Your RC Battery Charger Needs Covered! Hitec New RDX Series Overview

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5 ай бұрын

Ready for a new charger? Take a look at these 2024 Hitec Chargers: bit.ly/426BMIU There are three new compact options to choose from. Each of them offers different features from basic needs, to high capacity chargering all the way to charging four packs on one charger. In this video, Greg will give you an overview of what the latest RDX Chargers from Hitec has to offer.
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@MARKLINMAN1 5 ай бұрын

Just got the RDX2 1000 WATTS DC and love it, RDX4 is my next one! These chargers are super easy to use and VERY RELIABLE.

@cacanjacowans540 5 ай бұрын

Nice to see these other companies finally stepping their charging game up. After dragging my feet for over a year I recently bought a HOTA S6 last Christmas and at AC400W/DC650W it's absolutely great for 6S & larger MAH lipos for the $170 pricepoint 👌🏽🔋❤

@saturnfivehynrgrc581 5 ай бұрын

Those chargers look good and if I didn't run Traxxas batteries (and chargers) in my rigs this is something I'd certainly consider. Along with maybe Spektrum. Either way good stuff. FYI: If you're ever looking for ideas on content consider doing a RC battery maintenance/care video. Just a thought... Like button energized.

@redndeyes 5 ай бұрын

Better cheaper options. Than trx and spectrum, those are for lazy noobs imo. Wayyy overpriced ecosystem

@saturnfivehynrgrc581 5 ай бұрын

@@redndeyes Duly noted

@Jeckler 5 ай бұрын

Get or build a charge lead adapter and you can use any charger for TRX batteries.

@jonthomas8487 5 ай бұрын

I switched to a Hota D6 Pro a few years ago and it has the same software and interface. After coming from 4 button beep beep chargers it’s so amazing. My guess is they have the same manufacturer/OEM or at minimum the software if from the same company. I’m so glad the RC industry is FINALLY moving away from 4 button chargers

@jamesplymire5342 5 ай бұрын

I love my Hitec chargers!! I have the RDX1 and RDX1 Pro. ❤

@andyb9994 5 ай бұрын

I was just looking at the HiTec chargers at my local Hobby shop today, my guy that works there said he really likes them, they are a great charger...I think i might get one!!!

@JMOSORT 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. Great content as always.

@BeardRubEnjoyer 5 ай бұрын

These look great. Really compact and decent prices.

@writedeanb 5 ай бұрын

Nice! They make great chargers!

@LyroLife 5 ай бұрын

Gens ACE D300 Dual charger is still the king right now. Check it out. Have been using it for over a year now. Everyone has this charger in my rc club. Lightweight, small, and still 300wats without extra gear.

@santiagonevarez3790 5 ай бұрын

Decent charger as well, but still only 1.2amp balance current. This is the part that's slows chargers down at the end trying to balance cells to complete chargers cycle. The lower this balance current longer it takes to finish a battery. 1.2a ain't bad. 2.0 amp is the highest balance current I've seen.

@caddytrader 4 күн бұрын

@@santiagonevarez3790 what do you recommend then ?

@randall4411 5 ай бұрын

Looks good and the price is right

@MadBeeRC 5 ай бұрын

Smart kit!

@isaiahfurrow7414 5 ай бұрын

Love my older 2ch Hitec charger, but recently picked up a Reedy for our 4s packs. I'd love to see more options that put out 150-200w per channel on AC power.

@scu-dub 4 ай бұрын

Time to tetire my xa i love it still looks and works like new lol but these new models dont need a balance board and thats what i love...✌🏼

@joeddejohn Ай бұрын

Think I would like to see a DC only option.

@Biker289 5 ай бұрын

Dang... I just got a duel charger and was thinking of buying another because I literally thought man it would be so nice to charge 4 lipos at a time without spending $500 on a pro kit. Now I'm gunna have to get one of these! Thanks a lot 😂 (low key cant wait don't tell my wife 🤫 lol)

@Fly2kill1 5 ай бұрын

Protek has a 4 charger for under $250.

@Paul__FC 5 ай бұрын

I'd really like to see some UltraPower reviews. I have a Hitec RDX1 Mini in my locker at work for some ,"on the clock" run time.

@MrZimeir 5 ай бұрын

1st, hell yes, you make incredible videos, keep em coming 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🪂

@timpone896 5 ай бұрын

There's always adapters so you can charge those batteries that have the traxxas connectors or other style connectors all my rc have either the deans or xt 60 connector but these look like amazing an fast high performance smart chargers 💯🇺🇸

@davidrivero7943 5 ай бұрын

It's nice , all matching colors , too . Economics forbids every new charger that comes along , thou . No racer but do Fly Quads , Helis & cars everyday & get along just fine with G/A Imar 3 & old Venom pro quad 1s chargers for the micro c/p . Space is @ a premium , one bench for many a tinkering .

@joeddejohn 4 ай бұрын

Have their older x4 80. Metal frame. Still working. Think one port might be bad. Had it for a long time think like 10 years. Like their servos too. Like the color screen and new ontrols. Only thing I hate are their power supplies. These look interesting but I'd consider Thunder Power. These look innovative though compared to Thunder Power.

@jasonmattingly9144 3 ай бұрын

Nice

@kjflyte5088 4 ай бұрын

I owned a hi tec once it just quit one day , I'll probably never buy them ever again.. protek for my charging needs. Quality in how it's made.

@redndeyes 5 ай бұрын

Isdt for the win. Stand alone Discharger too just works

@TekyTimbo 5 ай бұрын

Thx for the preview! I enjoyed your excellent review of the RDX2 Pro and was very intrigued by the QR code function. Do these new chargers have that feature as well? Also, do you know for these chargers and the RDX2 Pro, if the Battery Analyzer function in the Charge Master app can graph all ports or just Port A? TIA!

@ILoveMyBikes 5 ай бұрын

I am guessing these are made by skyrc or who ever makes skyrc ones. Although not saying that’s bad as I like my skyrc chargers.

@evinsprague 5 ай бұрын

Looks like you can only have the yellow battery connectors for this charger.

@FarmerFpv 5 ай бұрын

Hitech chargers you only buy once and they will last forever. I have one that is 10 years old and still works like it is brand new. It was also ahead of its time in lithium charging. It can discharge or storage charge lithium batteries super fast. at home at the field or on the way home.

@cue03 5 ай бұрын

Am I reading the specs correctly for the 4 port version? On AC it is 200w total so 50w per port if 4 batteries are connected? Doesn’t that mean for charging at 1C you won’t be able to charge 4 5000mah+ 4S batteries in about 1 hour (assuming they were pretty empty)? It would be more on the 2 hour track to get them done.

@LyroLife 5 ай бұрын

You are right. It’s super weak and will take for ever.

@Fly2kill1 5 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. Do they come with the balance boards?

@redndeyes 5 ай бұрын

No single balance connector only. Most don't understand parallel charging requirements

@lukerecore 5 ай бұрын

Ide rather have the gens ace D300 dual charger

@FarmerFpv 5 ай бұрын

You will regret it.

@lukerecore 5 ай бұрын

@@FarmerFpv Why is that??

@LyroLife 5 ай бұрын

@@FarmerFpvI love my gens ace charger. 16Ammps per channel and its lightweight and tiny.

@santiagonevarez3790 5 ай бұрын

What is the balance charge amp/rate? This goes along way on how fast battery can finish.

@santiagonevarez3790 5 ай бұрын

I found my answer - Balance current is 1.5amp max. Which is actually pretty good. There are a few chargers higher to finish batteries faster. This will get the job done nicely

@cue03 5 ай бұрын

@@santiagonevarez3790 the balance charge is different per model. 1A on the RDX2 200, 1.5A on RDX2 800 and 800mA on the RDX4.

@TheToecutter69 5 ай бұрын

Nice chargers for sure. Just wish they came with banana plug inputs instead of XT60s. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@redndeyes 5 ай бұрын

Solder up adapters mannn

@TheToecutter69 5 ай бұрын

@@redndeyes yeah mannn! I would have never thought of that on my own. Thanks for the help👍 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@TheLilhulk1111 5 ай бұрын

About time no more spektrum

@optimuscrime608 4 ай бұрын

Can I run this for a Traxxas XRT?

@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj 5 ай бұрын

Hey rc driver can the rdx 4 run on two ports at 200 wats? Little bit disappointing how low the amps are but they look like good chargers nonetheless. The charger I have is the gens ace d300 which has 150w per channel which is really nice for the big 6s batteries. Hope you have a good day.

@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj 5 ай бұрын

When I said amps I meant watts

@GeddyRC 5 ай бұрын

I have the same charger and it’s no doubt the best bang for the buck. Highest watts per dollar. Can’t beat 150w and 16A, and if you need to go higher you can get a DC power supply as well.

@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj 5 ай бұрын

Yeah i really like it nice an powerful for those big 6s pack and cheap I’m in Canada so thing cost a lot more and this was like like 220 dollars if i remember correctly

@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj 5 ай бұрын

No it is 180 without the tax what I said before was with tax but was still wrong its 207

@user-jq7rp9kt2t 5 ай бұрын

Are you from Connecticut

@uroskos8615 Ай бұрын

they are just skyrc in red

@rcdriver Ай бұрын

They have different features as well.

@alwaysflying6540 5 ай бұрын

I will admit i thought these were just more junky slow chargers. They actually look pretty decent

@RecreationAutomotiveGarage 5 ай бұрын

Just ordered RDX2 1000 not this came out 😅

@Luke-en2tk 5 ай бұрын

Aren't these just rebadged Sky RC chargers at a more expensive price ?

@TheToecutter69 5 ай бұрын

Sure looks like it just in red👍

@Luke-en2tk 5 ай бұрын

@@TheToecutter69 I get doing it Sky RC make great well priced chargers but to make a big thing of it is a little strange

@santiagonevarez3790 5 ай бұрын

Most likely very similar spec too. Industry standard borrow and rebadge.

@isaiahfurrow7414 5 ай бұрын

I have a feeling that some Hitec and SkyRC are definitely coming from the same source for the last couple generations.... makes me wonder for how long, but also makes me consider trying a SkyRC. I just need one that has 150-200w per channel, on AC power...still love my old 2ch Hitec, but recently picked up a Reedy for our 4S packs... still use both

@Whuckfisle 4 ай бұрын

No, Sky RC chargers are imitations of Hitec. They starting copying Hitec years ago and use much cheaper internals.