SkyRC T120 Pico: a 120 W dual-channel charger in 90 mm of width

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Two independent channels in a pocket format

SkyRC adds the T120 Pico to its catalogue, listed as SK-100236. This dual-channel charger fits within 90 × 70 × 106 mm for 355 g and yet delivers 120 W in total on mains power, split into 60 W per channel (± 10%). Both outputs are independent: two packs can therefore be handled at the same time, with different chemistries and currents.

Charge current climbs to 6 A per channel, with regulation quoted at ± 0.15 A below 1 A and ± 10% beyond that. Power comes straight from 100-240 V, with no external brick.

Seven chemistries covered

The T120 Pico accepts LiPo, LiHV, Li-ion and LiFe from 2 to 4 cells, NiMH and NiCd from 6 to 8 cells, as well as lead-acid in 3 or 6 cells. An Arm Cortex-M3 processor handles the charging algorithms, and balancing works continuously alongside the main output, with balance current capped at 500 mA.

Also a bench power supply

The output can switch to a DC power supply mode adjustable from 6 to 17 V and 0.5 to 6 A, with short-circuit, overload and reverse-polarity protection. A discharge function is also available through the balance port, limited to 500 mA or around 9 W — enough to bring a pack back to storage voltage, not to empty a large LiPo in a few minutes.

Multilingual interface

The screen uses the brand’s ColorX interface, available in French, English, German, Spanish, simplified Chinese and Japanese among others. SkyRC does not yet quote a public price on its product page.