SkyRC iMAX B6AC Version 2 Charger $55 Shipped @ Hobby Warehouse eBay

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outlander on 28/08/2019 - 11:05 ebay.com.au (497 clicks)
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This ones a staple of the drone/rc car world. The iMax B6.
Normally $69, because of the coupon its currently cheaper than you could get it for overseas, and it comes with free shipping.

It's got a lot of features, and while it doesn't do anything super well, it does a good enough job to make it a good starting point. The fact that its got the power supply built in means one less thing to have to buy. Of particular use to me is the battery test function, that you can use to measure lithium cell capacity. Keep in mind that it's only good for a discharge rate of a little over 1amp though.

Note that if you search ebay or ali, you can find similar models at half the price, but those are counterfeit models, and there's no guarantees they'll work as well, or not blow up. The correct model for comparison would be this one

Specifications:
Item brand: SKYRC
Item model: B6AC V2
Charge battery type: LiPo/LiFe/LiHV/LiIon/NiMH/NiCd/Pb
Input voltage: AC 100-240V / DC 11-18V
Charge power: Max. 50W
Discharge power: Max.5W
Charge current range: 0.1-6.0A
Discharge current range: 0.1-2.0A
Balance Current: 200mA/cell
LiPo/LiFe/LiIon cells: 1-6 cells
NiMH/NiCd cells: 1-15S
Pb(Lead Acid) battery voltage: 2-20V
Memory: 10 different charge/discharge profiles
Charge method: CC/CV for lithium types and lead (Pb) batteries; Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd
Weight: 644g / 1.42lb
Size: 145 * 140 * 42mm

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  Jezzawezza on 28/08/2019 - 11:10

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  Bought the exact same model yesterday on Ebay for $37 with free postage so this isn't exactly a good deal.

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    outlander on 28/08/2019 - 11:14

    Do I need to break out the quotation marks, my simple minded friend?
    Read the post.

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      Jezzawezza on 28/08/2019 - 12:35

      I had no idea about clones before and after checking your link i now know about the different packaging and the skyrc sticker i will be needing to check. If mine is a fake then i will get one from Hobbywh but would be after this deal

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        outlander on 28/08/2019 - 13:37

        +1

        It's almost certainly fake, but I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you're not using it to charge anything expensive, and your house has RCDs installed, then it will more than likely be fine. It's a gamble, but you've already placed the bet and spun the wheel, so you may as well see it through. Don't push it too hard, use it till it breaks, and then reevaluate.

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          Jezzawezza on 28/08/2019 - 13:56

          @outlander: It's only getting used for small Gel Blaster batteries which are 3 or 4 pin devices and can't see myself charging anything larger then those style batteries. But i will keep this in mind in case anything happens to it.

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    seb on 28/08/2019 - 11:16

    Link?

    Doubt it is the genuine item at that price.

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      Jezzawezza on 28/08/2019 - 12:03

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/iMax-B6AC-80W-RC-Lipo-NiMh-Digit…

      That was the one

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    m9 on 28/08/2019 - 11:37

    Is this the fake V1 unit you bought?

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    edfoo on 28/08/2019 - 11:53

    There are a lot of fake SkyRC iMAX charger on the online market, and I am guessing your cheaper one is one of them.

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    MasterScythe on 28/08/2019 - 12:18

    +1

    Check your scratch off ID number on the skyrc website when it arrives.

    If the sticker is missing, or shows up as already sold; you have a 'clone' and open a paypal dispute.

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      nomad628 on 28/08/2019 - 12:22

      +1

      Beat me to it! Genuine models have a hologram sticker. No such sticker on the unit jezzawezza linked

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      Jezzawezza on 28/08/2019 - 12:34

      yeah i will be doing that now that i know that clones exist and will be checking the box it arrives in and the id number and if its a copy will be doing a dispute

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        m9 on 28/08/2019 - 12:44

        +1

        The silkscreen printing on the unit you bought suggests that it's a fake. See the difference.

        Also a comprehensive comparison video here: https://youtu.be/jQ6hhP7dVvM

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          Jezzawezza on 28/08/2019 - 12:50

          @m9: Yeah i had no idea until today about fakes so thanks for the video and will be messaging the seller too about it since its already been sent out