how do you charge your mcpx bl?

[jimma]

just wondering the best way to charge battery for the mcpx bl? i use the supplied charger and its SLOW! i have a lipo charger, just wondering if its worth buying a banana plug adapter.

[tomatwalden]

James - The supplied charger will only charge at 1C charge rate. Better chargers can do 2C and above, and can parallel-charge multiple batteries at the same time. For example, I usually para-charge 4 mcpx LIPOs in about 30-40 mins.

IC-W130XPAR | Parallel Balance Charge Lead - 6x JST-PH - Blade 130X

[jimma]

ok cheers, il get one ordered

[tomatwalden]

Bear in mind, that's just the parallel charge lead. You'll need a proper charger to connect it to!

[jimma]

i have one of these i used on my cars, i assume its ok?

HPI Racing Reactor 500 LiPo NiMH High Performance Battery Charger

[tomatwalden]

Yeah - that should do it I think. It's only 50W mind, so it will struggle with multiple 450X batteries when you move onto that!

[jimma]

ok, hoping that wont be long! getting on well with the mcpx