$15 lipo balance charger for USB-C power sources - ISDT/URUAV PD60

[@gbraadnl]

That is a convenient extension cord; super useful for airplane use

[@satorrotas]

Video and explanations really very interesting, this device is great and for the price you can buy two without problem . Excellent review.

[@colibrifpv]

Thanks so much for your comment Pascal! This thing is really an excellent item to have in your bag or in your workshop, especially if you already have some usb-c power adapters!

[@satorrotas]

@@colibrifpv Yes it's true and it is sure that thanks to your video I will buy one 😊👍

[@colibrifpv]

Good one to have in the bag 👍

[@satorrotas]

@@colibrifpv 😊👍

[@BayuFauzi]

That little powerback is Anker 10000, it is the same one like i had, and I can charge PD60 with it on 2A

[@colibrifpv]

THat's good to know, thanks for confirming! I think the key is to buy a power bank that supports power delivery...

[@gadgetman1588]

Would be fantastic if it could charge 6s :), possibly next version.....

[@colibrifpv]

Absolutely, thought would be great! I love this thing for my car or office and it works great as long as you feed it with a good power supply.

[@lightinggaming5202]

Does it harms the battery 🔋 ? And can i use it as my primary charger for 2200 mah 3s ,and battery swell or not❤

[@colibrifpv]

Hey! No it won't hurt or swell the battery is you use it correctly. Yes you can use it for a 2200 3s battery (charge it at 2 amps if your power supply can handle it, 1am if not, but not charge higher than that). This is a great charger to get started with, but if you are serious about the hobby, you will want a more complete charger as your primary and this as your travel charger...

[@craigknox8516]

Hi. I have this charger and it charges great. Is there supposed to be an alarm when the batteries are fully charged. Mine just has a green tick but no alarm. Thanks

[@colibrifpv]

Hey there! As far as I know there is no alarm it just shuts off automatically. This charger is great for a backup or travel charger, but if you own a lot of lips you probably want something with more features...

[@craigknox8516]

@@colibrifpv thanks for the reply. At least I now know it's not a faulty charger. I do test the batteries when the tick comes on and they are never over 98% full so I know it's a safe charger. Thanks

[@crawlerrc]

Thank you very much! Like for the information

[@colibrifpv]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that! It's a great portable charger to take on the road and charge up lipos in the car on the way to the spot, and is only like $15!

[@johnathanlyles6073]

I just got one, it’s giving me an error and won’t charge. I’m using my Samsung quick charger for my s22 ultra.

[@colibrifpv]

Hey, it sounds like your power supply is not sufficient. Try lowering the amperage on the charger, or use a larger power brick, preferably one with PD (power delivery) 👍

[@haydenhultman9583]

Great video, thank you.

[@colibrifpv]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@leightonleevardvlogs7814]

I don't get the amp what does it mean do you put 1amp for the slowest charge and 6aml for highest charge?

[@colibrifpv]

Yes, that is correct, lower amps ratings will charge slower and at higher amps it will charge faster. Just be sure to pay attention to the C rating of your battery, and that the power supply can support the amp rating you have selected. If the thing just shuts off and refuses to charge, it probably means your power supply is too small...

[@leightonleevardvlogs7814]

@@colibrifpv ok thank you

[@brandon6984]

Why can't you charge the Lipo at higher or max amp? Can you explain? Can the it charge lipos with deans connectors just using the balance port?

[@StrillLife]

I know I'm hella late but I'm just making it to this post since I dug this charger out in the box unused. That's another story. From my understanding you want to your packs to stay in a high resistance state. As the battery resistance wears down over time the battery starts to charge and discharge faster and faster. Just like batteries in cell phones. After a few years or less they don't hold their charge for nothing. Same goes for your lipos. Your already putting wear on the battery especially if you are a hard ripper. So the last thing you want to do is cram a bunch of juice back in the batteries as fast as possible, eroding the batteries resistance even faster.

[@gtech5088]

Hi bro.. I'm using 4s li-on battery for my drone.. can i charge my battery using this charger??

[@colibrifpv]

Absolutely, but for li-ion's you want to use a slower charge, like .5c instead of 1c, so you should probably charge it at 1amp. How big is your battery?

[@daijoubu4529]

They should limit the charging current on the available power the PD charger advertise

[@colibrifpv]

Isn't that what the power select button is for? You can charge nat 1, 2, 3, or 6a, but only if your power source supports those amperages, otherwise the charger will shut itself off. Or did I misunderstand your question?

[@daijoubu4529]

@@colibrifpv the new ISDT 608PD negociate and shows you the supported/max power permitted by the power adapter, so if you connect a 18W PD power adapter, it should only allow you to select charging power that fits within that max power

[@colibrifpv]

Oh, now I understand what you were saying, right, I can see how that would be super useful. This PD60 has been on the market for several years and is still a super useful charger for me to have in the car or when I'm far from home, but its features are a little limited compared to whats on the market today.@@daijoubu4529

[@mz000-o2w]

Hi RC Cave! Really good video. ( I liked it). Is that possible to be charged with a OVONIC 1300mAh 4S 14.8V 100C LiPo Battery?

[@colibrifpv]

Absolutely, just set it to 1amp, or 2 if you're in a hurry, and it should work fine!

[@mz000-o2w]

@@colibrifpv cool!

[@abhinavchandran7289]

Hey, I have a doubt. Can I also put battery in discharge mode in this and if possible how

[@colibrifpv]

Hi there, no, this will not discharge batteries, it's a super simple charger that is best as a second charger or car charger. I recommend the ISDT Q6 as the cheapest and smallest charger worth getting, which has way more features than this simple USB charger.... amzn.to/49KBJG7

[@sergeyjones2052]

Can I charge 1s lipos using charging board with this charger? Thanks!

[@colibrifpv]

Yes, you. should be able to feed a parallel board with this charger. Just make sure the amperage output is set correctly for your needs if you are charging small batteries.

[@667Gurba]

My Tronsmart QC 3.0 charger did not like to supply power to a 4s @6A. Works for a few second before restarting til PD60. 😒

[@colibrifpv]

Mine does the same when the power source isn't able to supply enough juice. It works fine with that charger at 2 amps or even 3-4 amps, right? You need something pretty hedty to take full advantage of the 6 amps....

[@667Gurba]

Yes. It works fine @3A. I'll probably make a lead with USB C and clamps and use it in the car when at the track.

[@123Jato]

It does this because the 14.8v of a 4s X 6a is 88 watts which is more than the 60 watt max, you can only do the 3 amp for a 4s battery sustained

[@andrewosullivan8992]

Hey, I need something just like this that can go down to at least .5 amps not just 1amp. Any suggestions? Its ok if its a bit more expensive, but it has to have usb-c input. Thanks!

[@colibrifpv]

Yeah this one is not that great for micros, more for larger batteries. if you need something for 2s or 3s, there are loads of options on Amazon. If you need a more complete one, ISDT makes a mini balance charger with usb c input called the Q6 that might work for you.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Why connecting battery to both xt60 and balanced outputs?

[@colibrifpv]

That's required for balance charging. Smaller batteries can charged directly through the balance lead but larger ones need to be charged through the xt60.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

@@colibrifpv Alright. Thank you. :)

[@Ghetto_Rc]

So when I plug my brand new 4s up it doesn't have no percentage lights does that mean is dead or is it just not charging correctly

[@colibrifpv]

Hey, sorry I didn't see your comment. I think that means it's not charging, which probably means your power supply is not powerful enough for your amp setting. Try a different power supply, like a larger brich used to charge a laptop, something 30w or up, preferably over 60w. Hope it works out!

[@trey4weaver]

I have one and it works well.

[@colibrifpv]

Me too, I love this thing, since I've got USB power delivery banks and blocks all over the house for my phone and computer anyway, it's super convenient when I'm on the road or in the car 👍

[@codygreiner5397]

Hi there does anyone know if I could plug in a parewell charging bar into this?

[@colibrifpv]

I'm not sure what that is, but any usb power bank will work, although you will have best results with a larger output power bank (that says 2.4 amp on it) or better yet, one with power delivery. Did I answer your question, or were you referring to a charging block? If so, same principal applies, higher output the better preferably power delivery.

[@codygreiner5397]

@@colibrifpv yea it’s a little mother board looking contraption, you just plug the board into the battery charger and it can charge 6 battery’s from 1 charger

[@RockardGr]

Is safe to charge more that 1c -1a 4s 1550

[@colibrifpv]

Yes, you would be fine charging at 1550 mah 4s lipo at 2a if you are in a hurry. It would be about 1.5c, which any modern lipo can handle. If you are not in a hurry, you might as well charge at 1a though, since it is technically better for the battery. Basically, by charging at 2a instead of 1a, you are trading a slight (tiny) amount of longevity for the convenience of faster charging. When racing 1/8 scale buggies and truggies many of the lipos I used were rated to be charged at higher rates and I never noticed any difference in longevity when charging them at 2c.

[@RockardGr]

@@colibrifpv thanks you help me a lot I think is same for fpv drones also what about discharging what is the best way to stay safe with lipo batteries

[@RosscoStixFpV]

Is that cord your using USBC to USBC or USBC to USB?

[@colibrifpv]

Hi, yes it is a USBC to USBC. If using a battery bank, one with Power Delivery over usb c works best. If charging larger lipos, you will want a larger charging brick, such as one for a laptop or tablet, i.e., 30w+, but if you are using it to charge small lips it doesn't matter so much.

[@RosscoStixFpV]

@@colibrifpv ok thanks for the information 👍

[@colibrifpv]

@@RosscoStixFpV No problem, hope it helped.

[@RosscoStixFpV]

@@colibrifpv just one more question will a 20w PD charger be enough to do 4s?

[@colibrifpv]

@@RosscoStixFpV Absolutely, assuming your battery is not super huge and you will not be charging at at really high amperage. How big is your battery? It's always best to charge at "1C" so try it at 1 amps and then go up as needed. If the amperage is too high for the power supply the charger will just turn off.

[@DriftaholiC]

Wish they made a 6s version

[@colibrifpv]

Yeah I hear you, that's one of the reasons why I'm really enjoying my ultralight builds right now is that the smaller 4s batteries are so efficient and it's nice to be able to charge them on the go. All of my freestyle and heavier quads are 6s, and those batteries can't really be charged on the go unless you are willing with attach a charger to your car battery, which I have done but it doesn't seem like a very good idea...

[@mauriziomanni6625]

Thank you very much

[@colibrifpv]

You are welcome, thanks a lot for watching!

[@Arm1nas]

Hello, my battery has XT60 male connector, although the charger has a male connector too. Can I charge the battery without plugging in the XT60 connector?

[@colibrifpv]

Hmmm... you could get a male/female XT60 adapter, they are just a few bucks for a set on Amazon. Another option is cheap usb chargers that will charge through the balance lead for 2-3s batteries. I dont think this charger charges through the balance lead.

[@After_Tech_Industries]

What is the minimum recommended wattage pd supply? I ask because I have a selection of the following; 2.5w / 5w / 8w / 10w / 10.5w / 12w / 12.5w / 15w / 18w / 20w / 30w / 45w / (and soon -{100w])

[@colibrifpv]

Well it really depends on how many amps you plan to charge your batteries at, but it's better to err on the side of caution, or in other words, if in doubt go bigger. Off the top of my head, I would say 2w is sufficient for 1a, 20w for 2a, and 40 w for 3a, but if your power supply is not big enough the charger simply turns off so it's easy to test!

[@TorontoFPV]

any chance you have a link to compatible parallel boards?

[@colibrifpv]

Sure thing, here is the one I use because it supports both xt35 and xt60.... amzn.to/3uT1sdp The only thing is that you will have to make/buy an xt60/xt30 cable to connect it to your charger. If that doesn't appeal to you though, there are loads of other options on Amazon! I have several of these and keep them connected to my chargers all the time becuase it makes it so much easier to connect those tiny balance leads...

[@TorontoFPV]

@@colibrifpv thanks I ended up getting one with xt60 and adapted to xt30. not many xt30 around :(

[@nickb5091]

What’s the voltage when it says it’s at 60% and at 80%. Curious for taking the battery off early to store it. Some a-hole broke into my car and stole my charger and all my stuff the last time I went out to the field and can’t afford a nice charger quite yet.

[@colibrifpv]

Oh man, that sucks sorry to hear that. Sometimes I worry about leaving my flight bag in my car, between drones, goggles, Gopro and lipos there's a lot of $$ in that bag! I would say 60% is about storage capacity, but it would be hard to know accurately. If you can't swing a quality charger right now, Toolkit RC has some great basic & cheap chargers that will get you going. They have a bad reputation for quality but I've always done well with them. I have two M6D's, with two parallel boards permanently plugged into each, for a total of 4 channels. Good luck!

[@nickb5091]

@@colibrifpv Thank you! I was looking at the M6D but missed the sale and after looking around a little more I think I’m going to pick up an m4 pocket for now as I still have a lot of usb-c cables and it’s $29. That should do me over until I can save up for a better one and then that’s what I’ll take with me from now on… lesson learned 😂

[@colibrifpv]

@@nickb5091 The m4 pocket looks like a good option, I had to look it up, hadn't seen it before. FYI, Cyclone FPV and Newbee drone just had great sales on Toolkit chargers for Labor Day... I know, too late, but check out Cyclone FPV, he's got great prices!

[@olivierf.4931]

Hi! Will it work well with an iPad Pro power source? It's 12W.

[@colibrifpv]

Hey there, yes it definitely will work with that power source, although it may not charge as fast as it would with something a little larger 👍

[@olivierf.4931]

@@colibrifpv Thanks for your answer. I just received mine. Have you tried parallel charging a few 1S lipos with this charger ?

[@colibrifpv]

@@olivierf.4931Haven't specifically parallel charged 1s batteries, but I have parallel charger much larger ones and it worked so you will be fine. If for some reason it's too slow, just grab a larger power brick off Amazon, preferably one with power delivery.

[@olivierf.4931]

@@colibrifpv Cool! I also have 2S batteries that I want to parallel charge so it's good news :-)

[@colibrifpv]

$15 on Amazon! 👉 amzn.to/3TmMGqj

[@mohmansaray630]

Can this charge a lippo 4s?

[@colibrifpv]

Yes, it will do up to a 4s lipo.

[@mohmansaray630]

@@colibrifpv it's not charging mine. I don't know what am doing wrong

[@JuniorManyawu-zo8nu]

Can it charge a 3s

[@colibrifpv]

Yes it can, it will work with any 2s-4s batteries.... very handle little gadget to toss in the backpack or in the car!

[@JuniorManyawu-zo8nu]

@@colibrifpvthank you sorry for the late response. I did buy it and it’s great

[@colibrifpv]

Great, glad it worked out, ISDT makes good quality stuff.@@JuniorManyawu-zo8nu

[@JuniorManyawu-zo8nu]

@@colibrifpv true

[@daniell6835]

So I shouldn't connect the macbook pro adapter to the charger?

[@colibrifpv]

No, the MacBook pro charger works great with this charger, go ahead and use it 👍

[@k.p.droneenterprises3565]

Thank you great video !

[@colibrifpv]

Glad it was useful, thanks for watching! This cheap little charger is super useful to throw in your car for charging on the way to the fly spot, or in a bag with a battery bank. Good little Gadget!