New Absima Cube 4 You, GPS-1, and CTC-DUO TOUCH chargers

0 Nov. 19, 2015, 7:43 p.m.

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

New from Absima:
www.absima.com

German brand Absima has introduced three new chargers, called the Cube 4 You, GPS-1, and CTC-Duo Touch.

Cube 4 You is a 2-4S LiPo-only AC charger equipped with XH balancer ports. Its max charge rate is 4A, it stands at 98x98x36mm, and weighs 278 grams.

Specs:

Input voltage: 100-240V AC
Charging current: 4.0A (+-10%)
Charging power: 50W
Battery type: LiPo only
Cells: 2-4 cells (7.4V - 14.8V)
Charging plug system: XH balancer connector
Dimensions: 98x98x36mm
Weight: 278g

The GPS-1 operates on either AC or DC power, producing 80W at a maximum charge rate of 8A for 1-6S Lithium packs or 1-15 cell Nickel batteries. The GPS-1 has the usual assortment of menu options and four buttons to browse on its back-lit display, as well as a mode specific to new LiHV cells. The sturdy green and black aluminum case measures just 145x145x56mm, and is designed to reduce clutter in your pit space by allowing the actively-charged pack to be placed on top. Charge leads and a balance board are included.

Specs:

Input voltage AC/DC: 11-18V/100V-240V
Charge current: 8A
Discharge current: 2A
Charge power: 80W
Discharge power: 10W
Balance current: 400mA
Battery types: NiCd/NiMH 1-15 cells & LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe/LiHV 1-6 cells
Pb battery voltage: 2-24V
Dimensions: 145x145x56mm
Weight: 550g

Rated at 100 watts of power, the CTC-Duo Touch can charge at up to 10A of current for 1-6S Lithium packs or 1-15 cell Nickel batteries. A dual back-lit touch screen is used for menu navigation, which includes a special LiHV mode. The CTC-Duo Touch comes with charging and balancing hardware along with a stylus for the touch screens.

Specs:

Input voltage AC/DC: 11-18V/110V or 240V
Charge current: 10A
Discharge current: 5A
Charge power: 100W max
Discharge power: 12W
Balance current: 350mA max
Battery types: NiCd/NiMH 1-15 cells & LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe/LiHV: 1-6 cells
Pb battery voltage: 2-24V
Dimensions: 170x240x56mm
Weight: 1250g