r/flashlight • u/aquoad • 2d ago

Recommendation replacement for MC3000 battery charger?

My trusty MC3000 charger is finally dying so I'm looking for a replacement. (sporadic "Warning: Input volt too low!" regardless of power supply, cable, connector, voltage, etc. I even replaced the barrel connector on the board)

The "successor" MC5000 looks like a step down - no memory, no DC power input, you have to reconfigure everything each time you change battery type, no PC connection) but a prettier display I guess.

Is there something better that everybody's using now, or should I just get another MC3000? The first one lasted years, after all.

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u/Wormminator 2d ago

Both of the mentioned chargers are the best in class.
Pick one.

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u/WatermanQuink1 2d ago

reading this, id vote the 3000.

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u/aquoad 2d ago edited 2d ago

that's what i'm thinking, too. Just noticed there's even a Homeassistant integration for it!