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soko · 08-06-2013, 03:22 PM

Hey guys,

I came up with this Charger and PSU calculator:
It calculates general values for your charger and PSU for a given charging setup (battery-type, how many in parallel, charging rate).
In addition it gives you detailed values for specific chargers, like the iCharger, and a suiting PSU for it.

A related calculator called the Lipo battery calculator helps by determining the real-life C rate of your LiPos - in contrast to the values the manufacturer are claiming.

Hope they will help you!
Soko

toonttm · 08-13-2013, 07:57 AM

Wow! that is pretty damn cool...too bad it is hidden down here! this is all your work? why not post in 'Main' and get some real feed-back?

toonttm · 08-13-2013, 08:01 AM

I went to the dungeons of HeliFreak and posted my success with a server PSU in the correct area...then I found a post down there...I thought it was interesting and nicely done...

http://www.soko-heli-tools.com/en/ch...alculator.html

Slyster · 08-13-2013, 11:47 AM

Hidden down here? This is the charger forum.

Gregor99 · 08-13-2013, 12:54 PM

I applaud the work. It could be a little less iCharger centric, but other than that, nice. Sadly, however, history has shown the users that need this information rarely use it. Such a powerful tool gets lost in the endless barrage of "HELP! I need a charger" threads. For example did you know that two such calculators have existed for several years now. Their feature set is different than Sokos and its nice to see a fresh spin. But nonetheless, these resources are severely underutilized.

http://www.progressiverc.com/calcs
http://www.revolectrix.com/Calculators_main.htm

Slyster · 08-13-2013, 02:16 PM

Well.. we only have one sticky post here.. might as well make this the second.

soko · 08-13-2013, 03:19 PM

@toonttm: Thanks man!

As Slyster said, this is the charger forum. But feel free to mention it in the main forum as well

@Slyster: Who is the guy that can make it as a sticky?

@Greg: I knew the progressiveRC one. But I didn't like it as you can't compare directly the different chargers.
As I'm using iChargers since day one in the hobby and I'm more than happy with them - thats what I've started with. I'm more happy to add any other chargers on demand! Frankly I don't know any other (good) chargers so I'm depending on input here

Anyway... Thx a lot for your word guys - it was quite a chunk of work

Soko

Slyster · 08-13-2013, 03:30 PM

I PM'd Towpilot and TheBum.. both HF Support who I know better than some others.

TowPilot · 08-13-2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonttm

I went to the dungeons of HeliFreak and posted my success with a server PSU in the correct area...then I found a post down there...I thought it was interesting and nicely done...

http://www.soko-heli-tools.com/en/ch...alculator.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyster

Hidden down here? This is the charger forum.

And please do not cross post.

Thanks,
Mike

soko · 09-07-2013, 12:18 AM

Hey guys,

I updated the charger and PSU calculator with data of the chargers from FMA and Hyperion.

So at the moment you can calculate for all iChargers, FMAs and Hyperions.

I will add more chargers and brands in future...

Soko

johnsma22 · 09-07-2013, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soko

Hey guys,

I updated the charger and PSU calculator with data of the chargers from FMA and Hyperion.

So at the moment you can calculate for all iChargers, FMAs and Hyperions.

I will add more chargers and brands in future...

Soko

Thank you for this great information! I also want to thank you for your Soko Helical tool! I just did my first set up of a fbl heli and your tool made it an absolute joy! Love it!

dhempy · 12-19-2019, 02:23 PM

I know this is an old thread ... but I went to find the calculator and got a 404. Anyone know where it went? Dan

Xrayted · 12-19-2019, 04:01 PM

The site is still live, but it looks like the PSU calculator page is the only thing now missing? The other calculators are still there
https://www.soko-heli-tools.com/calculators

This site here is great for those that need to better understand the two main factors of a charger setup, max watts and max amps and how they go hand in hand as the charger essentially hits its limits if either one maxes out first. In our case its typically the wattage that taps out first no matter the amp rating unless you are flying really small voltage packs

It can help to determine what will be required depending on your specific packs capacity and voltage and at how many C you want to charge them.

http://www.tjinguytech.com/charging-...e-for-charging

soko · 12-20-2019, 01:32 AM

Hey guys,

Yeah, we dumped the PSU calculator with the new website as all the calculators in there are discontinued models anyway.

If there is really a need for it I could look up our source code for the old website and get it up and running again somewhere...
Or even share the source code here so you can run it yourself.

Soko

08-06-2013, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
soko Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	Charger & PSU calculator: What charger/PSU do I need? Hey guys, I came up with this Charger and PSU calculator: It calculates general values for your charger and PSU for a given charging setup (battery-type, how many in parallel, charging rate). In addition it gives you detailed values for specific chargers, like the iCharger, and a suiting PSU for it. A related calculator called the Lipo battery calculator helps by determining the real-life C rate of your LiPos - in contrast to the values the manufacturer are claiming. Hope they will help you! Soko __________________ The future of setup... now! Soko Heli Toolbox app for a next generation setup experience. ONE tool for ALL setups of ALL sizes and ALL brands of helis www.soko-heli-tools.com

08-13-2013, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
toonttm Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011	Wow! that is pretty damn cool...too bad it is hidden down here! this is all your work? why not post in 'Main' and get some real feed-back? __________________ Trex 500E, Tarot 450 Pro V2 on 6S with Robird + MKS92A and MKS95i, Trex 250SE, mCPX x 2, Phoenix, Dx8 (sold: Dx6i, HoneyBee FP V2, mSR)

08-13-2013, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
toonttm Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011	I posted correctly... I went to the dungeons of HeliFreak and posted my success with a server PSU in the correct area...then I found a post down there...I thought it was interesting and nicely done... http://www.soko-heli-tools.com/en/ch...alculator.html __________________ Trex 500E, Tarot 450 Pro V2 on 6S with Robird + MKS92A and MKS95i, Trex 250SE, mCPX x 2, Phoenix, Dx8 (sold: Dx6i, HoneyBee FP V2, mSR)

08-13-2013, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Hidden down here? This is the charger forum. __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

08-13-2013, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gregor99 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2007	I applaud the work. It could be a little less iCharger centric, but other than that, nice. Sadly, however, history has shown the users that need this information rarely use it. Such a powerful tool gets lost in the endless barrage of "HELP! I need a charger" threads. For example did you know that two such calculators have existed for several years now. Their feature set is different than Sokos and its nice to see a fresh spin. But nonetheless, these resources are severely underutilized. http://www.progressiverc.com/calcs http://www.revolectrix.com/Calculators_main.htm __________________ Revolectrix Ambassador - Charger Specialist Revolectrix.com 10% discount for Batteries GCAM16

08-13-2013, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Well.. we only have one sticky post here.. might as well make this the second. __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

08-13-2013, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
soko Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	@toonttm: Thanks man! As Slyster said, this is the charger forum. But feel free to mention it in the main forum as well @Slyster: Who is the guy that can make it as a sticky? @Greg: I knew the progressiveRC one. But I didn't like it as you can't compare directly the different chargers. As I'm using iChargers since day one in the hobby and I'm more than happy with them - thats what I've started with. I'm more happy to add any other chargers on demand! Frankly I don't know any other (good) chargers so I'm depending on input here Anyway... Thx a lot for your word guys - it was quite a chunk of work Soko __________________ The future of setup... now! Soko Heli Toolbox app for a next generation setup experience. ONE tool for ALL setups of ALL sizes and ALL brands of helis www.soko-heli-tools.com

08-13-2013, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	I PM'd Towpilot and TheBum.. both HF Support who I know better than some others. __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

09-07-2013, 12:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
soko Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	updated Charger & PSU calculator Hey guys, I updated the charger and PSU calculator with data of the chargers from FMA and Hyperion. So at the moment you can calculate for all iChargers, FMAs and Hyperions. I will add more chargers and brands in future... Soko __________________ The future of setup... now! Soko Heli Toolbox app for a next generation setup experience. ONE tool for ALL setups of ALL sizes and ALL brands of helis www.soko-heli-tools.com

12-19-2019, 02:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
dhempy Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	Where is the calculator now? I know this is an old thread ... but I went to find the calculator and got a 404. Anyone know where it went? Dan

12-19-2019, 04:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Xrayted Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Smyrna, GA	The site is still live, but it looks like the PSU calculator page is the only thing now missing? The other calculators are still there https://www.soko-heli-tools.com/calculators This site here is great for those that need to better understand the two main factors of a charger setup, max watts and max amps and how they go hand in hand as the charger essentially hits its limits if either one maxes out first. In our case its typically the wattage that taps out first no matter the amp rating unless you are flying really small voltage packs It can help to determine what will be required depending on your specific packs capacity and voltage and at how many C you want to charge them. http://www.tjinguytech.com/charging-...e-for-charging __________________ Tony Synergy 516, Gaui R-5 Speed (RIP), Cypher Vtol Jet (RIP), Spirit FBL, Hobbywing and Scorpion Tribunus ESC, Xnova motors. The girl in my DX9 tells them all what to do

12-20-2019, 01:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
soko Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	Hey guys, Yeah, we dumped the PSU calculator with the new website as all the calculators in there are discontinued models anyway. If there is really a need for it I could look up our source code for the old website and get it up and running again somewhere... Or even share the source code here so you can run it yourself. Soko __________________ The future of setup... now! Soko Heli Toolbox app for a next generation setup experience. ONE tool for ALL setups of ALL sizes and ALL brands of helis www.soko-heli-tools.com

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