RC hobby
4-Channel 100W / 10A RC LiPo Balance Charger & Discharger
Reviews
4.5/ 5
- 5 stars 6
- 4 stars 1
- 3 stars 0
- 2 stars 1
- 1 star 0
- Brand
- ampGO
Product description
Compatibility and output
This charger/discharger will accept most common hobby chemistries — LiPo, LiIon, LiHV, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd and Pb — and is designed for RC cars, boats, planes and drones. It provides four independent channels; each channel can supply up to 100 watts and 10 amps, allowing simultaneous work on up to four battery packs.
Construction and accessories
The housing is a durable ABS shell with integrated aluminum heat sinks on the rear and metal terminals for bulk connections. The unit ships with a selection of standard charge leads and balance adapters and includes a one-year manufacturer warranty. Typical footprint is compact enough for a bench top setup (roughly 15 x 10 x 5 cm), making it easy to tuck into a workspace.
Controls and features
A backlit LCD shows charge/discharge current, voltage, cell count and cycle status; user settings and stored profiles let you recall commonly used programs. The firmware supports LiHV balancing, fast charge modes, data logging of sessions and configurable timers for reconditioning cycles.
Safety and cooling
Built-in protections guard against overcurrent, overvoltage and overheating, and a dual cooling arrangement (heat sinks plus fans) keeps temperatures down during long operations. Typical use is to connect the charge leads and balance plug, select chemistry and cell count on the LCD, set current and timer parameters, then start the chosen charge or discharge routine.
Pros
- Four independent 100W/10A channels
- Wide chemistry support including LiHV and Pb
- Balance charging and profile memory
Cons
- Manual is brief; some workflows need external guidance
- May require extra leads for specialty tasks
- Occasional firmware limitations when resuming interrupted cycles
VerdictThis unit is a compact, capable option for hobbyists who need to charge or condition multiple packs at once. It supports a wide range of chemistries and offers per-channel 100W/10A output, balancing functions, an LCD for monitoring and configurable settings. Safety features and dual cooling help during extended runs. Expect to add specialty leads for some workflows and to spend a little time with
Reviews
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Dave Ussell 5/5
Returned item
Sent it back; I had unresolved issues and opted for a refund.
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jeremy van leuven 5/5
Fantastic performance
Really impressed. Ran it continuously for about a week reconditioning Prius cells — handled the work without problems.
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oscar E. 5/5
Performs well
Everything works fine. No issues to report. Thanks.
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DENNIS 5/5
Charges four packs at once
Does exactly that — it will charge four LiPo packs simultaneously and switches between cell types reliably.
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Andrew M. Passarelli 5/5
More affordable alternative
Used it to revive a hybrid battery pack and it performed very well for the task.
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travman 4/5
Good for hybrid cell reconditioning with caveats
Useful for bringing hybrid battery cells back to life, but you’ll likely need banana-to-alligator leads not included. The printed instructions are thin — plan to watch online guides. My main frustration: if a cycle stops due to capacity/timer cutoff you must restart the process; there’s no resume, so you can lose many hours. I adapted by extending the cutoff timer and using low amp charge/discharge settings for deep cells. It’s worth trying before discarding a module; I’ll be ordering another unit.
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Wayne Ladue 5/5
Meets my charging needs
Exactly what I wanted — multiple ports, selectable power settings and an easy interface. Plenty of flexibility for RC packs.
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Luke 2/5
Build quality concerns
Two channels failed after the first use, so reliability was an issue for me.
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