help me im a newbie!

[Throtl Hapie]

I want to get a good charger so my batteries can last longer and get more run time. Right now I have a 15 minute quick charger, and well, I need a better one. I was looking at the mrc superbrain 819 (or is it 809?), and it seems pretty good and it isn't a lot of money. Should I get it? I don't want to spend a lot of money, does anyone have one that they can tell me about?

Thank you!

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VV00T!

[dockman]

The superbrain should be fine for sport packs if your just bashing around but not racing. If your looking into racing then save a little to buy a more race oriented charger. It just depends on what your planning on using it for and what type of batts.

[Throtl Hapie]

thank you! i may race with my ta03, so like you said i'd need a better charger, can you recommend anything that doesnt cost a lot? I don't want to spend $100+ on a charger b/c I really don't think rc should be that expensive.

Thanks again!

WOOT!

[rcracer_xxxt_futaba]

I have the superbrain 819 and i charge trinity/sanyo 2400 matched team spec cells on it and it's no differnce from the mellinium!

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If it ain't fast, don't race IT!!!!!!!!

[dockman]

If you truly believe there is no difference between a Super brain and a millenium its because you have never owned a millenium. There is a difference. Will a super brain hurt a 2400 Nicad? Probably not. Will you get the best out of the pack? Not likely.

About the best and least expensive ac/dc chargers Ive seen is the Astroflight 114. It runs about $60 dollars, dose a great job, and will last a long time.

[Alta-b3racer]

Try charging NIMH packs with a Super Brain, can you say FFFFFFFFRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!. The Millenium may cost more but it will do things the Brain never will.

[dockman]

I hate to break the news to you but the Appex cannot do everything a Millenium can do. It does not have all the adjustable parameters as the millenium. Find someone with a millenium and let them show you what it can do. You cant just go by what is listed in an ad. The Apex is a good beginners charger but its a little expensive. You can get a decent charger for less. The Astroflight 114 for $60 or the 115 w/adjustable amps for $73. Both will do what you need without having a bunch of useless "modes" that you dont need. The money you save could go to a good discharger or a battery or two.

[Throtl Hapie]

ok, thanks for all the info! The astroflight 114 looks pretty good, can it charge 3000mah batteries?

thanks again!

[SpeedRacer]

You all are wrong!!!! apex sigma plus is where its at. I paid 120 for mine and it does all the millenium does plus some. It also isnt just dc so yuou have to buy a power source or carry around a car battery w/you. The sigma plus, in my humble opinion, is the best value on the market right now. It may be a little costy but youll never worry about your batts.