SkyRC MC3000 discussion thread - Now available via PRE-ORDER/INTRODUCTORY PRICE only for $89.95, + free SK68, @ GB

Edit: Now available via pre-order until Nov. 30 only: http://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_260893.html $ 89.95@ plus a Sipik 68 thrown in!

I have edited the survey proper as it is no longer appropriate to this thread and have in fact change the thread’s title. Thanks everyone!

I’d be in for one if a grab buy eventuated. Not really concerned about what it costs. Honestly I wouldn’t know what a charger like this is worth?? Sub $100??

We basically think along the same idea.

This seems to be a great charger (HKJ will give the definitive answer), but it’s more than most really need, so it’s kind of luxury, especially at this price range.
Would I like to test/own one? Yes, definitely, but I’m not sure whether I can justify the expense (price + 19% customs).

I put the lowest price because it was the lowest price. I probably wouldn’t purchase it at that price anyway. If I was going to spend this much, I’d go up to a hobby charger probably.

I cannot speak for the MC3000 now since it’s not yet available, but when I bought my $90 iCharger years ago, no analyzing charger was in the market then like the BT-C3100.

Now that I have the BT-C3100 v2.1, I immediately enjoyed the versatility and easy-to-use feature of this analyzing charger that ALREADY has a 4-bay cradle, can do several modes, several different cell chemistry and many others modes ALL at the SAME time. To many who already use an Opus, no explanation is necessary.

Time will tell what this MC3000 will bring to the real world.

Yeah I have the BT-C3100, and basically use it for most of my charger NiMH and Li-Ion. 99% of the time I put them in let them charge and take them out. I rarely use any of the advanced features. Just chiming in, not trying to be negative. But this charger may be too late to be popular, at least here anyway. Had the BT-C3100 not been released maybe people would spring for the extra features this offers.

Don’t forget the Liitokala Lii500 for $23.10.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-New-Liitokala-lii500-LCD-Charger-for-3-7V-18650-26650-18500-Cylindrical-Lithium-Batteries-1/32363869902.html

I dont want to rain on your parade, BUT…

Ya it looks like it can charge and discharge at a faster rate (some charging above factory specs) and be able to do the same from you phone.

But why, why do I need to use my phone to tell my charger what to do for less then $25 my flying fish can do anyting I need.

now maybe if it did balancing of battery pack others might want it, but it does not do that. so forgive me I dont get it?

Either thanks for trying or its a case of features looking for an application.

Yep I do think the opus does enough for what the majority of people ever need.

There is no competition so this MC3000 will be the best product of its kind... if it works as it should. Don't think it will ever be as cheap as the opus.

Based on that specs, am I right to say 3A max/channel with maximum total charging ampere of 4A?

+1

It’s over my budget, but…

… I might be willing to spring for one if the price was low enough. So, I voted for $60. :nerd_face:

Hope you guys get a really good price, it looks like a nice charger. It’s more than I need really so I didn’t vote. But good luck.

As I already own the Opus BT C3100, Xtar VC4, NC i4 and i2, I voted the cheapest price as I don’t think I need any more charger :smiley:

Any charger capable of reviving a LiIon drained to 0V?

Because if this does it then ai might as well get it!

Not exactly recommended but you can revive many of them. I wouldn’t suggest this for old batteries but if you kill a fairly new one give this a try. Take wires and tape them onto both ends of a fully charged battery. Put the positive wire to the positive end of the battery you want to revive and the negative to the negative. Count to ten with the wires charging the battery. Quickly stick it in a charger and it might read it and start charging. If ten seconds doesn’t work try longer. I have done this a bunch of times. I had to do it last night with three 26650 sony batteries that I left in a light and accidentally turned it on to moonlight and drained them down to zero. They are now back alive and holding a perfect charge.

So the fully charged battery has to be an 18650? I tried w a 9v one but didn’t work

As shown in the op in the other forum about the MC3000, the following are the figures:

Charging mode rates: .05a to 3A/Slot
Discharging mode rates: .05a to 2A/Slot
Increments in adjustments: .01a, up or down the range

So the Total Ampere capability for charging is 3A/Slot x 4 slots = 12amps