I want to congratulate the "Camera Crew" that kitchen is so organized and clean. Hat's Off to you!!!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
She say, thanks!
@cr169designs44 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brian. Waiting on this to arrive. Got a kid headed off to college in a couple months so I’m gonna have to slowly upgrade all my batteries but I couldn’t resist the checker.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
totally! the checker is the MUST have ;)
@willdirickson96583 жыл бұрын
After seeing your video I went and purchased the Spektrum Battery Checker/Charger. It is a fabulous tool for any RC genre. Thanks Brian
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! They have been AWESOME! I had my old trusty balance chargers for years, and these have taken my heart - and the packs are so much better! I think I've had ONE of all the SMART packs even display minimal puffing, and I was VERY, VERY mean to that one - LOL!
@ralphfrasier20794 жыл бұрын
Had mine for a couple of months and no issues. Never had to re-boot.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if I got the screen we when I was pulling off the protective cover for the video, and trying to reapply it. I never had that happen either...usually we're under the gun to get filming done, since we have 4 kids waiting :)
@Bellairvideo4 жыл бұрын
Love them Brian. I now have the S2100, smart checker & 1x 4s 2200 1x 3s 2200, 2x 3200 6s all 30’s The only thing I did not like was that you need an expensive (A$29) EC3 to EC5 adapter for the smart features when charging the EC5 to the S2100. I do have the standard adapters but not the smart one ( cable) and no stock in Australia. I ordered one with the cheapest postage available to here from a us hobby shop
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Have you considered making one? I bet you could ;)
@boosieboo4974 жыл бұрын
I can see this being helpful. I’m not super experienced in the RC planes and heli’s but just got into it. Testing servos could be helpful when building a kit. Also like your vids be youlook just like my best friends dad. Haha
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping in!!!
@papapsadventures61193 жыл бұрын
So I just got one of these today to use on the 2200 3s battery for my AeroScout. The print in the manual they supply is so friggin small I can't read it. So I came to your video for instruction on how to use it.
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad we could be of some assistance!
@wrxs17813 жыл бұрын
Good video Brian, I am very new to this hobby but trying to gain knowledge through videos such as yours, and also you need to give camera crew a well done girl.
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Will do! She's great, and glad you're getting up to speed!!! Glad you're here with us!
@nelsonpereira84503 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for your video and info on spectrum batteries and chargers If ok to ask since there smart ,and that's awesome cause I'm new to the hobby now and qorries about lipos lol .so this will help .but do you know if they actually stop at the lowest voltage as well ? Or should we still have a buzzer that goes off to let us know there at thereoqest voltage ? Sorry hope that makes sense
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
If you're DISCHARGING on the Charger (Which You CAN do...) there would be an alarm when they reach the "Storage Voltage". I THINK that's what you were asking. If not, please ask again and I'll try to help you out!
@rcpete70553 жыл бұрын
I've just got the smart checker so I can do the storage charge on my 1 smart battery because it would not go to auto storage it stayed at 4.0 for months while I was waiting for it to auto discharge? Can the smart checker charge with a power supply?
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
No, i'is used to SET the auto-Discharge time frame (240 hours max), or turn it to OFF. I believe you can also BALANCE the cells...but the SMART packs already "auto-Balance" even when you're flying!!! that's one of the most AWESOME features of the SMART tech.
@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.10374 жыл бұрын
Great video Brian, I think you left out one thing, I just bought the battery testers and on the tester you can actually balance out your batteries with it I didn’t really think you brought it up in the video. Plus I’m still trying to figure out how to test my small batteries for my super cub 2 S I thinking I’m going out to make up some kind of an adapter for it. Keep up the great videos you and Camera crew. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
You don't have to balance your SMART pack...they always balance ;) That being said, if you have old, non-SMART packs, I suspect that would be a nice feature!
@charliemarchiony79144 жыл бұрын
I have the S1200 and a couple smart packs. It’s good for field charging, I only fly 3s and 4s, and you can use it to program self-discharge
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@thercf16guy353 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian! Thanks to you I bought a trainer plane to learn on until im really confident, and then i ordered the 1.2m eflite p51 for later as a second or maybe third plane. I also got the DX8e transmitter bc itll handle my dream plane and everything else between. Ill probably get the 2100 charger but i had a question. Do the smart batteries self discharge to storage voltage or do you need to manually do that yourself? Thanks!
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
YES, which is very nice. With the charger, you can set the time it takes to auto-discharge or if you want them to NOT auto discharge. Good luck Matthew!
@flightlessboid4 жыл бұрын
I've just begun to build a collection of Spektrum Smart batteries and charger and wanted to do this correctly. Hope this is an appropriate video to drop this question: what is your opinion on LiPo bags? Like you, I do all my charging on the kitchen granite counters.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I think they're a total waste of time, BUT you can make up your own mind. My feelings are, if it's gonna burn, I'm gonna get a warning, but I might be wrong. If my lipos go up, it's gonna be a bad day. I'm not going to live in fear, but I'm also not going to do thing that I KNOW are dangerous. Some get REAL serious about lipo safety, then they fling around their batteries by the lead to throw them in and out of bags and all that screwing around isn't easy on the lipos either. Just my 2 cents...
@flightlessboid4 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC - thanks, just trying to get the lay of the land. Sounds like the usual, a little common sense goes a long way.
@ianmallett78UK4 жыл бұрын
Have you done any video's on updating the chargers yet. Shore read somewhere that they can be updated.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing the update soon. We may have just got the cable in the mail today. Not sure if the video will be super lame, or not, but we'll plan to share the experience.
@andrewwing48904 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content sir. Always informative and useful - and entertaining. I just received my Carbon Cub S2 and I'm super excited. I do believe I clicked one of your links when I purchased. I just ordered this XBC100 and another battery. Just one newbie question. Should we run the battery all the way down before plugging back in to the charger? I only have the little USB charger that came with the kit.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
No, run it down to 3.3 VDC (per cell) or if you want to be real nice to your packs, 3.6 VDC (Per cell). This will help keep the chemistry in the packs good.
@carriewhitman45354 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos explaining the D/R and expo settings? I need to how they work and for each! I can’t get it figured out
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I have lots of videos where I talk about dual rates and expo. I usually cover this in my radio setup part of my "Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, and Maiden Flights" Videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2ann4p7rqZ-ers
@jasoncutajar55754 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, thanks for all the great videos of this amazing hobby! Do you fly with lipo voltage checkers? If so what do you recommend setting the voltage alarm at for 3s batteries?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I used to all the time, but lately I've been using receivers with some level of telemetry, so I can keep an eye on the flight pack voltage. If you were to use one, I'd set the warning for 3.6VDC on a prop plane, and respect the warning, and maybe 3.8VDC on an EDF jet, since they seem to drop the voltage way quicker at the end.
@jasoncutajar55754 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Perfect thanks. Will look to get that capability with my next radio and plane. Cheers.
@rogerhartzell54410 ай бұрын
What adapters are you using to extend the battery? Not sure what to order. I know it requires a EC3 is the other end EC5.?
@6AFilmsInc4 жыл бұрын
Looking pretty smart there.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I hope you think that in a couple years. I think that will really tell the tale, if they hold up ;)
@flyingchickenrc16534 жыл бұрын
Handy little unit going to get one .Great video Brian 👍
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and I didn't want to admit it, but I tried to clean the glass on my checker, and I think I got the touch screen a bit wet, right before filming, so of course the touchscreen was acting up a bit...now she's back to 100%.
@barthutchison42074 жыл бұрын
Love my s1500 dc charger. I'm powering it with 2 xbox 360 power supplies in series. 24v at 400 watts total. I'm charging 5200 100c packs in 20 minutes at 10.4 amps. This charger is good to 20 amps so possibly parallel charging 2 packs if you're into that.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
That's speedy!!! I've been very happy with all the things these SMART items do, especially the lipo cell tester!!!
@rhshel2 жыл бұрын
why the stock battery doesn't come with a balance lead. The DX18 battery can't be charged outside the TX. And the charger that came with the TX puts out 14Volts DC for a 7.4 volt battery which over charges the stock battery. Any upgrade battery which fits this TX that has a balance lead?
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
The "charger" (AC ADAPTER, right????) that came with the Tx puts out what it puts out, since there's probably a voltage divider circuit inside. If you're concerned, plug a DMM into the leads on the battery plug (in the back of the Tx) and plug in the AC Adapter to the Tx - check it out ;)
@we4fm1752 жыл бұрын
Will the XBC100 Smart LiPo Battery Checker show voltage on 1s lipos? Specs show it will work on 1s but also say input voltage starts at 5v.
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
Maybe they mean it'll work on single cell of another battery chemistry?
@we4fm1752 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC that could be Brian. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for reply. It's most apprciated!
@we4fm1752 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Brian you got me to thinking with your first answer. In the field with a bunch of 1s batteries would you know of a pocket voltage checker that would work on 1s? It would keep me from grabbing an uncharged battery.
@we4fm1752 жыл бұрын
I have a bunch of the E-flite 7.4V 280mAH batteries and the EFLA700UM Charge and Balance Adapter. What is the correct way to hook this up to the XBC100! In other words, do I just hook up the balance lead off the EFLA700UM or do I need to get an adapter for the EFLA700UM xt60 female connection to the XBC100 IC3 connection and hook it up also? Thank you
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
Technically, you need this... Parallel Cable for UMX Lipos amzn.to/2E9hXVn ...then you can plug the HXT balance lead into the XBC and the MicroPH into the parallel charger cable...one of them.
@we4fm1752 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian. Much appreciated!
@matthewblumer22122 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, Thank you and your camera crew for the great information! I'm new to RC Flying and your channel. My question: Just for my understanding here you said the smart batteries are better, they don't get puffy, is that because they self discharge? And is that why they feel hot on one end? I'm guessing this is what prolongs their life over those older batteries you mentioned. Thank you!
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
They CAN still puff, but they won't puff without cause ;) Sorry if I wasn't clear. The auto-discharge is what keeps them from puffing without cause...I can still puff a pack by discharging it way too hard in an EDF jet - I promise, but if you have an unused battery that puffs, you will be pissed, and this SMART technology helps to avoid this by keeping the cells at an optimal voltage, thus the chemistry is as stable as possible. We've had good luck over the last couple years...but we have killed a few...not that I HAVE KILLED them...and we have had a couple that lost a cell over the course of a year + of sitting, but the rate of failure has been minuscule compared to our other brands.
@payitfwdrcl61714 жыл бұрын
Brian....you definitely got the SMART bug....lol. Me too..Just ordered a pair of 4s 100C Smart batteries and another S1500 charger earlier today. Even though it’s a little pricey investment up front...I feel like it will pay back in the long run verses the competition..The convenience alone (not having to navigate through a bunch of menus) is worth the investment to me...Oh Yeah...👊👊🔥🔥😉
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, more money for less equipment, but hope to have less headaches.
@TRAIL_MIX_BILLY6 күн бұрын
The spektrum gen1 3s 5000mah "30c" battery. Is it worth buying? Im not sure about the C rating if its worth the money.
@BrianPhillipsRC6 күн бұрын
30C is the generic entry level for Spektrum packs. I think Gen1 has a slight advantage, since the flexibility to use a voltage alarm is still there, but is it worth the premium over some other cheaper offerings - for me YES, but we have a TON of batteries, and keeping them charged and DISCHARGED is a real pain in the neck...so SMART are a huge help!!! bprc.me/SmartBattery
@TRAIL_MIX_BILLY6 күн бұрын
@BrianPhillipsRC the 3s 5000mah 30c is $29 on sale right now. I'm using it for my axial Scx6 jeep. Wasn't sure if the c rating was too low for a big crawler. I run 2 batteries 3s. It takes power to turn that big steering servo and giant wheels.
@johnyee96884 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian. Question on the Smart Chargers. Im looking into the S1200 or the S1500 model because I will be getting 6S batteries. Given everything is thr same, Will the 500W charges faster than the 200W? 2nd question will the 200W be good enough for the 6S? Thanks
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
1) Yes 500 Watts means more power than the 200 Watts. 2) Short answer, PROBABLY....if you're using packs like I have, now up to 7000mAh 6S, you will be fine, but if you're trying to cram juice into that lipo when you arrive at the flying field, as some do, you will want the bigger size for time reasons. Good luck!!! SMART Tech PWR Supply bit.ly/2CBRHra S150 bit.ly/3j4JFrA S1100 bit.ly/3j3YJpz S1200 bit.ly/3exoRWh S1500 bit.ly/2WoSkLO S2100 bit.ly/3ftGEyR XBC100 bit.ly/3hgnHQT 4X 1S Charger bit.ly/32tpGx3 Accessories bit.ly/30i7Biq
@MR57LV4 жыл бұрын
Will my EC3 connectors plug in to this? My batteries are all EC3. Don’t want to fool with a bunch or adapters.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
EC3's are compatible with IC3's - so yes they will fit well!
@keithshillbillyrcn8494 жыл бұрын
Hello again Brian and Mrs Megan aka camera crew. Still thinking about upgrade to smart chargers but the one i have works well. Thank you for your video keep flying you guys. Just having fun RC'n with friends and family members. 🤔🤔🤔
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
If you get one, can I suggest the S2100. It seems to be be best value, and you can use it in ADDITION to what you've already got. I'm bouncing between the S2100 and S1200/S1500 depending on how many I need to have ready. I'll be using the S150 for my son's RC Car lipos.
@bryanclohosey72744 жыл бұрын
What you take on parallel charging. Are these power supplies big enough to manage
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but as you can imagine, you could put enough load to be too much. I don't parallel charge the big packs.
@RichieRich9802153 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, ? I purchased that new G2 Smart charger 2100. My question is if I buy G2 smart batteries and using the new NX8 transmitter doesn’t it give you all that information on the transmitter? I’m getting back into RC after being out of it, for about 25 years. All my equipment that I own is 72 MHz and is obsolete. I used to fly on nitro powered aeroplanes, and I can’t bend down to start them, fill them up with fuel, then using the electric starter and taking off the glow plug starter.That is the reason I want to go electric and just bring a tall stand to hook up the battery. Thanks in advance for your reply. 🙏
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
This part of telemetry data comes from three (or four) pieces of equipment... 1) Battery 2) Receiver 3) Transmitter 4) ESC - only if the Receiver doesn't already handle it. The telemetry data is setup mostly automatically now for you, but you have to have all the right pieces in your plane.
@RichieRich9802153 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks Brian for the info so as far as you’re all concerned I’m all set with the NX 8 and a 8 channel receiver correct?
@genes67034 жыл бұрын
Hi brian, u said the battery won't fly your plane great because the cells are all out of wack. What kind of flying will the plane do with that pack? And why wouldn't the cells balance? How long should it take one of these balance gadgets to balance a lipo. I have the hobbyking one and it takes forever to balance a 3s. thanks
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
When they get out of balance, I'll take them apart and make a smaller pack, or I'll use them in an RC Car or for testing... They can take a few hours to balance...but then if they lose balance every time you use them, the cell is probably bad.
@BinderDundat4 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, Would love to have this set-up but I need a new charger ASAP and can't really afford the Spektrum gear, spent all my extra cash on the SU-30 and Fusion 360, then my charger died. There are just hundreds of chargers out there, any recommendation for a less expensive option that comes with a power supply? Thanks
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
If you want to save some cash, this would be the "G1" SMART chargers... The G2's are even worse ;( What I can tell you is that there's so many factors that you will want to take into consideration, that I can't tell you what to get, if you aren't going for the "SMART" Stuff...but I totally get it. When cash is tight, you gotta get something... Chargers bit.ly/3tfch6K SMART Chargers bit.ly/32qiuBD Bats bit.ly/39bWmwk G2 bit.ly/3pYEPid
@BinderDundat4 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Ohhh, that powerstage bundle looks good. Thanks, I’ll check those out. I want to get the Gen 2 and start buying the smart batteries, but it’s gonna have to wait until spring. DX9 needs to be replaced first with the NX8.
@dannyhelton63634 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Ok after part 2 I guess I’m not going to cheap out. (Thanks) I’m going to get the S2100. I don’t want to mess with a Power Supply. Have you tried to Parallel charge multi packs with the S2100, if so how did it work out??
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I still do just like before, and works flawlessly. I haven't done parallel with SMART packs, but I don't have enough to care, since I'm up to 4x SMART chargers now :)
@dannyhelton63634 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC few bucks in SMART equipment! I'll start picking up SMART as I go. I don't need anymore chargers, but I'll get the S2100.
@bneil40593 жыл бұрын
The Smart Checker doesn’t come with IC5?
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
No, or an IC2 ;( Still a great tool!
@williejbrown8059Ай бұрын
I believe it my Spectrum smart charger itself 😊
@BrianPhillipsRCАй бұрын
I'm real sorry, have no idea what you're trying to say, or ask. Can you try making it a single comment, rather than a few. I think I may be missing something. Thanks in advance!
@williejbrown8059Ай бұрын
@BrianPhillipsRC when I plug in my battery to the charger it saying no battery detected with a battery icon flashing and a question mark
@mikenocei50573 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian ; The S150 Smart charger is a AC / DC charger , what if you were at a the field with NO AC access , How would you use the Charger 's DC , Say with a 12v car battery , THX. Mike
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Sure, or you can use another lipo too ;)
@mikenocei50573 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC would you have to make an adapter for the lipo to fit where the AC would plug into the charger ?
@papapsadventures61193 жыл бұрын
The 2200 3s battery I have is showing me 55% and each cell is at 3.872v...total voltage shows 11.65v. Is this good?
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
As long as it charges to 4.20 VDC per cell, that's fine.
@dalerbsr.50614 жыл бұрын
When you getting a remote microphone to wear on your lapel so we can hear you a tad better?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Very soon! Hang tight!
@chrisrc8454 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian best wishes Chris 👍
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, and thank you Chris RC!
@Bellairvideo4 жыл бұрын
Yes Brian, I thought of making one but everything is so new & a lot of $$ spent I wanted the original.... but it wouldn’t have cost Spektrum much to include it with the A$299 S2100
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
WOW! I always cringe at the European cost :(.... BUT it's good stuff! Maybe some day, I can fill up a suitcase with Horizon Hobby stuff and take a vacation :)
@williejbrown8059Ай бұрын
What does it mean on the spectrum smart battery charger when I plug in my battery and it saying no battery detected
@BrianPhillipsRCАй бұрын
I see...I think I misunderstood your comments from ABOVE (I see them all on one screen, and scroll chronologically...so I see them in reverse order). If you're seeing this...you have a battery that may be "DEAD" - meaning you may have a single cell that's out of range, or a pack that's at near zero. Is it a GEN 1 (with balance lead) or GEN 2 (without a balance lead) pack? If it's a GEN 1 - use the balance lead to see what each cell reads...then you can see if you have a dead cell...just ONE will make it fall outside the range. We have had this before a few times, and sometimes you can "Jump Start" the pack, but it can be dangerous. If it's GEN 2 - you have to use the charger or XBC checker to see what's up...and if it's not "recognized" as a battery, then you probably have a dead or low cell. If it's a brand new pack - get a replacement! Don't mess around, just get with Horizon Hobby and let them replace it. If it's OLD and used a bunch, but it's still in otherwise good shape...which it probably isn't, then you'll have to either "jump start" your single bad cell (only possible on the Gen 1 variety) or the whole pack, which you CAN do on a GEN 2 as well. I'll give you the "cliffs notes" on how to do it, but do it at your own risk. Don't do it in an area where you can easily escape if you start a fire. Use PPE (personal protective equipment) and understand it is not a guarantee of success, or safety. You start by finding a working battery of similar size. Charge as usual, or leave it at close to discharge...but it can't be almost dead, like the one you're experiencing problems with. Then use a small lead to bridge from the positive to the positive, then use another lead from the negative to the negative...but you have to be ready to pull or rip it from the two packs as the wire heats up...it can be 4-5 seconds and you'll get the charge level back in range...then pull them both off and plug it into the charger. Once recognized, start a charge sequence, and WATCH the battery - DO NO LEAVE THE HOUSE....DO NOT GO TO BED...DO NOT IGNORE IT - this is a time to actually make sure the cells are coming up to 4.20 VDC each. If the first "jump attempt" doesn't work, try a longer duration, maybe up to 10 seconds or so. IF this doesn't work, you can do this in short cycles. Don't leave them plugged into each other for a long time...there is a DEAD SHORT from one to the other in this "Jump Start" and you can / will heat up the wires. If you have a GEN 1 pack, you can do this with smaller leads on ONLY the cell you want to bring back, but kinda same setup, only instead of working the main discharge lead, you use the balance leads, and only do ONE of the cells at a time. If any of this seems too daunting, or dangerous, DO NOT TRY IT. If you think you'll damage a pack, or whatever, and you want to do it outside on an extension cord the first time, with goggles, face shield, gloves for PPR, I wouldn't blame you, but don't do it if you're concerned, even a little. I don't want you to get hurt, over a few bucks to replace a battery...BUT I do want to help you take care of a small problem, which this CAN be. It's a 30 second fix, provided you can scrounge up a couple leads that work. This can be the hardest part, FYI, but I've done it maybe 30 times with 100% success. Once they're charged, if you see that one cell is sagging again, the pack is dead. I've had this happen a number of times too, from the 30 or so attempts...but I ALWAYS get them to show up on the charger, or XBC checker. Good luck, and BE CAREFUL if you try it.
@williejbrown8059Ай бұрын
It's without the balance lead
@williejbrown8059Ай бұрын
@BrianPhillipsRC because it's giving me a error message
@robindavies71443 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, love watching your stuff on rc planes. I know you've got a new, big house, but where do you keep them all or do you return most after testing etc??! Would you be able to help with some technical questions on the Spektrum DX6i transmitter?
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
We store them in the basement, but we've showed this....look up CAT TREE video, and you can see the latest tour...but it's about 25-30 planes ago now - Time flies when you're having fun ;)
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
I don't have a DX6i, but I can try.
@johnyee96884 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian. Good job on the video Can you wear a mike when you're talking. Its hard to hear you when you 5 feet plus from the camera. Have couple questions. 1. Can the power supply powers 2 chargers? 2. Does the 500W charges 2 1/2 Xs as fast the 200W charger? Thank you!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
We have since started using lapel mics. This was captured before we had them. 1) yes, if you wish, but the power is still the same. 2) Hypothetically, but your battery is only going to charge so fast
@paul340mopar4 жыл бұрын
This stuff looks identical to my ISDT T8 Charger 1000Watt (With BattGO...Same as Smart?) and ISDT BG-8S LiPo Checker.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
It's got a different connector (IC3) with the "Smart" lead too ;) Other than that, I don't know that it's all that different.
@coolbreazmike2 жыл бұрын
I found it and watching it now...I will try to figure it out but, if you have something that may help please let me know, I guess I'm the only one who didn't get it right the first time.... thanks!
@stevenarmer8245 Жыл бұрын
And I thought taking up the hobby of flying, the hardest part would be flying the plane. But learning about the batteries is mind melting lol. I mean I need to learn how to even plug in the battery to the charger. Why do I need to discharge batteries or store them at a certain charge level? This is all confusing. Not to mention the chance of batteries catching fire during a charge. That's why they sell Lipo bags 🤦
@BrianPhillipsRC Жыл бұрын
Lipo bags do NOT to stop fires! They MIGHT slow down the heat and smoke damage and POSSIBLY stop the spread to another battery, but I challenge you to get a lead into the bag. They're (speaking of balance leads) like 2 inches long, maybe shorter on most, and you're supposed to run the battery into a BAG? Yeah, if that's the case, EVERY mfg'er might want to rethink their design. Think "EVERY" - they ALL do this, and that should tell you something. They don't think you'll be using them... If they did, they'd be making them to be capable to use bags. I expect that your leads will be dangerously warn by 3-6 months, which may lead to a risk of fire, if you use those things. The mfg'ers don't like to talk about it, since they're (speaking of the bags) just an Insurance CYA, but I don't really believe in them, if you ask me...someone with literally hundreds of lipos (some very large) in my home. Besides, SMART batteries are going to give you an edge on safety, in my opinion, in that they help keep the CHEMISTRY right, I.E. getting the battery voltage to 3.80 VDC (or 3.90 VDC - Gen2) when they're not in use. This keeps the lipo cells in the most chemically stable state, and prolongs the life of the battery. The MOST important safety behavior is NOT bags, it's discharging the packs at the right rate, charging at the right rate, setting the packs to storage voltage when not in use, but the MOST important and difficult thing to do - SAFELY DISPOSE OF THEM WHEN THEY'RE DAMAGED! This is the reason why people have fires, I believe...they don't get rid of the packs when they're bad, or damaged. They use them a bunch more, to the point where not only don't they work, but then they get to being dangerous! P.S. I've never had one catch fire, unless I expect it, like after a rough crash, and the pack smokes, or when I dispose of them, I shoot them through and release the puff, to be safe (after discharging or allowing them to be "used up"), then they can be properly discarded...you need to check your local rules though, since I'm not sure where you are. If you really want to be SAFEST, spend some time and work with a "spent" lipo. Learn how they're put together...use PPE, and in a safe environment with good ventilation, gloves, glasses and/or face shield, and take one apart. Then you can see what's going on, and where the vulnerabilities are. I've don this a number of times (in our "NON Plane" Playlist) to help people understand what they look like, how they're made, and how to FIX them too (if they're fixable). Understanding where the danger is, will help you to understand how to gauge your level of response to it, and help guide you into a peace that you've done everything you think is necessary to feel comfortable with the risks. YOU have to be willing to take some risks...for goodness sake, they're using BUTANE in our refrigerators now! There's lots of crazy dangerous things around us that we assume are "safe", but I try to help how I can. All that being said, I do try to giving too much "SAFETY" advice, since I don't want to have trouble sleeping, knowing that I told someone something wrong, and they lost their home, or child, or family, etc - that would be terrible, and I know that people HAVE lost homes, but it's a very rare occasion, at least as it pertains to Lipo caused fires. Please, use care, and if you think lipo bags are the way to go - DO IT. Lipo Safety Charging Bags... Horizon Hobby bit.ly/3J3C762 Amazon amzn.to/3mCCbSX Banggood bit.ly/3LoWKwH
@stevenarmer8245 Жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks so much for your reply & help you've given me on this battery education. Literally the most confusing part of RC's , but I'm confident I'll love flying. I will charge my batteries in the garage on the concrete floor & monitor them. Not just plug them in & walk away. Safety first lol
@nolacross7043 жыл бұрын
how to update charger with a Mac
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
If you can get a PC emulator, you might be able to run the app...but I don't run Mac and know virtually nothing about them. Sorry!
@nsbob70 Жыл бұрын
18;28. Talking about the weird temp. I saw that as well when I hooked up a 6S battery to it, thought that was weird. Came up with a S.W.A.G. I noticed that the last time I charged the battery was about 3 days ago. I also noticed the entire battery was cool, and it was only warm up on the end where the wires came out. (This was a G2 battery, so no balance lead) Saw the self discharge was set for 72 hours. Here's where I thought, If it's discharging, it's probably creating some level of heat, so maybe that's what that was? 22;00 "Exception record, Idunno what it is, I don't care what it is" Wow man...lol (Scientific Wild Ass Guess)
@grumpyjohntxredneckrc63464 жыл бұрын
Nice Mr Rich Guy! LOL
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Only rich on paper ;) LOL LOL LOL ....and only if I sell - LOL - I'll make sure to wait till it's down ;)
@grumpyjohntxredneckrc63464 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC LOL Me Too... Cause I'm In Control Of The Paper & Pen!!!
@evoone30394 жыл бұрын
so they u get ur temp probe for the charges too? lol
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
LOL - very nice
@timbacchus4 жыл бұрын
Not a bad price
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I think it's a great value!
@williejbrown8059Ай бұрын
Because it's flashing battery icon with a
@Airbus-un6gp4 жыл бұрын
Is is simple or do I have to do a ton of programming and stuff
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
The SMART stuff is fairly intuitive. I was worries about that too, but not much to do other than if you want to turn on the auto discharge. I was worried you HAD to use the feature, but you don't. I LOVE the way they packs have been performing, and the checker is AWESOME
@gastoncloutier67613 жыл бұрын
ca serais-tu possible de l'avoir en français ,marci !
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
I don't speak French, sorry!!! Are you saying you can't run subtitled in French???
@oriwan37864 жыл бұрын
When I‘m on the field you can just use your 1$ lipo checker and smart charging at home... I don’t get this seems unnecessary and overpriced.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I did that for years, and I love this thing. Wish I would have had it for a long time, as it would have saved me taking packs out of planes on more than a few occasions. Also, I can really depend on the information, whereas I've learned that the $2 voltage alarms are unreliable for balance voltage...which I still don't get how they aren't correct, but I've been burned before.
@patman68164 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Why do Spektrum chargers have to have a separate pwr supply to power the little pwr supply and then a separate Smart Checker? My Traxxas charger has it all in one power supply with all those features the Smart Checker has. I have 6 of the Spektrum batteries and the smart checker but I use that Blue fake Chinese charger that cost $30 and it has been doing fine. I would like to switch to a Spektrum charger but it looks like too many cables and pieces. Isn't there a single Spektrum charger with AC cord and no Monkey power supply to drive?
@massivegarage98344 жыл бұрын
@@patman6816 lol u need to ask a buddy to show u around a nice set of spectrum goodies
@falconmode71994 жыл бұрын
First one to watch, great video
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@zubuxstein4 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGrUinlveb-Dmtk - just for you, LMAO
@williejbrown8059Ай бұрын
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@6AFilmsInc4 жыл бұрын
I have to thank you for making these videos. Why? Because I don't ask for directions and I don't read directions. Typical male. I can watch videos though!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!!!!! You get it. I make my wife read the direction TO me, when they must be read - LOL!!!
@6AFilmsInc4 жыл бұрын
Brian Phillips 🤣
@daddyofla4 жыл бұрын
NICE VIDEO, THIS IS MY FIRST VID WITH YOU.. DAVE
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! 1 down, thousands to go ;)
@homegrownpyrotechnics70-304 жыл бұрын
These chargers kind of resemble the ISDT chargers on Amazon. Even the battery checker looks identical. Probably the same factory in China? lol
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Horizon Hobby also sells that charger, so I'll let you figure out the supply chain ;)