance it appeared you had an iPhone.

Any idea why this damn charger is so hit and miss with power adapters?

I think the SC01 just doesn’t support USB-C Power Delivery.

People might have old power adapters with USB Type-A sockets at home or in their car. But modern phones, laptops etc are moving toward USB-C PD.

Flashlight and charger companies should consider supporting USB-C PD over Micro USB or USB-C without PD for new products.

Yep I think you’re right :+1:

I bought a bunch to give away with the lights I’m giving for Xmas, but I have a question.

It says you need to supply a 2A power supply.
If you use a 1A power supply will charge at 1A of just not work.