How to Charge and Parallel Charge Lipo Batteries

[@MattPochwat]

Sorry about the camera focus in this one. Not sure what happened there...

[@wmcewa01]

Cine-nerds like you notice stuff I would never see in a million years. :)

[@photolab1656]

Out of context question : Is it important to calibrate your charger ?

[@FPV-ke1ef]

Hello my friend i have same this charger and my battery its 450 4s Lipo what is the best setup for it please thx 🙏

[@bobtaco99]

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[@Tyoung152]

Hands down the most easily understood video on this topic for those of us who are easily baffled by jargon. The diagrams help a ton. Bless you

[@Matony]

Coming back to this video for like the tenth time. Thanks Matt 👍🏻

[@skylerbrehm1443]

Your editing is so sleek. If I just started, you would be the easiest person to understand. Thank you so much for making this, even though I already know everything ;)

[@MattPochwat]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@Tomithy]

he is the easiest person to understand : )

[@Ghost.uppercut]

He is very clear just like amain hobby

[@VDTKvIDEOS]

Seriously, I just started and I agree, he is very easy to understand.

[@liudasdm]

You won the internet with the most clear and stupid free parallel charge tutorial. Thank you!

[@motonewyork1100]

As someone who is just starting out with FPV, massive thank you for this video! Just THANK YOU!

[@gamefreak6126]

Dude your videos are so good, great voice. I really love them you brought me fpv, you deserve so much more subscribers. Keep it going👌👌❤️

[@MattPochwat]

Haha thanks!

[@r.einstein9731]

He’ll have more subs soon... he’s just started... As soon as he gets more views his videos will be suggested by KZbin to more and more people. He will definitely improve his knowledge and will be among the greatest channels about FPV drones. I really like what motivates him: sharing what he is learning while he is learning.... this helps a lot of beginners that (some times) cannot follow what more experienced pilots are putting out there. Even though they have more knowledge and experience sometimes they forget all the difficulties and problems they had when they started. Matt is clearly sharing his experiences as he is facing and learning them... Can’t wait to see his progress (as a pilot and content creator) and the growth of his channel. Btw, the quality of the videos, the amount of effort he puts into them, and how natural he is speaking to the camera will definitely make his channel a great channel. I’ve been following since video one. I don’t even remember how I came across his first video, I am glad I did though.

[@ktsteve1289]

This will def be a top fav channel soon

[@PacoGValencia]

Man... this is so awesome for someone just getting back into the hobby like myself! Too often I feel like I'm lightyears behind and have to gather info from tons of different sources when I just want to know the basics to get started. Keep it up!

[@AKCobra1120]

I can sympathize. I recently just jumped back in myself after about 5 years away, and the mountain of knowledge that I've forgotten is absolutely frightening. I knew I was in trouble when I picked up my radio for the first time in years, and a big question mark appeared over my head as I wondered what the hell all of these damn buttons and switches were for!

[@hisheeelijah1482]

Dude your approach ro teaching people is amazing. Its like the best teachers are never in the classroom but behind a camera.

[@dunotn1]

The best explanation of Li-Po batteries charging I've ever seen. Thumbs up

[@baldersystemsllc4876]

Great info Matt! I have the same charger and one of the functions I use quite often is the storage function. I tend to bring my lipos up or down to 3.8V with this before parallel charging. This is also really convenient when it's time to charge up all my packs I know they are ready to go.

[@FPVSlice]

That's a really good tip! I was wondering what the best method would be in the real world to get them at a similar voltage.

[@ireshekanayake4844]

Dude, you explain this so simple. I am just few days away from buying my first fpv 5 inch mark 5 and I am going thru all your videos one by one. I am a Srilankan and there are probably less than 5 FPV drones/pilots in my country. Thank you so much!!!!

[@hrhodes2768]

I don't need this information as I have been in the hobby for a few years but for a beginner these tutorials are easy to understand, thoroughly explains everything and has accurate info keep it up man

[@vjvenida3991]

This would be the most comprehensive explanation of proper lipo parallel charging. Thank you very much.

[@MrSabram07]

Finally an explanation of balance charging that really made sense, thanks

[@samavella8831]

One of the best videos that I’ve seen on Parallel Charging. Simple, but yet detailed and to the point. Thank you!

[@trymacs7729]

Nice Video! I am into FPV about 18 months now and I wish I had your videos when I started

[@sunsetpark_fpv]

Thank you for simplifying or rather, unifying everything in a totally understandable way that made sense 😎

[@RayOrsini]

Just got back into drones after several years. This information is priceless. Thank you so much for the great info and easy delivery.

[@martincloutier1399]

We couldn't ask for a better video on the subject. I was only looking for information on the parallel board. I have been charging my batteries one by one for a long time!!! Martin from Quebec City, Canada.

[@BELLOCCHIVERDE]

I am absolutely mu to this entire experience but not new to flying drones but I have been asking this question because I don’t know and sometimes it’s better to watch these videos where you can learn tricks and loopholes versus reading and everyone I’ve asked has never answered and here you are posting a video of the number one question I have and has not been answered... So thank you for taking the time

[@ryswe]

this was a big help for me, i actually ordered this exact charger a few days ago so this was perfect for me! cheers

[@SB-zh6be]

Hey Matt! Just getting into flying - really appreciate the video on batteries, really helps take the stress out of such a potentially dangerous process. Keep up the great content!

[@cshobbycool1591]

Great review, this is one of my favorite channels now to know more of rc hobby items

[@jkpisces]

think this is the best video explanation on parallel charging , so easy to understand . great stuff!

[@Pepyrss]

You are covering every single question I have asked my self and went like omg where should I start?!? Love ALL your videos!

[@FlyingAyam]

Even though I have a Mavic2, I know nothing about FPV drone. Luckily I found this channel before jumping into FPV. Big thanks mate.

[@flyineyeaerialfpv5592]

I looked all day on the internet while being subscribed to your channel before I got the right answer I was looking for that I found in no other videos about balance board charging and what to set the charger at as far as capacity...at 10:03 or somewhere around that time in the video you draw the diagram with 6 batteries and how they charge 1 ar a time at 1.5. So all day my question was do a multiply mah by the number of batteries. You have the best video on the internet about how to use a balance board and what to set charger at. Thanks very much. Liked, been subbed for a while amd hit the bell for all notifications. I have the dji fpv system and I started watching your videos about it months and months ago. Now I finally got my hands on the setup and love it. Got the built and tuned skyeliner HD with the dji air unit and the goggles and dji transmitter. I have flown about 20 packs with it and love it so much. I am definitely addicted to fpv now. I have been flying the mavic air 2 and the Autel Evo 2 camera drones before getting into fpv. Absolutely love it. Thanks again for the video

[@lucalive1302]

this is by far the best movie on yt that explains it so simply and accurately for a total beginner, great job

[@HKman98]

I like the way you explain all your stuff with writting it on a whiteboard and illustrating it as you go. Often others just spew out a barrage of Volts, Amps, and Watt numbers which makes it hard to follow along in your head. Thanks for the vid! helped me a bunch B-)

[@electricule]

Very simple and informative...love it. Needed to see it visually...love the drawings...makes perfect sense to me! Keep up with the good work!

[@eatyourvegfpv]

Can't tell you how many times I've watched this video and many more of yours. EXTREMELY helpful. I haven't even got my first quad yet (literally sat here waiting for delivery today of a Mobular7 HD and some 2s batteries) but I have my charger (ISDT 608AC), TX16S and Attitude V5's and have used this video to understand all the things I hope I need to to stay safe and efficient with my batteries. Thank you so much. You've made an extremely confusing hobby for a total newb like me so much more understandable and given me much needed confidence. Can't wait to get flying!

[@tommcmannfilms]

As someone just getting into FPV this was incredibly helpful. Thank you for making this!

[@shyfty_fpv3653]

Dude I love your videos. I’m waiting on my first FPV drone to get here Monday and I’ve been drowning in your content. I used your affiliate for the charger. Keep it up brotha!

[@trossbossinit]

Explained better than any other video on the internet. Thank you very much.

[@ZabDevin]

One of the best videos I've seen on this topic. Clear, concise, and useful. Outstanding job!

[@CorimDeGuzman]

4 year old video but still helpful toady! Thanks for sharing this info in a really nicely edited way!

[@Optional2.0]

I’m new into fpv and this is definitely the most helpful video! Thank you!

[@jakemaughan3818]

Came for the information, stayed to analyze your style. Well done!!! Your content is fantastic and the videos are edited amazingly!

[@zachmakesstuff1368]

your lipo videos are the most helpful videos for me as a beginner! Thanks for the simple explanations!

[@MikeeB]

Literally the best explanation of how to charge batteries man. Keep it up botha!

[@csmarkham]

Just found this channel searching for this specific topic. Great presentation. Subscribed.

[@fg.salomon]

You are th eeprfect guide to start into this World Matt, thanks again. I just bought a Lipo charger and the first tbin I did was to enter into your video haha.

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

BEST PRESENTATION YET TO DATE THE RC LIPPO BATTERY CHARGING DOCTOR 🔋

[@makeitbetter9685]

As a beginner to this kind of stuff, I found this video extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@ArlindoOliveira81]

Amazing content. You probably saved many houses of lighting on fire

[@davidbell117]

Thanks!

[@SeanPitts]

Thanks Matt! Your diagram helped immensely. I finally understand parallel charging.

[@commercialvideographer]

Thank you so much! Great info! New to FPV and this is the area I'm the most nervous.

[@unooo1812]

Best explanation of battery charging, subbed 👍

[@Silent_cities]

Man, why didn't I find this before! so well explained. thank you!

[@stevenshung81]

Thanks for this amazing video. No one explained such detail about charging battery.

[@RickAlaniz]

Best tutorial ever on charging fpv lipos! Bro thanks!!! 🎉

[@clay6440]

Please continue to make more instructional videos Matt. You are by far the most helpful FPV KZbinr I've came across, just wish you had more content! Keep it up man!

[@MattPochwat]

Thanks homie! I'll make 'em as quickly as I can!

[@EbonySeraphim]

Additional tips and corrections from an RC heli pilot (we demand more out of our LiPos than FPV): 1. You don't need all batteries to be the same brand, or even the same capacity. Critically, they need to be the same cell count. Importantly, their voltages need to be close together. In fact, the reason you need them to be the same cell count is because different cell counts IS a different voltage on the pack. To describe what happens -- it isn't even an overcharge amount issue. The issue is the power delivered to each battery in the circuit, and for that matter -- as they exist in the circuit. The moment you wire up a lower voltage battery with higher voltage batteries, the laws of physics (E&M) will be pumping juice directly from the higher voltage batteries to the lower voltage ones and in an unrestrained manner. Basically, it's the bigger batteries that will start to overload the smaller one. 2. When you parallel charge, you can charge over 1C just the same as you would individual batteries. A parallel charging board presents the charger with a single large battery. Take that total capacity, and you can charge at 2C (or higher if you do) of that. 3. This was missing entirely from the discussion: but always balance charge your packs initially. I have a charger that can fast/slow/normal balance charge. I normal balance charge at the start of day, fast balance on the field. If you're going to discharge your pack promptly (within hours), you really don't need to balance charge it slowly with precision. Example: I always charge pairs of my 6s 5200mAh batteries at 20.8A. This is a 2C charge because in parallel it is logically a single 10400mAh battery, twice that is 20.8A. My 6s 6000mAh pairs are charged at 24A, etc.

[@Fundalf_the_greyt]

Hi, thanks for the comment, it's very informative. I'm curious, if you plug a 6s 1500MAh and a 6s 1300Mah, would you set the charge at 2.8A assuming 1C? Would it spread the 2.8 correctly 1.5/1.3 or 1.4A for each - charging the smaller one faster and somehow balancing between them once the voltage rises and tries to equalize? How does it work?

[@nazar5489]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful!

[@Tuuvas]

Dude your content really needs WAY more views. Liked and subbed, keep it up!

[@missedme0063]

Thank you VERY much for making these videos! Just built my first drone and just had my first successfully flight thanks to all your videos :)

[@vinc878]

Best Video about charging. LOVE IT. YOU GOT ME TO FPV. And I love it too.

[@VDTKvIDEOS]

One stop shop for parallel charging, thanks!

[@lorenzoantoniazzi1718]

Thank you for this super well done video, very helpful, clear, detailed and with beautiful images and atmosphere, super cool!

[@calmetosis]

Very good break down, best content for beginners.

[@chrislilly8657]

Thanks for the vid! I'm a nitro guy and buddy have me all his foamies and I had no idea how to charge these things.. Big help! Subscribed

[@LenZFPV]

You crushed this tutorial. Liked. Subscribed.

[@Ed-eq8ui]

Well done. Extremely professional presentation.

[@manojmohan7264]

I really like your videos. It's very easy for a beginner to understand. Can you please make videos on lipo storage options ?

[@AKCobra1120]

Excellent video, it should be required viewing for anyone starting out in the hobby. Batteries are the most boring, most expensive, and by far the most dangerous aspect to this hobby. What I do is use one expensive 20 amp charger for the heavy lifting and I have a couple of little B6ACs for things like my goggle and ground station batteries (Yes I'm old school, I still use a ground station lol). That was a good tip that the red wire is always on the inside of the balance plug. Unfortunately those little guides on the balance plugs don't provide much protection against stupidity, which I found out the hard way when I got careless once and put on a balance plug backwards. That's why I still watch videos like this, it's not only a good auditing tool for my own practices, but sometimes I pick up a tip that had escaped me!

[@jianliu9420]

Hi Matt at 2:17 the balance stick is starting at pin no. 1. But at 8:27 it looks like the stick is all the way to the left on pin no. 6. Is it because the multi charger thing has as wider stick end?

[@shotable8564]

Thanks for an informative video as always! You're my fpv professor and I'm learning a lot everyday.

[@MattPochwat]

I'm glad you like it! I'm no professor though. Just trying to make the basics a bit easier to understand 😅

[@ivantran3420]

Good content dude. This type of stuff is gonna be really helpful for absolute beginners.

[@MattPochwat]

thanks man

[@armandoabreu6593]

Great clear and concise video. Great work keep it up.

[@armani007E55]

Subbed! One thing that took me a while to figure out and understand and I'm sure a lot of Newbies are on the same boat is when you storage charge the volts are 15.17v but the cell is 3.8 mV. What is this mV? Awesome videos btw, I've watched a few. I see your in Canada! Very cool, I just moved to Canada from Boston :).

[@audiotech6513]

Matt very well explained thanks..keep up the good work young man .

[@sumont5341]

Just finished your playlist. I learned a lot.

[@paulyoung2918]

Great Video!! Best explanation of any video!!!

[@DAGODER]

Straight, clear and to the point. Great video, just got new sub. Thank you.

[@moppyfpv]

This was SUPER helpful, thank you!

[@eitosj]

When parallel charging, I plug in the XT60 connector first as it can handle higher surge of voltage than the balance lead. That's my way of doing it.

[@MynameisJapan]

No lie, you’re my favorite KZbinr!

[@RTSLV]

had one question don’t have to answer if you don’t want to, but here it goes can I use a xt60 battery with my drone which has xt30 connection by using a adapter which is converts xt60 into xt30 or if I was to disorder the xt60 connector on the battery and solder a xt30 to that battery is it ok.

[@milothess]

VERY good simple guide for us newbies! Subscribed!

[@nuk3m3vil]

many thanks for the guide, very easy to follow along.

[@KevFPV]

Thanks dude, this was what i needed.

[@tonybologna971]

Matt, where can I get a connector for plugging the board into the charger like the one on your parallel charging board in this video. I ordered the same one off Amazon and when it showed up it just had the power and ground cables dangling there. 👍

[@dimondcrafts1]

Thanks man! Such a clean and easy explanation!

[@NevinXavier]

thank you for educating me about batteries. subbed.

[@jasonvidal4655]

Super useful video for us new guys to the hobby, thank!

[@Clapped-Out]

Thanks, I'm really glad I found your channel. Been doing alot wrong.

[@FilmBarrie]

So perfect, thanks dude 🤘🏼

[@prtzy]

This video is too good! Very nicely done and informative. Subbed!

[@tanahhuat1757]

Awesome explanation Sir👍👍

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I don't know why, but I had a hell of a time trying to find good information on charging Lipo batteries when I got into this hobby. I charged my 450mah 4s batteries at 2 amps for a long time before I found that it's unsafe to do that. Funny though, those batteries still work great and they're over a year old now. It's simple. 1000mah is 1 amp charge rate. 2000mah is 2 amp charge rate. 450mah is 0.4 or 0.5 amp charge rate. I don't know why so many videos didn't just say that.

[@obxphillyfpv7435]

So basic question will I only see 1 of my batteries cell voltages across all cells on my Hobbymate D6 even though I have 4 batteries. Using exact same charger but im using 4 2 cell batteries.

[@2Bless]

I have the same charger as Matt does in the video ( hobbymate d6 duo) but all my 6s batteries have a diffrerent balance lead then the one that the Hobbymate charger has and i cant connect the battery balance lead to the port of the hobbymate. is there an adapter that I need? ive searched online but have found nothing

[@spoonsofdoom92]

that was very clear and easy to understand thanks

[@Theo-mb2dd]

As I said the first time I saw you, you bring unheard info about this hobby, im grateful ive found your channel. Do you know anything about the Htrc h4ac duo? I saw it in a drone mesh's video and it seems good for 25€.

[@sylaswojciechowski6895]

When parallel charging different cell count batteries, the current will also flow out of the larger batteries and into the smaller one as you plug them in. So the larger cell batteries will also be sumwhat undercharged.

[@aarem01]

You only should charge lipo’s with same number of cells! Amps on lipo may vary, Not the cells!

[@sylaswojciechowski6895]

@@aarem01 hmm, your right... Not sure what I was trying to get at there... Maybe I meant 'mah' not 'cell count'

[@catspyjamass]

If using the parallel charging board, how do you know the final charge values of the individual batteries?

[@Nick-PaiN]

Great video nice straight forward and simple 👍🏻

[@akcaydrohne172]

What charger settings do you Set beside the Amps. For example on my charger you can change between"Charge" Balance Charge and fast Charge. I dont See this mentioned anywhere