Ovonic X1 Dual Channel Charger - Firmwear Update Directions (The Manual Sucks)

[@infocusaerialmedia8041]

To check the current firmware version on you X1 charger press and hold the Enter/Settings button. The settings menu will open. Scroll down to the System Info menu and sellect it by pressing the Enter/Settings button. There will be 3 information lines Hw-- Hardware version Fw-- Firmware version Sn-- Charger serial number Before upgrading check the firmware version on the charger and the firmware version on the software. V1.0.X. 1. Open the software upgrade package on your PC 2. Plug the USB cable into the charger 3. While holding down the CH/BACK button on the charger and apply power 4. Release the CH/Back button once you hear beeping 5. Plug the other end of the USB cable that is plugged into the charger into you PC 6. Select the Green Upgrade button on the firmware upgrade app running on your PC. 7. Wait for the upgrade to complete. Than check the firmware version on your charger again.

[@jennatalia4492]

The first video I clicked on was of no help and really showed nothing useful. Thank you so much for putting this video together - it saved me a lot of time and aggravation.

[@BriansRCStuff]

Thank you!

[@DonLonghorn]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much. I got no responses from Ovonic on this and was lost until I saw your video. I too had an issue with the file not getting unzipped!

[@BriansRCStuff]

Glad I was able to help!

[@JackMehoff-b1m]

Perfect! Thank you!!! Ovonic's customer service has been lacking from my experience.

[@BriansRCStuff]

Thank you! I don’t know what their issue is but it is frustrating.

[@devkrueger]

many many many thanks I was looking for this for along time and I just gave it up. Today I tried my luck and now I found your Video! Thank You!!!

[@BriansRCStuff]

I am glad it was helpful and thank you for letting me know!

[@KSmith-ow8ow]

Thank you - saved me some time!

[@BriansRCStuff]

Happy to help! I couldn’t find any good videos on the subject so I figured I should make one!

[@derlemming4111]

thank you so much!

[@BriansRCStuff]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I don’t own a computer so I guess I’ll stick to the original program lol. Side note I do love this charger

[@BriansRCStuff]

😆I am glad your like yours. I really enjoy it too (thought my new Gens Ace one is even better!).

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

@@BriansRCStuff the gens ace looked easier to use from the start

[@D430-x4n]

The link keeps saying it can’t download because it’s infected with a virus.

[@BriansRCStuff]

Thanks for letting me know. I will update the link to their main page for the charger in case the file has been updated. I got the same message. www.ampow.com/products/ovonic-x1-smart-lipo-battery-charger?variant=43439764799732

[@D430-x4n]

@@BriansRCStuffthanks. I got the update to work, but the issue I’m having is after charging a pair of batteries, it won’t let me return to channel A. It shows the info, but skips straight to channel B if I try another battery on A. I tried for a return with Amazon and they sent a second one and it does the same thing, even after the update.

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@D430-x4n that is crazy! Sorry you were having issues. Mine has worked flawlessly. Very odd.

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@D430-x4n what happens when you turn it off then back on?

[@D430-x4n]

@@BriansRCStuffif I unplug it and let it power down and plug it back in, I can use channels A and B for one charge. When it’s done, and I plug another battery in A, it’ll read the voltage, but when I hit the channel button, it goes straight to B. Filed a warranty with Amazon and the new charger does exactly the same thing, so I assumed the update would fix it. No change after the update now.

[@taylor22222222]

Sadly, links aren't working

[@BriansRCStuff]

Sorry, their customer service has sucked recently.... let me see if I can find it or get it.

[@BriansRCStuff]

Try this one: drive.google.com/file/d/1IOwJGpVE1Bt-UeTUcmtnbr10ocLFKNOp/view?usp=sharing

[@taylor22222222]

@@BriansRCStuff Oh dang that was quick, thank you! Link opened and downloaded just fine. Currenty actually installing the update, I can't believe it...been a tough time getting this thing updated lol. Much appreciated!

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@taylor22222222 glad the video I made helped! I was really frustrated too! You like the charger? I have been happy with it other that the crappy customer service and poor directions. In fairness, my Gens Ace charger which has the same operating system and a few more options and a little more lower has equally worthless directions! 😂

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@taylor22222222 and thanks for the word that means different things beside a foot long sandwich (I swear if I write it KZbin sometimes deleted it from my total but thank you)! I made this video after they guy that has the other one was a real jerk : being ridiculous saying a made fake reviews (like the one I made on the X1 charger) and when I saw how useless his video on upgrading the firmware was… I figured I would make one that was actually useful.😊