Leo from MiBoxer sent this charger to me to look over. This is MiBoxer’s new dual cell charger, that is now listed on their website yet. Leo has sent HKJ one of these to do an in depth test.
That said,
The C2-3000 is a USB type charger that comes with a 30inch (76cm) cable, and a car charger. High quality feel to this charger, with beautiful contrasting LCD screen, the sliders are solid and very smooth with no flimsy metal. More solid feel to it than the Nitecore D2. ( I have two D2’s) A minimum 2A USB charger is recommended.
The slot button is used to switch the display data back and forth from slot 1 to slot 2. If you hold the button down for 2 seconds it will shut off the backlight.
It is an entry level charger that is fully automatic and would be perfect for someone who doesn’t want or need a full blown analyzing charger. It does not discharge, cycle, or test cells, other than an internal resistance scan. According to the manufacturer, it will sense a 0volt cell and attempt to repair it with a trickle charge. If it can bring the voltage back up, it will switch into normal charge mode. If it can’t, it will display “Err”
Battery Types
The charger selects everything for you such as the type of cell, and the charge rate. Just below the slot number C1, is what MiBoxer calls “electricity percentage”. This displays the percentage state of charge, but has the voltage readout as well. Nice. (right click to view larger image)
In the next pictures, you can see where the charger alternates every 3 seconds between Voltage, Charge current, and Internal resistance.
As you can see in this next picture, after the cell has been charging, the internal resistance settles in. The charge current bumped up to 1.5A as well.
When the charge is complete, it settles in at about 4.18v
It appears, when charging two cells, each slot maxes out at 1A charge current vs 1.5A on a single cell charge.
No problems recongizing NiMH/NiCd, and automatically adjust lower charge current
In conclusion, I really think this charger is going to give the Nitecore D2 and the Xtar’s a run for their money, especially if it’s priced right. The fit and finish is excellent, arguably better than the D2. Nice that it displays voltage, not just percentage, and has the internal resistance data as well. Very well thought out entry level charger.
Thanks for looking