🔋 The SkyRC S65neo is a compact 65W AC charger and discharger designed for maintaining batteries used in radio-controlled model aircraft. Compatible with 2- to 4-cell LiPo, LiHV, Li-Ion, and LiFe batteries, as well as NiMH, NiCd, and lead-acid batteries, it offers several charging, discharging, and storage programs. Thanks to its built-in 100–240V AC power supply, it plugs directly into an electrical outlet without requiring an external power source.
Power Supply and Performance
- Brand: SkyRC
- Model: S65neo
- Type: AC Charger and Discharger
- Mains power: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Permissible input range: 90 to 264 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz
- Charging power: 65 W (±10%)
- Charging current: Up to 10 A
- Discharge power: 10 W (±15%)
- Discharge current: Up to 2 A
- Equalization current: 500 mA maximum per cell
- External power supply: Not required
Battery compatibility
- LiPo: 2 to 4S
- LiHV: 2 to 4S
- Li-Ion: 2 to 4S
- LiFe: 2 to 4S
- NiMH: 6 to 8 cells
- NiCd: 6 to 8 cells
- Lead (Pb): 3 or 6 cells, i.e., 6V or 12V
Charge and discharge currents
- Lithium, NiMH, and NiCd charging: 0.1 to 10A
- Lead-acid charging: 0.8 to 10 A
- Discharge: 0.1 to 2 A
- Charging current accuracy from 0.1 to 1 A: ±0.3 A
- Charging current accuracy from 1.1 to 10 A: ±10%
- Discharge current accuracy from 0.1 to 1 A: ±0.3 A
- Discharge current accuracy from 1 to 2 A: ±10%
DC Power Output
- Adjustable voltage: 6 to 17 V (±5%)
- Adjustable current: 0.5 to 9 A (±10%)
- Maximum power: 65 W (±10%)
- Application: Powering compatible RC accessories
Interface and Connectors
- Interface: ColorX with color display
- Navigation: 3 buttons
- Available languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese
- Default language: English
- Main connector: XT60
- Balance connector: Built-in
- Temperature sensor: Built-in for fan control
- USB Type-C port: Firmware update
- Cooling: Automatically controlled fan
Dimensions and weight
- Length: 84 mm
- Width: 84 mm
- Height: 45.3 mm
- Weight: 200 g
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
The SkyRC S65neo supports the main battery technologies used in model aircraft.
It is compatible with 2- to 4-cell LiPo, LiHV, Li-Ion, and LiFe lithium batteries, as well as 6- to 8-cell NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries.
It can also charger charge and discharge 6V and 12V lead-acid batteries.
This versatility allows you to use a single device to maintain different types of batteries, provided you select the program appropriate for their technology.
The S65neo has a maximum charging power of 65W, with an adjustable current of up to 10A.
The actual available charging current depends on the battery voltage and the charger’s power limit.
For battery maintenance, it also offers a discharge function of up to 10W and 2A.
When discharging lithium batteries, the balancing port also plays a role in the system’s operation.
The SkyRC S65neo features the ColorX interface, recognizable by its cyan and green color display.
Navigation is controlled via three buttons, with a menu layout inspired by Web 2.0 interfaces.
Several languages are available:
- French
- English
- German
- Spanish
- Chinese
- Japanese
The charger is set to English by default, but the language can be changed in the settings.
In addition to its charging and discharging functions, the SkyRC S65neo can serve as an adjustable DC power supply.
This feature provides:
- An adjustable voltage from 6 to 17V.
- An adjustable current from 0.5 to 9 A.
- A maximum power of 65W.
In particular, it can be used to power certain compatible pit accessories:
- Pit lights.
- RC tire warmers.
- RC tire lathes or tire sanders.
Warning: This DC output must not be used to power capacitive loads such as other chargers or power supplies. It also cannot be used to directly recharge a battery in DC power mode.
The S65neo features a built-in temperature sensor that adjusts fan operation based on workload and temperature.
Measuring just 84 x 84 x 45.3 mm and weighing 200 g, it fits easily into an RC equipment case.
Its built-in AC power supply also eliminates the need to carry an additional power supply unit.
- 1 SkyRC S65neo 65W AC charger
- 1 AC power cable
- 1 user manual
- A charging cable compatible with your battery’s connector, if necessary.
- A battery compatible with the supported technologies and cell ranges.
The charger features an XT60 main connector and a balancing port for compatible lithium batteries.
The SkyRC S65neo 65W is designed for RC modelers looking for a compact, versatile, and portable charger.
Thanks to its compatibility with multiple battery technologies, its charging and storage programs, its built-in balancer, and its adjustable DC output, it’s ideal for both home use and battery maintenance while on the go at the track.
A compact and feature-rich AC charger for managing the batteries and certain accessories of your RC equipment.
