Xtar VP2

I have this charger. pic

While charging 18650s it seems to go to 4.20 volts and then if I leave the cells in there they drop down to ~4.16V or so when the green light finally comes on.

I don't have a lot of experience with this charger. just some quick observations.

I also tried to charge my iPhone 5 using the 120V input plug-in and the USB port. It didn't work... charger says 5V & 1A output. Does someone know why?

bought at: mtnelectronics

That is exactly as it is supposed to be.

[quote=MRTdiver] I also tried to charge my iPhone 5 using the 120V input plug-in and the USB port. It didn't work... charger says 1A output. Does someone know why? [/quote]

The usb output probably only works on batteries, i.e. there must be a charged battery in the charger and it must not be connected to mains. Then you probably have to press the button to turn it on.

I did just what you said and it worked.

yeah I'm really pleased with this charger. I'm recommending it, as it displays voltage in 3 digits, three user charge current options (0.25/0.5A/1A), and some dude named HKJ has given some Xtar chargers positive reviews (reviews' link). I imagine this will be the same. Thank you!

I expect it will be the same, but I am going to give it the full test anyway, when I get it.

Don’t look now, but the “dude” is keeping an eye on you from a post nearby… :wink:

__philippe

That is the same dude that replied to you. Pretty lol!! :smiley:

I have one of these. Works great! It’s about time Xtar hit a home run. The two other Xtar chargers I have were a disappointment. The voltages of the batteries coming off those chargers, after a full charge, were all over the place. I’m pretty happy with this one.

I have 2 VP1's. I'm very pleased with them. The VP2 should perform about the same but with more features. BTW, I barely use my hobby chargers anymore, except to check my cells capacity every once in a while

Absolutely hilarious. It’s official, HKJ is now “The Dude”.

Received my VP2 a little more than a week ago and immediately went on a charging spree and except for my chargers used for my 10180 and 10280 cells this will be my absolute #1 charger. Brilliant! I can now retire my Turnigy Accucell 6 and all my 10 or so other chargers I´ve used for my standard sized (10440-18650) cells over the years. I have about 60 Li-Ion cells in various sizes and chemistries and as I am now retired I had the time to spend a couple of days to wring the VR2 out and am very impressed with the ease of use and charging results. I haven´t had a chance to try the usb port yet but hope to do so shortly. A comparable NiMh charger would be very well received.

Edit: I´ve now tried the usb port and with a little help from Xtar I got it up and running, works just fine. Kudos to their Customer Service!