Gens Ace G-Tech Imars Mini Charger

[@ShenRC]

That's cool! I like it, I see other chargers like this but this ones the best yet because it also has the storage mode!

[@TheAndyMaan]

Thanks for the review, do you know if this could actually be powered from a power bank if it has a 65w pd output? Could make quite a good little field charging setup if you just need to top up batteries a few times at a track and don’t have access to mains power. Obviously not at flexible is a more expensive charger but looks great for what it is.

[@slow2005]

I get that red triangle on the top right corner when i plug my lipo battery in and hold charge

[@ivanluhi]

Nice, but I wish I'd go down to 0.5A for small 2S batteries.

[@michaelthibault557]

i have a gens ace advanced 3s 4500mah 100C version of your battery also im thinking about getting the same charger

[@glenncarlson3161]

I race once a week. So your saying that I should charge on race day, then storage charge it for everyday I'm not using it? Like only charge on race day then storage the rest of the time? Thanks love the channel

[@backlashD]

I'll be recommending this for new people trying to get into the hobby.

[@TurtleRc]

I went with the Imars duel. Due to the 30v dc input. Charges my crawler batteries on the go.

[@RazorRC]

Love the dual. My main track charger.

[@jaeger9639]

Hey man i have the same charger and i have a question since i'm kinda new to the hobby. I have a GensAce Soaring 11.1 3cells 2700mpah battery and when i bought it the shop owner told me that it should be stored at 50% and 3.8~3.9 volts per cell. My question is how do i know that the battery is at said characteristics.

[@brycepetersen8344]

What I do is run the battery dead and then plug it in and run it on your storage mode.

[@endosrc]

is the sanwa mt-r any good? thinking of picking that up instead of the mt-5 but the r has a 1 star review because some guy was crying about it not being compatible with old recievers

[@LawrenceTimme]

How do you know how much amps it's charging the battery at?

[@RazorRC]

It says it’s monitoring how much power is being drawn, but honestly I don’t know.

[@Trabevion]

A question how do the charger know how Mih amps the battery has when its a normal battery with just a balancconnector and a XT60 for exampel? I mean so it dosent overload the battery?

[@RazorRC]

The manual says it’s monitoring load or something, but I honestly don’t know.

[@TattuUAV]

The mini charger will automatically control and intelligently distribute the appropriate charging current.

[@ninthislandrc]

I see this as a great choice for a backup to my 'backup' charger (iCharger 406 Duo 'primary', HiTec X2AC Black 'backup')...but, as a 'primary', this would be a "no-go" for me. That does not mean I dislike it...not even close. If/When the HiTec dies, a couple (heck, even three) of these would make for an excellent replacement. While it's "disappointing" this doesn't support 6S, and barely "supports" 4S, the biggest problem I have with it is the powering method. Sure, the charger, itself, at only $38, is inexpensive...but, as it doesn't come with a power supply, the cost of one needs to be factored in, which would bring the actual cost closer to the $50-65 range (depending on the USB charger purchased). What I do like...REALLY like...is the "pocket-sized" form factor - it's so small, I'm 99% certain it, along with a USB charger & cable, could fit in one's pocket. As this is their first G-Tech charger, it's virtually guaranteed they'll be coming out with a 'dual' version soon...now, THAT'S one I'll definitely be interested in checking.

[@RazorRC]

Dual charger would be awesome. It comes with an AC/DC wall adapter, so an external power supply is not needed.

[@ninthislandrc]

@@RazorRC Got ya on the power supply. In looking at the website, I didn't see any listed in the "included", so, naturally, I assumed they didn't include one. As for dual charger, (making another assumption), I'm sure they're working on one. The great thing about them using USB-C on the mini...and, hopefully, future G-Tech chargers...is that USB-C has the ability of transmitting up to (if I remember correctly) 105W. Many high-end laptops are powered this way...so, a high-charge-rate, USB-C powered, dual charger is easily conceivable. The only 'question' is whether Gens Ace is willing to pay the higher licensing fee to utilize that level of power.

[@Gridroadgarage]

hi