"New" chargers for E-mags and X-mags

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  • BenoitOWN
    Registered User
    • Oct 2005
    • 556

    #31
    Dead battery charging took about 3hours to charge. I don't know how long it take with the normal one as I only have a car charger for it but will compare it since I has another battery that need charging and a wall plug someday from KCs.

    I am happy for now with it as I once tryed to find a charger for KCs battery nearby and no one had what I need except a shop BUT the charger could of burn the battery if I dont do math corectly and leave it there too long.

    Overall it is easy to use, take a while to charge but at least I have my stuff working(well electronic as the project is far from being done and sold the rail + body + valve in waiting for a phoenix body milled for Ace and the board pre-order and getting a brand new valve )

    Side note that if it take 3hours to charge a battery in house I don't know if it will be good in car as it not everyone who do 3h drive. Now it a good thing that are e/x-mag have the switch to go on mechanical :P



    To compare size
    Last edited by BenoitOWN; 09-01-2008, 06:31 PM.

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    • Chris Nearchos
      Aerospace Engineer Student
      • Aug 2004
      • 1910

      #32
      I thank you for your honest review and do wait to see yoru further comparison of the two.


      and i do see your point on the car charing time. I guess the ability to car charge is more to keep your battery topped off...or atleast give you a bit of power to play for a bit if your in a jam.



      really looking forward to someone posting the time to need to wall charge with a standard AGD charger. So that we can see the difference between the two. but looking through the X/E-mag manual, they are stating that it does take about 4 hours to fully charge a battery. but would really love to hear of real world time from dead.


      thank you again for your review on the setup and do hope you continue to enjoy and like the setup!

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      -Chris
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      • Texas Trigger
        Wannabe jetjock
        • Sep 2007
        • 280

        #33
        These rock! Seriously, buy them!

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        • Chris Nearchos
          Aerospace Engineer Student
          • Aug 2004
          • 1910

          #34
          Originally posted by Texas Trigger
          These rock! Seriously, buy them!

          thanks for the greatness. tried my best with getting a nice setup together for people.







          but yes, preorder sales are still up and open. please check post #9 and #23 of this thread for better details!


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          • BenoitOWN
            Registered User
            • Oct 2005
            • 556

            #35
            Ok so I been doing more pic of what I talked up to now.



            This is the said car charger included in the complete package. Now there something I dont know if it good at all that you will see in the next 2 picture. It is that I can plugs the wall charger inside the car charger both way.






            Maybe the inside recognize what current it is for the wall plugs.

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            • BenoitOWN
              Registered User
              • Oct 2005
              • 556

              #36
              I guess the ability to car charge is more to keep your battery topped off...or atleast give you a bit of power to play for a bit if your in a jam.
              I don't really know about this as maybe we will found out that are battery is too low on the field and no longuer work so it not everyone who will turn car on for 30min-1h to get some juice to finish the day.





              I tryed to see how tight those adapter was, I think it show itself.



              Just to compare, there was no way to make this hold without using the screw and is a bit slack.

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              • BenoitOWN
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                • Oct 2005
                • 556

                #37




                It dont need the screw as you seen earlier but if you do use it, be ready to force a little at first but after it will be easier and like you can see it thread itself.





                The connector have a good grip and can resist when it move around. I didn't try to drop it to see if it resist sudent snap but the wire is long.







                Just to compare size again.

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                • Chris Nearchos
                  Aerospace Engineer Student
                  • Aug 2004
                  • 1910

                  #38
                  hmm

                  i guess i did skip over that (the car charger).


                  give me a few moments to post a picture to better explain which way it is to go.


                  -Chris


                  **EDIT**


                  actually seeing that you have the picture of both ways i will point the one out that is correct.





                  where the LED and thumb spot on the car unit is facing down.
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                  • BenoitOWN
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                    • Oct 2005
                    • 556

                    #39
                    There I am done for now, if you want any more review for other items you have tell me

                    To be even more complete:
                    • How long does it take to charge battery with stock agd charger
                    • How it hold it tightness with time because of rubbing
                    • Resistance to abuse but I dont really want to do that myself unless I have a dummy



                    And for the car charger is just if someone don't really think before charging the battery. Because there is no bigger side with those plugs compared to normal electric accesories to plug in wall.

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                    • Chris Nearchos
                      Aerospace Engineer Student
                      • Aug 2004
                      • 1910

                      #40
                      Originally posted by BenoitOWN
                      There I am done for now, if you want any more review for other items you have tell me

                      To be even more complete:
                      • How long does it take to charge battery with stock agd charger
                      • How it hold it tightness with time because of rubbing
                      • Resistance to abuse but I dont really want to do that myself unless I have a dummy



                      And for the car charger is just if someone don't really think before charging the battery. Because there is no bigger side with those plugs compared to normal electric accesories to plug in wall.

                      Again, i really do appreciate yrou reviews on the setup. I hope it better shows to everyone of their workings and how "different" they are. Also, iam pretty sure its answering a good many questions that others are having/had of the setups.


                      as for it being tight, i made it a bit that way due to its life time of use. after a good many uses, the material on the block where its making contact with the battery pack, will wear away a bit and compact a bit. meaning it will become looser a bit over time.

                      the second reason, is because of the material used to make them. the material is still shrinking as the checmical bonding is still taking place (hardening/shrinking). the shrinking that will still take place isnt very much, just a very small fraction. but you will tell a difference in a bit of time.

                      as for the screw.... i was thinking that it was better to make the screw hole a bit because of the reason you have stated. to allow the threading of the hole to be done. and you are correct abotu the time part on that. after a few times of putting the screw in, it will become easy and no real force needed.








                      oh, and as for testing the ability of taking abuse...already did that testing before selling them. ran it over with a F250 super diesel truck....and it survived without any problem. I gave it to a little kid ( 6 year old) to play with and throw around for a week.......it survived. I even took the glory of throwing it around myself....still without any damage done to it.

                      so it can deffintly survive the abuse. which is why i went with the material i did to make them.



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                      • BenoitOWN
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                        • Oct 2005
                        • 556

                        #41
                        Oh right I didn't read that part on your initial post. Well it got pretty updated too.

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                        • Chris Nearchos
                          Aerospace Engineer Student
                          • Aug 2004
                          • 1910

                          #42
                          Originally posted by BenoitOWN
                          Oh right I didn't read that part on your initial post. Well it got pretty updated too.

                          sorry about that. just wanted to try and keep all the important info in the first couple post. but yup, plenty of info can be found in them now.

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                          • Chris Nearchos
                            Aerospace Engineer Student
                            • Aug 2004
                            • 1910

                            #43
                            still waiting/going to make the third run.

                            I am still planning on making a third run....just need a few people to get in the pre order.

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                            • jlamont2020
                              AGD WR Q-loaded eTac
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 31

                              #44
                              hey preorder

                              I'll put in a preorder for a home charging kit in metallic black with the standard wire configuration.

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                              • Chris Nearchos
                                Aerospace Engineer Student
                                • Aug 2004
                                • 1910

                                #45
                                Originally posted by jlamont2020
                                I'll put in a preorder for a home charging kit in metallic black with the standard wire configuration.


                                PM heading your way.

                                -Chris
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