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Posted by Russell B. Sutton on June 11, 2011 at 6:30pm

This week SparksFun has a new Imax6 charger for RC batteries.

They will also start stocking the shelves with LiPo batteries next week. SWEET!

Every Friday SparksFun has a Showcase video of thier products.

Get it here: Charger

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Mark Harrison June 16, 2011 at 2:21pm

RCModelReviews has a nice video showing how to use a computer power supply:

DIY: Using a PC power supply with your lipo charger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ityrHaBLepg
Developer

John Arne Birkeland June 12, 2011 at 4:59am

Alternativly you can get the version with built in AC adapter. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=...
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John Arne Birkeland June 12, 2011 at 4:57am

Get a PSU (Computer Power Unit), great for cheap high current 12V power. And in the DIY spirit as a bonus. :)
Russell B. Sutton June 11, 2011 at 8:38pm

I use a small car or lawn mower battery with a trickle charger keeping it charged.
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Chris Anderson June 11, 2011 at 8:11pm

But weirdly they're not stocking the necessary power supply. D'oh!
Russell B. Sutton June 11, 2011 at 7:13pm

I have this charger and love it too.. Man it works great!
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Dany Thivierge June 11, 2011 at 6:54pm

That's the one I have (built in power supply)... really nice! charges very well, balance and all... cant go wrong!

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