SkyRC IMAX b6 v2 60W , review and dismantle

[@marshal7102]

I got one of these a few weeks ago and it worked fine for balance charging. However, when I decided to do a storage for my lipos, with the correct settings for storage it still charged my batteries even when it was set to storage. I watched the voltage continue to rise as it was suppose to be reducing the cells to storage voltage. The only way i could store them was to put it in discharge mode. Remarkably, it stored the cells at the proper balance amount. Don't know if the menu selection is faulty but that is how ai got it to store. And all cells were at the same 3.4 volts per cell. PS. it was the same on all my batteries I have so it was not the batteries.

[@viocaia]

Maybe you should have your own settings and save them in memory, recall them later and you are sure it's done properly.

[@flatearthastronaut]

Hi Viorel, how do I wire the outputs of the iMAX B6 V2 to charge a Hubsan Drone's LiPo 4200mAh 11.4v 47.9Wh battery, since it has 3 cells and 4 wires? The IMAXacB6 has 3, 4, 5, & 6 outputs; but the iMAX B6v2 only has a 6 conductor plus (-) (as well as the + and - output). I can't seem to find any videos or manual diagrams on what the balanced outputs would wire to on the Hubsans' red, white, white, black wired cable.

[@viocaia]

3 cells means 3S, there should be two big main wires for plus and minus, that's all you for charging without balancing.Do that for beginning, eventually plug the auxiliary 4 pins (white?) connector without the main big ones! and go to IR menu until you have 3 resistances on display..that should be the position for balance charging

[@viocaia]

Please help me with subscribe! thanks!

[@uA_1905_hY]

Hello, so with the internal resistance meter, why not measuring with the wires?

[@viocaia]

What do you mean? Like a regular multimeter or so?

[@Malanec35]

hello, please tell me where the cyclic charge-discharge function is?

[@viocaia]

Check the NiMh menu at page 19! .cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/c/d/8/1/5/16793-SkyRC_IMAX_B6_V2_Balance_Charger_-_Discharger_Instruction_Manual_EN_V1.0.pdf

[@Malanec35]

@@viocaia oh it's only for NiMH/NiCd Can I use NiMH cycle charge-discharge mode for Li-Io battery? I will only turn on 3s so that the voltage is 3.6V

[@viocaia]

@@Malanec35 This model is working only with MiMh..for Li-ion I found Charsoon Antimatter 10A much better and reliable..

[@Sandokans]

Bună, am găsit imax b6 mini.. Ce diferența este între b6v2?! Sau evo? Care este mai bun. M-am abonat la canalul tău.. Ms

[@viocaia]

Sincer, nu mai stiu exact..cred ca ma tutoriale despre ele, unele pot fi folosite ca si sursa de laborator, altele pot actiona si motoare PWM sau foam cutters. Personal am renuntat la Imax, nu au in menu pt lithium acel test cycling, incarcari/descarcari, foarte util pentru determinarea starii de sanatate a bateriilor. Folosesc Charsoon Antimatter 250W, mi se pare mai complet pentru ce am nevoie. Honestly, I don't know exactly.. I think there are tutorials about them, some can be used as a laboratory source, others can actuate PWM motors or foam cutters. Personally, I gave up on Imax, they don't have that cycling test, charging/discharging, very useful for determining the health of the batteries. I use Charsoon Antimatter 250W, it seems more complete for what I need.

[@raghupeethambaran]

Thanks. this was informative. A quick question. If I use a BMS in a battery pack, do I still need a balance charger such as iMax B6 to charge it?

[@viocaia]

Yes..BMS is only checking for the admitted voltages up and down..keep on the safe margins and some models doing balancing too..The charger is a need because Li batteries must to be charged in a very proper way..

[@ibringthelastwords1358]

So this is sctually b6 mini rebranding as b6 v2? The sizes looks similar

[@viocaia]

the body yes, but different boards and basically the same menu..I don't have lite so I can't say.I found Charsoon Antimatter 250W much better..

[@harryboyer8858]

Very clear. Thank you.

[@viocaia]

You are welcome!

[@oliviuplaisanu4026]

Care este exact tipul mufei de intrare al adaptorului de retea(5,5x2,5mm sau 5,5x2,1mm)?

[@viocaia]

Parca 5,5x2,5 si XT60

[@oliviuplaisanu4026]

Multumesc!! Dar sigur este 2,5? Imi poti spune sigur(inca nu am cumparat aparatul si nici adaptorul)?

[@viocaia]

@@oliviuplaisanu4026 masurat cu sublerul! interiorul zic...pinul tata e foarte gros

[@viplavtripathi2461]

How can i calibrate this

[@viocaia]

Be sure you have an original.Clones can't.

[@Sandokans]

Salut de unde pot lua din România imax b6v2 original?

[@viocaia]

Incercati aici www.autorc.ro/incarcatoare-acumulatori/3462-incarcator-imax-b6-mini-6a.html

[@Sandokans]

@@viocaia Am încercat dar e fără stok acolo. Am mai găsit și prin alte părți dar e ciudat ca e cam mic prețul pe vexio și melarox..

[@viocaia]

@@Sandokans NU riscati..mai bine la ei ..direct..www.skyrc.com/Charger/iMax/b6v2

[@Sandokans]

@@viocaia Ms..

[@lezgedidonn5049]

Hi, this does not come with it's own adapter, right? What adapter can I purchase for it?

[@viocaia]

You may use any adaptor from 12V to max 18V DC, at minim 5A.

[@crominion6045]

@@viocaia Excellent. I have one on order and was wondering the same thing about the power supply. Thank you.

[@viocaia]

@@crominion6045 Glad to help!

[@MrDexi87]

How to upgrade firmware ? where is micro usb port on this device ?

[@viocaia]

there is no port..only connections on the board for data

[@MrDexi87]

@@viocaia So no fw upgrade , new features ? hm , downgrade..

[@viocaia]

See the end of the video 18:27 photo, there are the connections for data..clock,..and so.Any firmware should be done by those ports, I can't tell you more , I never tried that..but there is plenty of info about it, not sure if for this particular model is any firmware like Cheali...

[@MrDexi87]

Hm look this kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnXVnmeqgJVpnc0 , there is new model b6evo www.skyrc.com/Charger?product_id=267 maybe we can port firmware in future from evo to v2 :)

[@viocaia]

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[@raithtarrant2046]

What is that adapter called and where did you buy it from?

[@raithtarrant2046]

I just bought skyrc b6 evo charger 6A/60w 12VDC but it doesn't come with the adapter unfortunately, any ideas which one I should get?

[@viocaia]

That's a Toshiba power supply, came from scrap , probably from a TV set..15V 5A..but I suggest you any Aliexpress LED power supply , 12V 10Amps is good..check my videos about ..I reviewed one

[@raithtarrant2046]

@@viocaia I see, could you link me one from amazon maybe that you know is the best option? I'm not really sure about what suits and if it is compatible

[@viocaia]

@@raithtarrant2046 Any power supply from 12v to max 18 will do the job..it can be a cheap for DIY projects (you have to do the wiring) or something like this..www.amazon.de/-/en/SHNITPWR-Converter-Transformer-Surveillance-Computer/dp/B08XWJFGFB/ref=sr_1_61?crid=CPEB1RKPDD2K&keywords=led+netzteil&qid=1654592056&sprefix=led+power+supply%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-61

[@raithtarrant2046]

@@viocaia I see, will that charger fit in my socket? The kind I have on my wall socket is 3 but that cables connector has two at the end. It doesn't have that European standard type or it'll fit?

[@zhagorazy4628]

Can you try using it via the xt connector input near DC?

[@viocaia]

I did it, it's working-I've been using a 3S lipo pack, but it can be use like a regular DC in, not more then 19V

[@zhagorazy4628]

@@viocaia On my imax b6 v2, I don't know why xt input can't be used. 😔

[@viocaia]

Hey! Just give me a hand and subscribe ! Thanks!

[@solaiganesh3071]

19v 3.41 amps laptop cahrger can be used to power this charger?or i have to buy separate adapter for this one?

[@Theogus45]

Can it ve used to charge 2.7v super capacitor ?

[@viocaia]

I don't think so..it's for NIMh, NiCd, Li-ion and Li-po...there is no menu for charging to 2.7V...maybe like a NiMh cell..goes up to 3V..but I don't recommend

[@Theogus45]

Does it have the qualit DC to DC converter?

[@Theogus45]

Yeah i saw it it has DC to DC... Which one should i buy ? IMAX B6 mini or IMAX B6 V2 ?

[@viocaia]

@@Theogus45 V2, it's normal size, better cooling...somehow

[@Theogus45]

@@viocaia so Im going to buy imax B6 V2...but i suppose it does not have cooling fan

[@007phs]

Thanks for info,I like the charger, I use the charger for lipo battery's 450 Drone

[@viocaia]

Good choice!

[@viocaia]

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[@Michel-Artois]

New model?...Well...without Usb port for charging or changing the firmware if necessary......without fan for the critical discharging programm, which can be dangerous for the charger if too many amps are selected , even with the protection (for me 0,5A discharge power is the maximum to avoid heat and Pbs in the charger). Be careful when discharging multi-cells batteries. The IMAX B6 Mini seems for me much safer and a better choice with its USB port and the fan included.

[@viocaia]

Agree! It's long time gone! I found Charsoon 250W to be the best charger I ever had...

[@Michel-Artois]

@@viocaia Good choice!! I must say a lot of people are afraid with a possible equilibration Pb with their batteries. With my own experience, if the battery is built with good cells with the same charging values from the beginning, I don't always use the balance programm but the fast-charge , and I never have any equilibration problem. With Lifepo4 it's really not necessary all the time . I build my own batteries and I always pay attention to the good quality and equilibration of each cell before assembling. The only problem is a suddenly faulty cell , in particular with batteries built with old cells , but even a very good charger cannot protect against this problem. So the IMAX is not the best , but finally secure... My first attention for a charger is the possible choice of the terminal voltage : I always charge at 4,15V/ 4,18V per cell maxi and not 4,20V : I loose a very little capacity, but I preserve better the batterylife. It's possible with the IMAX in the charge memory programm : here we can choose the terminal voltage (4,18v mini) and it's respected. Second point : I never choose the maximal possible charge amperage , for the same reason. I wish you much pleasure with the Charsoon!!

[@viocaia]

@@Michel-Artois Thanks for tips!

[@AdrianPanciu]

Can you please post a video with calibration?

[@viocaia]

Hey !I'm sorry I don't have it anymore...but it's working very nice with calibration, also you can check the Internal resistance very easy and accurate

[@AdrianPanciu]

@@viocaia Can you please tell me how to calibrate it? The old way DEC + Enter is not working.

[@viocaia]

@@AdrianPanciu sorry for this late answer, I really don't know about calibrating this piece of garbage! I fried it and I will never buy anything from SKyRC, even with original label and all the ''genuine'' bullshit! Scammers!

[@automoto95]

I found solution how to calibrate IMAX b6 V2 just plug power and plug 6s battery and plug balacer go to menu tools>battery meter and hold only enter button for 6 seconds and it should display the callibration menu but the battery should be charget to 4.1v on the cells and it work only on 6s battry Lion or lipol and it doest need any fw update only 6s battery is required;)

[@AdrianPanciu]

@@automoto95 great! I will check it tomorrow.

[@mr.j9232]

This is all i need

[@viocaia]

It's up on date, accurate and reliable, there was a single flow, about charge/discharge cycles on classic NiMh and NiCd elements..when you need to revive them, there is no statistics about cycles..but a very good one for modern needs.

[@viocaia]

Please give me a hand and subscribe!

[@rodrigoroa17]

I was waiting to see the ARM® Cortex®-M3 32 bits

[@viocaia]

it's under display, you have to cut the connections to reach that, so I prefer not to do it, maybe someday soon!

[@viocaia]

Hey there! There was no ARM Cortex...It was just a clone ..I'm happy I could fried it!! ;-)

[@ujiantest3123]

can it charge 6s lipo ?

[@viocaia]

Yes it can..

[@unkertech]

Maybe I got a lemon. I tried charging 18650 battery and immediately it show DONE. Tried discharging, immediately show DONE.

[@viocaia]

For sure! There are a lot of fakes! Send it back with f'' wishes.

[@viocaia]

Have check the code behind with SkyRc? Mine was genuine, but still a function missing, the one for cycling NiMh cells..

[@unkertech]

@@viocaia I have checked the QR code behind and it is genuine. I tried charging a Prius cell which is NiMh. The voltage was 6.12v and when I charge, immediate the voltage is showing 8.2v. I use voltmeter and check found the unit is outputing 8.2v but the battery is at 7.35v. Strange.

[@viocaia]

@@unkertech there is something wrong with charger..send it back.I found HTRC B6V2the best so far..as you can see here kzbin.info/www/bejne/opvIpJSIrMuFr6c

[@unkertech]

@@viocaia unfortunately I cannot send it back anymore. It is a done deal. If this thing cannot be fixed, I will have to get another one. Thanks for recommending the HTRC. I will get that then.

[@MrDexi87]

Nice video :)

[@viocaia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-cr2sh9ky8z]

Buy this version because it just says our name on it. Our competition makes a fake one and its basically the same. Remember to buy it because it has our name. 😆

[@viocaia]

Absolutely right! I had tens of chargers, same parts , same schematic.

[@viocaia]

For now I have a Chargeson Antimatter 10Amps, by far the best I ever used..and I had tens of different branded IMAX B6 or HTRC..SKYRC so on..this one is a Icharger clone, very well done and cheap..like 45USD..check my videos about it.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

The fake ones generally aren't as good, they're inherently less accurate, and more prone to problems including overcharging which is far from ideal. They can also be missing parts & safety features in comparison to the originals, eg: missing fuses. 'Fake' ones that are sold under known brand names at a similar price, are generally made by SkyRC and relabelled, so those aren't fake.

[@viocaia]

@@DoubleMonoLR I found this..way better..kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4mooJageNGKerc

[@vivekrana926]

Can it charge 6s with balance charging?

[@viocaia]

Yes it does

[@abipaily228]

can it be used with 12 volt 2 amp adapter ?

[@viocaia]

Of course

[@abipaily228]

@@viocaia OK, i had this doubt because all the videos I saw show 12 V, 5 amp charger for this . So If I set the charging current to less than 2 amp, I should be good to use 12 volt, 2 amp adapter ? It would just take longer for bigger batteries i guess.

[@viocaia]

@@abipaily228 of course..if you deliver 2Ah, there will be the limit..but it' working ok

[@abipaily228]

@@viocaia Yeah, i emailed skyrc suppoer and they said the same thing, as long as i am charging at lower than 1 amp i can use 2 amp charger. maybe 1 amp is needed for the charger to operate itself. thanks for the help :)

[@abipaily228]

I saw one of your comments below where you called skyrc piece of junk did your your charger stopped working?