HOTA F6 4 Channel LiPo Battery Charger • AND: My new "Go Bag"

[@Gbrmkrs]

This video giving you all the details and info about the charger and nothing is missing on each settings on the charger which is amazing that helps lots of beginners like me and getting into the hobby and not but not least I’m about to buy the charger thank you Mr

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video.

[@iCatch]

I have been using F6 for almost a year, very satisfied

[@RCVideoReviews]

Good to know. Thanks for the field report.

[@mark78063]

extensions ordered. Thanks for finding John.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. I actually just ordered a couple more for myself.

[@tobiasjarpner1036]

I've been looking on this charger for a short while and your video has made the decision for me, I'm getting one. I have realized the hassle with parallel charging and having the same voltages every time is just not for me. With this one combined with my ISDT P10 I can charge six 6S 5Ah at 2C, making perfect use of my 24V/1500W power supply. After this, getting the same setup with 2 x 12V LiFePO4 100Ah that you have, is next for mobile charging and autonomy at the field. Great video!

[@RCVideoReviews]

That mobile charging setup is one of the best things I've come up with in RC. I would immediately replace that system if I had to. I'm not usually one for multi-channel chargers, but I have to give it to them on this one--it's compact, easy to navigate and powerful. I'll be curious to see how it does over the long run. Sounds like you have a pretty good setup ready to go when you add this charger.

[@Fumes74]

@@RCVideoReviews I've had my first one almost 3 years now (feb 2021) and the only thing that's physically wrong with it is the darn stand and one of the fans is a bit noisy. The second one arrived this spring. I noticed that the newer one was much more repsonsive in the menus, otherwise totally the same. Nice allround charger for sure.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@iTsYaBoiii]

Does Hota F6 have charge/discharge cycling functionality?

[@baxbanni2226]

Thanks for showing. I think the device is worth it. 😊😊

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome.

[@dalegregory3019]

John, I see the max volts listed, but not the max input amp listed in the specs.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's right on the graphic in the video. 2nd row down, left side. 15a.

[@dalegregory3019]

I’m pretty sure that is the charging amps per channel (output).

[@RCVideoReviews]

250watts max per channel, 15a max output. The load comes from the output. If the device supports 15a per channel, then you can do 60a total in.

[@dalegregory3019]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@minthos4045]

mine just burnt out on its own while charging . Does hota actually help with warranty ?

[@supercrypta3521]

Hi John! Can we charge simultaneously 4S with 6S battery with this charger?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes. Each channel operates independently. Any voltage, any current.

[@rc_dirk]

What size is the DC input? Xt60 or 90?

[@annespacedroid]

Looks like xt60

[@ODIRFPV]

Do you recommend me? I see it is practice in the diferents baterys

[@RCVideoReviews]

Out of the box it appears to be effective. I do like to see how these devices perform over time. I would say it meets its specifications though.

[@ForSure871]

How accurate does it charge and balance? My ISDT‘s does sometimes charge some cells to 4.205v

[@RCVideoReviews]

6s charge measured with 87V: 4.199 4.200 4.201 4.200 4.200 4.200 I'd say that's more than accurate enough. Don't forget to calibrate. Good question.

[@ForSure871]

@@RCVideoReviewsYes indeed, it looks good. Thank you

[@owen8538]

So can it charge 2 separately at 22amp each

[@annespacedroid]

You mean in bridge mode?. 2 x batteries @ 22a total output.

[@ProjectMayhemRC]

I have a question about the battery’s you use to power the charger. Do you need to run two LiFePO batteries in series for 24v or will one 12v work? Would like to see the vid on turning your car into a charger I’m interested

[@eartag794]

Yep, balance lead extensions are sold out, grrrrr. Nuts!

[@RCVideoReviews]

I went and bought 2 more sets right after this video. I saw them running out fast. Gotta jump on these things.

[@RCVideoReviews]

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[@Fumes74]

-On the newer firmwares, if you start one job and then insert batteries in the ports it will autostart charging with previous settings. I believe you can turn that setting off. But i think it's pretty handy.- Edit: I remebered this one wrong.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Hmmm, I did check their site for firmware. I'll have to give this a shot. That could be useful.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Ok, that's called continuous charge, and I mentioned it in the video. I thought your reference was to setting parameters on one port and having them activated upon connection to another. That is not a feature of this charger. Continuous charging is.

[@Fumes74]

@@RCVideoReviews My bad, you are 100% right. I missed it in your video and I rembered it wrong. I thought it copied the settings from previous ports but it doesn't.

[@annespacedroid]

Does anyone know the balance charge rate?. The manual states "1000ma x 4", so is that 1a shared across all cells on a single port?. A 6s will get 166ma per cell, if that's the case.

[@HuevosAzules]

Is discharging that important to a lot of people? What is the purpose? I flew for years, took a decade break and am now flying again. Ive never discharged, just charged and used the battery

[@RCVideoReviews]

You've never charged a battery and wound up not flying with it? Ever? I have.

[@HuevosAzules]

@@RCVideoReviews all the time, and never had issues. I always check the cell voltage to make sure there isn't a gap in-between cells. And if I don't use the battery then, I will in a day or two

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's pretty widely agreed upon to not store batteries at peak. The hint is in the voltage level of a battery you receive from manufacturers...usually from 3.75-3.85v/c. I *never* leave batteries at peak for more than a few hours. But---your money, your hobby. Do your thing.

[@HuevosAzules]

@@RCVideoReviews I understand storing batteries at peak is not a great idea, but my idea of storing isn't a few days and more putting them away for the winter.

[@HuevosAzules]

@@RCVideoReviews I definitely stand corrected. Sorry I questioned anything. Did a bit of research and found everybody says the same. I guess in the past 10-15 years things have kinda changed a bit. At my local field not a soul talked about discharging. Just about safety while charging. I just ordered a nice discharger so I'm not killing my lipos or family. Thanks for the tip

[@itzjoeylo4501]

Can you please help me with a power supply to plug into a 110v wall outlet, it didn’t come with one. I bought it to charge four batteries at once from my ECOFlow River Pro 2 at the field. I ordered the toolkit power supply off Amazon, hopefully 🤞 it works. Any advice?

[@RCVideoReviews]

amzn.to/3t2Af9P 25a 600w. I use this in my field box. It's a solid option for 2 iCharger X6s.

[@R.B_B]

One bery important feature all lipo chargers need to have for safety was forget. A temp sensor for the lipos. My old Imax and Hyperions al have tenp sensor and I still using what the temp sensor straps that still works. By the way it's same my room/house from fire 4 times. The charger shut down when the lipo start to warm a lot. I really don't know why the new chargers manufacturers don't use this feature.

[@RCVideoReviews]

We're going to have to agree to disagree. I don't think a temperature sensor is remotely necessary.

[@MrDLRu]

Everyone talks about safety with these Lipo batteries, yet that balance extension cable has the wrong wire coloring. There is only one NEGATIVE wire and the rest are POSITIVE...That incorrect color coding got me into trouble when I first started balance board charging.

[@SRH1991]

Can somebody please link me the power cord info for this Hota F6 quad channel charger. I am just trying to power up my battery so I can begin my FPV adventure :( thank you anyone.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Hota F6 is DC only. You supply your own power cord or a direct battery input. You can make your own with XT60 connectors and silicon wire.

[@SRH1991]

@RCVideoReviews Thank you very much. Although I did find them. I just bought the $20 power cord that has the Xt60 connector. I am just getting into this and I am excited to tryout my Insta360 Ace Pro on my Chimera7 V2 Pro.

[@dirkharvey]

Ch1 & ch2 went out on mine after only 5 months of usage. Extremely disappointed ☹️

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, that's a bummer. FWIW mine is still going strong and I hit it pretty hard when I use it. Usually it's getting my 6s5k dual packs for 12s setups. Or 6s4-5k single plane setups.

[@minthos4045]

Sync Charge actualy do not work in AC mode. You have to have a DC power supply to use Sync Charge. Learned the hard way and after spending 100s dollar because they din't disclose this in the spec.

[@yakX54]

Ha ha had one for years did know it did all that lol

[@RCVideoReviews]

I ran an external discharge too. Will be showing that on the PilotJam tomorrow. Seems like a very competent device.

[@yakX54]

and di like an print that stand as well @@RCVideoReviews

[@binauchich]

I got the F6+ it came with nothing only a power cable. The display is very dark. The manual is a pain in the ass. It start always with chanel 1 even only in chanel 3 is a batterie. Never would suggest it.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Too bad. I love my F6. Use it almost every weekend. It's been a real trooper.