M7AC Smart Charger Multitool – Charge, Test & Analyse

As any avid RC enthusiast will know, Batteries can be quite tricky to deal with when operating them in more advanced ways than just single cells, and as you start using batteries with more powerful chemistry, you will find that maintaining such batteries becomes more and more difficult to get just right. Fortunately, whether you’re operating a small 2S powered drifting buggy or a high-power 6S drone, you don’t have to rely on simple guesswork and rigorous math just to keep your batteries in good shape. Instead, you can get awesome portable tools like the M7AC Smart Charger Multitool to do all of the hard work for you, keeping your batteries topped up, balanced when in multicell formats, and of course healthy so they don’t unexpectedly throw a tantrum or bite the hands that feed them.

A direct upgrade from the M7 Smart Charge Multitool, this ToolkitRC M7AC Smart Charger Multitool combines all the best features of previous models into one super tool with 100V to 240V AC voltage input capability and 300W charging power. Using one easy portable tool, you can charge, discharge, test and analyse your high-power batteries and RC components. The M7AC Smart Charger also acts as a small power supply, a signal source or signal tester. The unit includes a whole suite of fancy charging, discharging and balancing features for Lithium Based cell packs ranging from 1S to 6S, NiMh Based cell packs ranging from 1S to 16S, as well as Lead based cell packs ranging from 1S to 10S, and even features an internal resistance tester for 1S to 6S cell packs so you can really understand precisely what’s happening with the life and health of your batteries.

With all this already packaged into a neat well-designed unit, it is a wonder how much more the M7AC Smart Charger offers. Its charging features are of course complemented by an integrated Servo Tester, a Receiver Tester, a PWM, PPM and sBUS signal generation and analysis, as well as a direct PWR output. Easily switch between XT30 and XT60 output without need for an adapter. A speaker is also installed for the unit to read out each menu item and give voice alerts. You can use custom voice alerts and logo displays using the included TF Card slot, which accepts only 128MB to 16GB SD Cards. The light and portable design is finished off with a beautiful full colour 2.4-inch IPS LCD Display with a push scroll wheel and exit button. Just like the M7 before it, the ToolkitRC M7AC Smart Charger is an absolute pleasure to use, offering awesome benefits to both Makers as well as RC enthusiasts.

Typical Applications for the ToolkitRC M7AC Smart Charger Multitool:

The M7AC Smart Charge Multitool is a fantastic tool for almost any Maker who likes dealing with batteries but is particularly useful for RC enthusiasts who love to push their equipment to the limits – while staying safe and keeping components healthy. This is due to the wide range of RC related features such as the servo tester, signal generators, integrated Measurement Tools, as well as the ability to charge, discharge and balance lithium cell packs as large as 6S, and all of these are quite vital if you really love to take your RC adventures to the extreme.

However, with that being said, because of the wide range of cool features that pertain to Lithium, NiMH and Lead based batteries, as well as the really cool signal generation and analysis features included, this 200W powered M7AC Multitool Charger and its M6 predecessor are ready to offer benefits to Electronics Makers of all kinds, having quickly become a favourite in the DIYElectronics workshop and firmly securing a leading position amidst the many different Battery Chargers that we’ve tested and used over the years.

Additional Resources:

• For more insights, information and future firmware updates, be sure to check out the original ToolkitRC M7AC Smart Charger Multitool Page, where they list features and provide updated firmware on a semi-regular basis.
• The below YouTube video from Whirly Bloke is a fun visual unboxing and review of the M7AC Smart Charger in which he breaks down its awesome features:

When dealing with extremely high power Lithium Batteries, it’s always a good idea to keep your batteries well maintained and safe from unexpected faults, although this isn’t always easy to do unless you have the right tools and equipment to help you maintain and manage your batteries properly. This is why we love the ToolkitRC brand, as they are a brand of bright individuals who are passionate about batteries, and are dedicated to providing excellent quality battery charging products for Makers and RC enthusiasts of all skill levels and permissions. This allows everyone to enjoy healthy, happy and well maintained batteries with effective balance charging, precise charge and battery life management, as well as complete ease of use so as to avoid unexpected user errors and other potentially harmful battery faults. As a brand dedicated to ensuring batteries stay alive, healthier and happier for longer, we trust ToolkitRC to provide all of the battery charging tools and equipment we need.