mCX USB Charger Now Available

KE4NYV · Dec 18, 2008, 08:49 PM

The mCX USB Charger that I have been developing is now available for ordering. We have a limit quantity for this first round, so the first orders will ship and then any others will be backordered for about 1-2 weeks. If you DO NOT want to chance being put on the backorder list, please email us and check on stock before you order.

Since this is a new area for my company, we have decided to start a new division under the name E-Heli. We may change this if we are conflicting with any other "E-Heli" companies :red:

Please visit the link below to go to our ordering page:

http://www.rpc-electronics.com/eheli/index.htm

At this time, we are working on procurring a UK dealer, but nothing is yet set in stone. We will however, in the meantime ship overseas.

Thanks!

Cable Guy · Dec 19, 2008, 12:29 AM

Mail sent,, set it aside for me and let me know how you want paid

contact www.jchobbies.com ask for betty i am sure she will take a dozen or so. they sold pallets of MCXs this year

GBR2 · Dec 19, 2008, 01:30 AM

What kind of indicator is there on the charger to let one know that the charge is complete?

Comment:
The $12 price is nice but $8 for shipping is pretty steep in my opinion.

megaglow_Z · Dec 19, 2008, 01:54 AM

Description on how it works please...
Any software with it? How do you know when its charged? lights?
Auto shutoff?

KE4NYV · Dec 19, 2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megaglow_Z

Description on how it works please...
Any software with it? How do you know when its charged? lights?
Auto shutoff?

No software required since this charger only utilizes the +5VDC from the USB port. It does not communicate with the computer in any way.

There is a single LED indicator that stays off when plugged in and DOES NOT have a battery attached. When the battery is attached, you get a solid LED and the LED will go out when the charging cycle is complete. It's that simple!

KE4NYV · Dec 19, 2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cable Guy

contact www.jchobbies.com ask for betty i am sure she will take a dozen or so. they sold pallets of MCXs this year

Well, I called Betty and I told her that I had a product that she might be interested in. She yelled "This is the worst time of the year to call me and try to sell me somthing!" and hung up. She did'nt even give me a chance to tell her what it was.

I don't think I want to do business with anyone like that. Sorry.

GBR2 · Dec 19, 2008, 04:16 PM

Just a suggestion but you should put a link on your RPC home page to the eheli page. I didn't find anything on the home page to do this. Might also want to add to the announcement box on your home page that these are available.

KE4NYV · Dec 19, 2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBR2

Just a suggestion but you should put a link on your RPC home page to the eheli page. I didn't find anything on the home page to do this. Might also want to add to the announcement box on your home page that these are available.

Yes, that is in the plans, but I had to come up with a site really quick last night to get these posted. I have to admit, the current page is a crappy 30 minute job. I need to add crosslinks and other announcements.

Thank you for the suggestions!

Cable Guy · Dec 19, 2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KE4NYV

Well, I called Betty and I told her that I had a product that she might be interested in. She yelled "This is the worst time of the year to call me and try to sell me somthing!" and hung up. She did'nt even give me a chance to tell her what it was.

I don't think I want to do business with anyone like that. Sorry.

I will call and talk to her, she can be moody lol, but she is very nice in reality.

btw process my order! thanks,

pelon717 · Dec 19, 2008, 05:12 PM

This product makes it even harder for me to not buy the MCX. The weird 'charging-batteries-off-other-batteries' deal made it easy to hold off buying another copter for awhile. Now I'll be getting one sometime soon...

Nice job coming up with this product! $20 delivered is reasonable IMO.

Cable Guy · Dec 19, 2008, 05:12 PM

well, i just got yelled at too. rofl. they are busy there as they are the largest shop in the tri-state area. she said to get in touch after christmas.

Art Newland · Dec 19, 2008, 06:40 PM

will this work with the Vapor and etc?

KE4NYV · Dec 19, 2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Newland

will this work with the Vapor and etc?

I have not personally confirmed this since I do not own a Vapor, but, numerous people on many message boards have assured me that the Vapor battery is the same as the mCX battery. Sounds like it will work.

Art Newland · Dec 19, 2008, 09:04 PM

They are not the same, the MCX is 110 mA, the Vapor is 70... IIRC

KE4NYV · Dec 19, 2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Newland

They are not the same, the MCX is 110 mA, the Vapor is 70... IIRC

Is the connector the same? If so, then the Vapor battery will just charge faster than the mCX battery.

Dec 18, 2008, 08:49 PM	#1
KE4NYV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greenbackville, VA Posts: 174	mCX USB Charger Now Available The mCX USB Charger that I have been developing is now available for ordering. We have a limit quantity for this first round, so the first orders will ship and then any others will be backordered for about 1-2 weeks. If you DO NOT want to chance being put on the backorder list, please email us and check on stock before you order. Since this is a new area for my company, we have decided to start a new division under the name E-Heli. We may change this if we are conflicting with any other "E-Heli" companies :red: Please visit the link below to go to our ordering page: http://www.rpc-electronics.com/eheli/index.htm At this time, we are working on procurring a UK dealer, but nothing is yet set in stone. We will however, in the meantime ship overseas. Thanks!

Dec 19, 2008, 01:30 AM	#3
GBR2 Stress Be Gone Join Date: May 2000 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 2,783	What kind of indicator is there on the charger to let one know that the charge is complete? Comment: The $12 price is nice but $8 for shipping is pretty steep in my opinion. Last edited by GBR2; Dec 19, 2008 at 01:39 AM.

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GBR2 Stress Be Gone Join Date: May 2000 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 2,783	Just a suggestion but you should put a link on your RPC home page to the eheli page. I didn't find anything on the home page to do this. Might also want to add to the announcement box on your home page that these are available.

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