HKJ
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They are supposed to be 4 terminal, but they cannot be used as a general purpose milliohm meter.
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They are supposed to be 4 terminal, but they cannot be used as a general purpose milliohm meter.
I suspected they were 4-wire based on the photos, but I found no mention of that in their literature. Do you have a link which confirms it?
Another spec I could not locate are the discharge rates available. Do they specify that anywhere?
HKJ
Flashaholic
No link, their engineer told me and there is two connections from each probe pin.
No, probably only one, but I will know that in a about a week when I get to test it.
ven
Flashaholic
:naughty:
Look forward to your review HKJ, my potential DRAGON VP4 purchase lies in the balance of your impressions
HKJ
Flashaholic
Look forward to your review HKJ, my potential DRAGON VP4 purchase lies in the balance of your impressions
You need some patience before I publish the review, my first guess is about a month from now.
I do not know if I will be checking the battery pack charging, that depends on if I have a connector that fits.
ven
Flashaholic
All cool HKJ, i understand and will look forward to it for even longer all good things come to those who wait...............
Probably be longer than a month before i could source one in the UK anyway, no rush
all good things come to those who wait...............Probably be longer than a month before i could source one in the UK anyway, no rush
HKJ
Flashaholic
All cool HKJ, i understand and will look forward to it for even longer
My estimate is based on the time I uses on a normal analyzing LiIon/NiMH charger. I do not know if the Xtar is faster or slower to test and I do not have a manual yet, this makes it a bit more difficult to test all the functions (I expect to get the manual before I am finished with the test).
stephenk
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Looking forward to your review HKJ. I'm happy to wait for a high quality review that you are renowned for!
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david57strat
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I'm also anxiously awaiting HKJ's review of the Dragon. In the meantime, I'm enjoying these chargers (most of which are XTAR. I'm a huge XTAR fan lol).
Finally, some newer pictures, showing the chargers in use
The older i4 V2 is all but retired. It sees very rare use.
StandardBattery
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So has anyone got their VP4 Dragon yet? Any first impressions?
HKJ
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I do have it, but I am not finished with testing it yet.
Until now my impression of it is very good.
StandardBattery
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Thanks for the early report.
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I don't now about four; but I'd like to have at least one. I just picked up the MC6 Queen Ant charger, earlier today; and it's interesting, but not nearly as appealing as this Dragon charger
(These model names crack me up).
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walterr839
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Received it today and am just reading through the manuel a few times to try to figure it out.
Look forward to HJK's review
Look forward to HJK's review
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walterr839
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Received it today and am just reading through the manuel a few times to try to figure it out.
Look forward to HJK's review
Look forward to HJK's review
ChrisGarrett
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walterr839
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Purchased from Xtardirect $89.95
Worked great for one day
This morning it smells funny and display only flickers
Am in process of having it replaced. I hope
Worked great for one day
This morning it smells funny and display only flickers
Am in process of having it replaced. I hope
ChrisGarrett
Flashlight Enthusiast
Bummer and sorry about that. XtarDirect will take care of you at least, as I had a problem and things got settled just fine, albeit in some cost of time/stress.
Anyhow, sounds like something 'melted' down inside.
Good luck with the new one and keep us posted.
Chris
StandardBattery
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Wow!! Bummer!!
If they let you keep the old one, please take it apart to find the burned/melted stuff. I suspect they may want it back though so they can have a look at it. Thanks for reporting though, so we can see if the problem is isolated or not.
I normally would pre-order, but now I have more than enough chargers and this one is a little pricey and the MC3000 still needs work before I could use it and keep my stress low, so I'll wait a bit longer.
