What is Reddit's opinion of iMAX B6 OEM Battery Balance Charger For 1-6 cell Lipo, Li-ion, LiFe (A123), Pb, 1-15 cells NiCd and NiMH Batteries?

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You're looking at a standard miniquad so I'd recommend 1500 mAh 30C batteries. Don't go lower than 30C or you'll be replacing batteries in a month. Trying to pull enough amps to fly properly out of a 20C will puff them.

For a charger you can get this one if you're on a budget, but it doesn't do more than 5A so you won't be charging more than 3 packs at a time.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Balance-Charger-Li-ion-Batteries/dp/B005EF15Q4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468953587&sr=8-2&keywords=imax+charger

It's quite good for beginners and it's incredibly cheap.

This looks like a good start. As a Prime member I buy most of my stuff at Amazon too. I'm using the FlySky receiver with a CC3D, no problems. I wish the FS had a three way switch for flight modes and a flight timer but neither of these are necessities. I didn't see a LiPo battery or Charger. I bought this charger: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EF15Q4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00. I've been mostly happy with it.

Imax b6 is generally the go-to for cheap chargers. It's also available on Amazon prime for about 20-30$ with a psu.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Balance-Charger-Li-ion-Batteries/dp/B005EF15Q4

I'm using this type of charger for more than 6 years (!): https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Balance-Charger-Li-ion-Batteries/dp/B005EF15Q4/ An entry level, but most popular charger. Actually now I have two of them, to charge two batteries at a time. Soon you'll understand how frustrating is to fly for 5 minutes and then to wait another 30 minutes for battery to charge :) You'll need power adapter for powering from mains. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Intocircuit-Adapter-Charger-Benq-Monitors/dp/B0023Y9EQC Also you'll need additional XT-60 cable like this: https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Cable-Banana-Phantom-Battery/dp/B01MQSJCLE Or you can solder it by yourself, replacing Deans plug on the stock cables of that charger.

After you add all additional expenses, the total price almost exceeds some other charger's price with built-in AC power supply. Like this: http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-WT50-6A-50W-ACDC-Balance-Charger-Discharger-For-LiPoNiCdPB-Battery-p-1054492.html?p=@K2800431511201401MH

Also you can take a look at other chargers on Banggood site: http://www.banggood.com/search/lipo-charger.html?p=@K2800431511201401MH

TL:DR at bottom....

If you don't like the run time, you could always buy another 2s Lipo. I think that the Venom 5000 mAh (25C) is a common battery, just make sure it has the same connector as your car. (Or a connector adapter.)

Here is a very helpful website, with tons of relevant resources linked on the pages given. Really easy to use, and covers any basic knowledge you might want to gain up on.

Note that Lipo batteries should be discharged to ~50% storage capacity (Volts, not mAh) to extend their operational lifetime. If you lack a fancy charger, you can try timing the discharge time of your battery, and then running it halfway down in the toy, after charging it all the way up. Honestly though, if it's your first battery, ignore it for now...

Lipo batterys should not be discharged all the way; if the battery is over discharged, the battery could be damaged. Therefore, it is recommended to not run your battery all the way down. (I say, run it until the low voltage cut-off (LVC) once, so you know what the time span is. Then, always stop running it before hand.) Earlier I mentioned charging/discharging a Lipo battery to storage. If you do not have the means to do so, simply ending the run before the battery is completely dead will suffice. Just save up for a charger with a storage function, and add it to your next upgrade, along with a second Lipo battery, because why not.

In terms of chargers, I personally use this. It's cheap and not very accurate, but it is simple to use, offers many features, and is cheap. For <$25 it is a whole lot better than nothing. But if you get into competitions, I would recommend something better/more expensive. If you find a good deal on something else, go ahead and spring on that as well. The charger usually doesn't come with a power supply, you can either hook it up to a car battery (NOT RECOMMENDED in cars that you, like, DRIVE AROUND in) or buy the power supply [here.[(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OEWD6QA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1) I've tried the charger with different power supplys, if the supply is not powerful enough, the charger simply will not charge.

Bear in mind the charger above comes with a deans connector, as well as multiple other charging adapters. This page has a good run-down of different adapters, if you want to read up on it. It's extremely helpful if you want to solder different connectors onto your battery/charger/esc later.

Gosh, this got long. Sorry.

TL;DR:

You might want more batteries, more chargers, discharge Lipo's to ~50% IF YOU CAN, Do not discharge Lipo batteries all the way down if you want them to last.

Cheap charger and power supply.

Good general R/C info and great Lipo-specific info.

Also if you skipped to the TL;DR, well... you're getting into a hobby. Get ready to research a lot. :)

Good luck and have fun!

Is this the correct item?

This charger and a power supply like this one will work.

get this - http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Balance-Charger-Li-ion-Batteries/dp/B005EF15Q4

Ah okay I see.

Here's my new shopping list:

Turnigy 9XR Pro http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__51442__Turnigy_9XR_PRO_Radio_Transmitter_Mode_2_without_module_.html

9XR 3s lipo battery http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__31315__Turnigy_9XR_Safety_Protected_11_1v_3s_2200mAh_1_5C_Transmitter_Pack.html

FrSky 2.4Ghz (should work with 9xr pro) http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14355__FrSky_DF_2_4Ghz_Combo_Pack_for_JR_w_Module_RX.html

Same battery charger as you http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Balance-Charger-Li-ion-Batteries/dp/B005EF15Q4

3 of these batteries http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__26466__ZIPPY_Compact_2200mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack_AU_Warehouse_.html x3

Runcam HD: https://shop.runcam.com/cart.php?suggest=55a3ef9dd9fc8

And the xt60 connectors you mentioned

Will THIS charger Charge my 3.7 lipos for my X4 and x5c?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EF15Q4/

If so what cables do I need to buy for it?

I got you buddy.

For the battery, if you want the easy way with the reinstalled connectors, go here. http://www.hiddenvape.com/product/e-flite-1300-mah-battery/?age-verified=bd9106c6c8

For the charger I would suggest the iMax b6, and a 12V 5Amp power cord. The iMax B6 is a kickass charger for this. http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Balance-Charger-Li-ion-Batteries/dp/B005EF15Q4

Sorry in a rush didn't have time to properly link hahaha.

in addition to the 170 dollar set you need:

• fpv gear

• a charger (I highly recommend this charger paired with this power supply)

• 3s batteries (a few 2200 mAh for flying, one 1300 mAh for the FPV gear)

which, depending on how many batteries you get, brings you to about $350 plus shipping