LiPo Battery Tester (Cell Checking) | Quick Tip | Motion RC

In this Quick Tip we quickly go over why everyone should have a battery tester or cell checker in their hobby shops and field boxes. Not only can they help you never to fly an uncharged battery, but they can also help you determine if a cell has gone bad or out of balance within your LiPo. Links below:
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[@davidsnyder238]

I happen to have both the GT Power tester's and find they are excellent. In simplest terms for checking the battery they are great, for a closer balance or more accurate reading or even as a back up discharger these checkers are awesome.

[@victorrcjets7660]

Happy holidays everyone!

[@DadsRCHangar]

Another great tip, what new pilots need 👍🏻.

[@butchohare8951]

You guys should consider doing a CG balancing tip for beginners. I know it’s pretty fundamental and simple but for beginners it may be the difference between a destroyed plane or a great flight.

[@MotionRC]

Great idea butch. It's on the list now!

[@CUFBOOMER]

Great video how 1 on the meter that helps determine propeller size and to use it. Thanks James

[@airhammer6203]

Store it, Charge it, Check it!! Not nessesssarily in that order but hey.....🤓👍 Thanks James. AirHammer out!!

[@txkflier]

You left out internal resistance which will give you an indication of the health of a Lipo battery. If you’re flying EDF’s, you need a charger or battery tester that will measure the internal resistance of each cell..

[@MotionRC]

good call, we can make a separate video just on that alone for sure

[@garygullikson6349]

I want to believe in battery testers, but how can we estimate how many minutes flying time remain by simply checking voltage/calculated percentage remaining, on the ground, without the load of the running motor/prop/ESC, and servos in flight ?

[@scottbrodie3071]

Can you use this style battery monitor while battery is still connected to model via xt60 power off on model and connect to balance cable to checker? So I don’t have to pull battery out to check.

[@MotionRC]

yes

[@darkofc]

👍😊

[@shoodheshoodhe7903]

To check my battery is fully charged I use voltmeter is that OK instead of using lobo tester

[@robertwren2289]

Two other comments, and yet no one liked it. go figure. ,