How to set up and use a Spektrum charger.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

I have to say this was a excellent video. I was on the phone with horizon hobby and talking about this and the tech had no idea on what I was saying about amps and volts and he said he was a tech with spectrum division. I just hung up and you really give a great explanation on the charge rate by taking the mah of a battery and if its 5000mah the charge rate should be 5.0. At horizon they had no idea on what I was talking about and you did that very simple. another example if you have a 3200mah just set the charge rate to 3.2volts. thanks bud and Im hoping im understanding you clearly also.

[@Hobby365]

You understood very well what I was saying. One thing to keep in mind is that more and more batteries can take higher charge rates. Look for Charge rate on the battery. If it says something like "2c charge rate" You could charge a 5000mah battery at 10 amps. Though I have a really hard time recommending that.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

@@Hobby365 I have a 3s 11.1v 800mah for my citation jet would I set the charge rate to .8?

[@Hobby365]

​@@DronemanJoeRc Yup that would be an appropriate setting.

[@redhelix8793]

It took me 6 videos looking for the information you provided. Thank you for explaining the amperage settings calculated by the Mah. That was for me the most basic information needed to understand how to get the right settings for a non smart battery.

[@mysticaldragon2740]

This is a great video and very helpful. Even better than the spektrum video. The problem I had was the balance lead not installed correctly until I figured out it had to be on the left side. Then I didnt realize the circle was the essentially a scroll when and I had to move in circles. Its also great that I dont have to buy a G2 charger just the programmer to update it.

[@Hobby365]

I am so glad it helped you out. and thank you so much for your productive comments on my video.

[@Mrdosyd]

Thanks for explaining clearly. Helped me a lot!

[@Hobby365]

You are very welcome. Happy to help.

[@mysticaldragon2740]

my s2100 came with the ic5 to ic3 connectors in it already. however they didnt include balance port extensions which are needed and helpful.

[@Hobby365]

Very true that the balance extensions would be helpful. Especially since there are more and more chargers coming with those plugs in the way the spectrum charger has them.

[@mysticaldragon2740]

For those wanting the spektrum updater cable this is the info Spektrum Smart Charger USB Updater Cable/Link, SPMXCA100

[@craigschray4486]

I have this charger and I love it

[@Hobby365]

I enjoy this charger as well.

[@Anonymous-iq3kc]

Thank you!

[@RoopsPhoto]

Great video. Thank you for the explanation.

[@Hobby365]

I am so happy it helped you out.

[@MrAlexjr06]

What's the name or model number to the updater cable. Would there be an issue if the Grey cable smart cable is cut off? The balance cables are fine.

[@lyech777]

great video. subscribed (more please)

[@Hobby365]

Thank you for subbing. Is there any subjects that you want me to cover?

[@danielfield8182]

Can you list the parts for making your EC3 charging plug? What are the specs of the silver female connectors for plugging in regular charging kables?

[@brucej7904]

Auto storage & spectrum smart Lipos (set to 72 hrs). Does this mean you don’t have to plug in and power to storage if you didn’t use the battery within 3 days? Also how many weeks of no use would you be happy to leave the smart spectrum batteries on their own before recommending ‘set to storage’ or is the auto discharge good enough.

[@Hobby365]

With auto storage you wont have to do anything but verify or change the setting. After its programed time frame the battery will draw itself down to to storage level. There should be no need to set to storage beyond the batteries ability to do it for you.

[@MrOmar818]

So I have a question. I was charging both batteries once it was done after the second beep I went out side for about 6 minutes when I came back in side to disconnect I noticed the charger was off . I disconnected the batteries but the charger did not turn back on ! Any ideas? Could it be it fried the charger?

[@Greywolf74]

You could have demonstrated the IR reading function.

[@excellenceinanimation960]

Now I need to get adapters. This is starting to bug me consider the duel charger I just got is practically 200$

[@Hobby365]

With this charger in particular that irritated everyone having to buy adapters.

[@FalcoINC]

I have bought two of these s2100 Smart chargers and have been trying to charge one 6S spectrum battery and two 3S spectrum batteries and both chargers will not do anything. I plug everything in it doesn't even recognize the batteries in the channels I try and charge it gives me the warning to charge without the balance lead plugged in, which it is plugged in. try to charge anyway by clicking yes starts for half a second and then says abnormal battery connection. this happens on both chargers and with all batteries.

[@justbiang2884]

With the 5000 its not charging, i added the balance lead and it shows no sign of charging or voltage going into the battery.

[@dicurvinha]

Great video! I'm new to the hobby and just purchased carbon cub s2 and I love it. I bought few extra 3s 2200 liperior Batteries. I have a the spectrum smart charger that came with RTF package, after watching your video it made me realize I can't charge my new batteries using my current charger? This is what I have S120 USB-C Smart Charger 1x20W Any suggestions? Do I need to buy a new charger? Thank you

[@Hobby365]

Hi there. The only reason you would need a new charger is if you have a G2 battery. Its pretty easy to identify as it will have no balance lead coming from the battery. The basic s150 charger is only $35 and the newest versions will have a foil sticker on the box to indicate that it has been updated with the G2 software. If you find an old one there is an updater cable (SPMXCA100) that will update the software. unfortunately the cable doesn't work on your current charger.

[@darkmxhishot7475]

Thanks dude

[@Hobby365]

You are welcome. Glad it helped you out.

[@brsrc759]

I randomly ended up with one of these spectrum smart batteries but I don't have the smart charger. Can I charge it on a regular balance charger?

[@Hobby365]

If you have a gen 1 battery it will work on any charger. you can tell if you have a g1 very easily by checking if there is a balance cable on your battery. If there is no balance cable it wont work on any charger expect the Spektrum branded chargers.

[@billyjones589]

All these cables should be included with the charger just like the other manufacturers do, instead they nickel and dime you.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

I got another question for you I have a spektrum 3s 800mah 50c with a jst plug any idea on why it wont let me change the discharge time like on all my other batteries. I usually set them to 48 hours but this wont let me do that? any idea???

[@Hobby365]

I think you are asking about the auto discharge setting in the battery? That is because the JST plug doesn't support the functions of the micro chip that are in the "smart" batteries. If your batteries do not have that 3rd grey cable between your red and black wires then your battery doesn't support the auto discharge function.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

@@Hobby365 thank you i should of known that.

[@cue03]

Thanks for the vid. Do you happen to have a link to the cable you showed at @1:49 in the video? The multi connector to EC3 one. Thanks.

[@Hobby365]

That is a combination of the SPMXCA311 and a squid from almost any manufacture. plug the Spektrum adapter into the charger then the squid into the adapter

[@burlingtonfilms]

How do you get the split screen to show both charging ports at the same time? My S2100 only shows one at a time and I can't find any setting to change it in the system settings.

[@Hobby365]

Sadly there is no way to show the status of both ports at the same time.

[@davidmcneill3809]

I have this model but screens are different. Is it supposed to automatically balance the cells. I often have some max min between the cells as much as a .25 volts.

[@Hobby365]

It will only balance the cells if the balance lead if plugged in for the g1 batteries and will balance automatically with the g2 batteries. If your cell voltages are off after the charge is completed then you may have issues somewhere. Chargers will balance near the end of a charge so if it is still charging the be patient the charger will fix it. One thing to note that if the batteries are off by a lot, it make take the charger several cycles (one cycle meaning one charge and one discharge) to balance out a battery.

[@davidmcneill3809]

@@Hobby365 thanks. I have a spectrum G1’s and HRB’s. I can charge and balance them, but after a recharge they get out of balance again. Sometimes as much as .25 of volt.

[@rickstlouis3927]

can I charge 5000mAh 4s 14.8v with a S2100 charger

[@miltonsanceno6970]

I want to buy this charger, will this tell me when it’s done? Can it over change the battery?

[@Hobby365]

This charger will tell you when it is done with a green boarder. The only way the charger will incorrectly charge the battery is if you set the charger to the wrong setting.

[@Sammy10100]

Does this Charger stop automatically when battery is fully charged.

[@Hobby365]

Yes it does and it beeps until you unplug the battery as a reminder it is done.

[@nicholasgallington1417]

I have a smart technology 5000mAh 50C battery by spektrum for use with this spektrum s2100 charger. When i plug in my batteries, it will not detect the battery and will not charge. When i try to charge it, it says that there is no less detected even though it's plugged in properly.

[@Hobby365]

That sounds like you have lost cells in your battery pack. There are multiple checks the charger does before charging your battery. The one it is failing is the check that the voltage on the cells match what the chip in the battery is telling the charger what it is. If this is the case you would need to replace or warranty your batteries.

[@nicholasgallington1417]

@@Hobby365 thank you! They are only 6 months old.

[@Hobby365]

​@@nicholasgallington1417 Horizon is really good about warranties I think they will take care of you.

[@sandmasher]

I'm charging a 5000mah 100c 4s 14.8v what should I set my current to for the fastest but safe charging time?

[@Hobby365]

Hello there! I would recommend 1c charging. Take your 5000 mah and divide it by 1000 that will equal 5 amps. Then multiply your 5 amps by 1 to get a 5 amp charge rate. Note: Some batteries have a 2c or greater charge rate. That rating will be listed in your battery specs. If your battery has a 2c charge rate then multiply your 5 amps by 2c to get a 10 amp charge rate.

[@sandmasher]

@@Hobby365 cool cool thank you for the info

[@matt79hz]

Does it need a power supply ? Thanks.

[@Hobby365]

No external power supply needed. This charger comes A/C

[@vasyliystetsiuk6660]

Dear all Need help. After two months charging, everything was working perfectly. Today was doing same procedure, as soon as I press start charging, no reaction. Don’t know what to do. I have two batteries, same thing One more thing, when I turn on the smart changer on a screen blinking a battery 🪫 with a question mark ❓ Spectrum S2100 smart charger Battery 5000mAh 4s 14.8V 100c Please suggest maybe a hotline for consultation. Thank you

[@Hobby365]

Sounds like maybe you have battery issues. Do you have a volt meter you can check the battery voltage with. The batteries you have should not be under. 12 volts. if it is you have bad batteries.

[@isiahanderson3001]

Will it charge 2s lipo spektrum

[@Hobby365]

It sure will.

[@Macnificent78_]

How do you charge both batteries at the same time????

[@Hobby365]

press the 1 button and navigate the menus to start that charge. Then press the 2 button and repeat.

[@Macnificent78_]

@@Hobby365 thank you I just pick up my first Felony 6s and boy does it fly

[@Hobby365]

@@Macnificent78_ I'm always happy to help.

[@Genxpoppy]

I got the bundle and my charger don't have splitscreen and it's not blue!!

[@Hobby365]

You probably have the G2 batteries and charger. That one is a bit different but even easier.

[@Genxpoppy]

@@Hobby365 it says s2100 and the batteries don't say g2. It's all orange.

[@NoName-uv5pp]

Why does mine not charge

[@Hobby365]

Most of the time when the charger doesn't charge the batteries it is a problem with the batteries. You might try a voltage or lipo meter to verify that the cells are above 3 volts each. If they are below that threshold you have batteries that are not safe to charge.

[@RoopsPhoto]

@@Hobby365 can they be recovered if they drop below 3 volt?

[@Hobby365]

@@RoopsPhoto I would not recommend trying to recover batteries. My belief has always been: The deductible on my home owners insurance is far more expensive than the battery and if it catches on fire you cost your self way more money and generated way more stress for you and your family. There are videos on how to do that on KZbin if you really want to try it. I just wouldn't recommend it.

[@mickt4515]

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[@gregbloxom6915]

Junk stuff don’t work used twice and it quit already

[@Hobby365]

Sorry it stopped working. Horizon has pretty good warrantees if you wanted to go after one.