World's Easiest Advanced Hobby Grade Charger - Smart S2100 Spektrum Charger - TheRcSaylors

[@TheRcSaylors]

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[@kclong7951]

TheRcSaylors thank you, you have helped me out a lot. Enjoy your videos.

[@skyhighfootage6453]

I have a couple of question on this smart charger! I just bought the Pro Boat Blackjack RC boat and I run either a Dynamite Reaction 7.4V 5000mAh 2S 50C LiPo Hard EC3 or I use a Dynamite Reaction 11.1V 5000mAh 3S 50C LiPo Hard EC3 or i use a Dynamite Reaction HD 11.1v 5000mah 3S 50C Lipo Hardcase EC5 For BlackjACK!!! Would you recommend this charger for these batteries I listed above for my RC boat???

[@evomantdogg9585]

TheRcSaylors Hey Guys, so I decided to buy this set up for my RC. I have noticed it’s so much more in the UK. :( Around £190 batteries £80 GBP Great video thanks .

[@choppa5300]

@TheRcSaylors can you do a video of the update for this charger for the new G2 version .

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

I can’t sleep this charger has me so excited. My life got ten times easier today. Rc isn’t a hobby for me it’s life

[@johnwindsor9069]

I just went full Smart Esc, battery, and charger. Teamed up with my spektrum radio, I now get to see temps, volts, rpms, and more. 4 screens worth of data, truly amazing tech for RC!

[@victorcruz8816]

Literally just bought a car and this charger...mannne this video helped me sooo much i was lost reading instructions...thank you so much now my batteries r charging and i shuld b having fun in a few hrs!!

[@UpcoreFunk]

I just purchased the S2100. Works great.

[@trainroomgary]

I have been using this charger for about ten months now, with the Smart Batteries / 2200 mAh • No chaos to report and I would recommend this charger and the new batteries (Smart Technology) Gary from Michigan 😎 ✈️

[@jrbigboy1]

VERY AWESOMELY COOL! Yes! Just got a truggy and was bewildered on the charge/discharge maintenance. This will help a lot.

[@TheRcSaylors]

This is the perfect time to make the investment :-) You probably wont even realize how much stress and extra work and money you will he saving yourself!

[@MrDamonster94]

Game changer! I’ve been in and out of RC hobby for years finding my way back now. Definitely going to invest in batteries and charger. Thanks 🙏🏾. Love your channel watch all the time, first time commenting.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Happy to have you commenting Darren! That's right, this is an absolute game changer :-) Worth investing in now. Lots are going on back order very quickly I've noticed. Happy Flying!

[@nelsongull]

Thanks you so much, I have so many doubts and you always have a video that answers all my questions !!!

[@treyrahman]

Your review is Gold Brother. Video was made b4 its time. Covid and all this work from home stuff thats happened the last year or 2 has brought a Ton of new people to RC boat plane and the car hobby. I got a OG blackjack 26 that I saved my money up for when i was younger and i remember the first time i chsrged a battery i totally blew it up !! I put electric tape over the bottom and I had to have the hobby store owner set the charger manualy for me to the correct batteries i had. He gave me 2 new batteries no charge and off i was boating in my local lake. Anyways. Jump to today when i have a son and want to bring him into the RC world and get him outta the house !! (Away from the Br headset xbox etc) I got him a Gieco 17 V hull and a Miss Gieco 36 for myself. Im SOO PUMPED to charege up our batteries and go to the lake and Rip around together. Sorry for the rant ! Your Videos have brought back many memories and I thank you for that ! Cheers mate and happy Rc'ing !!!

[@Price1717]

Appreciate you answering ALL MY questions about the smart battery charger , You did amazing job and I feel your excitement , funny you made this 2 years ago , about how long I’ve gone dark in the hobby , and now gearing up for 2021 and needed to replace A LOT of batteries and I wanted to gain some fast intel before I ordered !!! Thanks AGAIN 💥💪

[@TheRcSaylors]

Hold on my friend! Did you know there is a gen 2 version of this stuff out now?

[@Price1717]

@@TheRcSaylors yes I found the 2200? I was looking up smart batteries in 3s . Smart batteries are about 1/3 longer it seems to get close to the mah I have a v1200 coming ,:) as fast as I can get it lol . have you had any issues in smart batteries length in some of your perhaps older BFM models ? I’ve been studying and measuring some of my older planes the smart batteries length / tad thicker might be issue ? I also fly helicopters I’ll have to stay with my current batteries / charging system there . But yeah for Bind in fly models I can see where the smart Technology be cool to use liked you shared , no thinking about it . Any thought on the 10NX ? Back order if want it . But thought it be cool to upgrade just thx fact all my bind fly or newer is stored in the radio , def. makes flying faster ! 😎💪 my Helic on V-bar radio

[@TheRcSaylors]

No issues at all with size of batteries, so far! Lucky for us, airplanes are usually very forgiving with their battery compartments and provide ample space for larger batteries. No all are this way of course, but many are. Regarding the NX10, I'd go with the NX8 for best bang for your buck. If you can swing it, yeah get the 10! Updating via wifi is worth it alone in my opinion. Also, you can transfer all of your old information from your old radio to your new one ;-) If you don't mind, please consider ordering your stuff through our links. It does help to support our channel and family! Thank you!

[@milesp3625]

Love the videos I bought some of you rcs off eBay. Glad I can support you guys!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you so much for the support

[@Vanka473]

MY UPDATE: I bought this charger and used it for almost a month. Initially, I was super happy with it. It worked well and was quiet, only charging up the fans maybe once or twice during a charge (1 battery) for 30 seconds at a time. It worked well and seemed to be doing what I bought it for. Charge and charge well. BUT, once I started to do a couple of things, I hit a snag. Discharging - I could not get it over 0.6 amps discharge, even though it is advertised at 3amps discharging. Charging 2 batteries - It was taking forever! At least compared to what I was expecting. I looked through all the settings and tried to figure out if I was doing anything wrong. Verdict - 2 batteries, it was only charging at 50W per channel. This charger is advertised at 200W and shows on the box at 100w x 2. This is true. But ONLY with an external power supply. The Spektrum one runs at $110 USD, which after spending $150 for the charger is a very steep price! The same goes for the discharging issue. To figure all of this out, I had called Horizon and talked them through my issues, and what I said above was clearly explained to me. This is super unfortunate as it was advertised at 2 x 100w, which even at that price point is expensive compared to the competition. Nowhere is it explained that you would never a power supply to reach this. (Myself and the guys at my LHS tried to find something and could not. ) I love Spektrum and am not here to bad mouth them. Just to explain my situation and what I had to find out the hard way. This is a great charger if you are planning on running their batteries, if not. I would look at alternative options especially at this price point.

[@WhiteDean45]

Could you explain you need a power supply?

[@chuhn1]

I realize this is an old post, but since its stickied to the top, its worth correcting the record. Discharging - Is limited to 5W- so max amps is a function of voltage. Specs should read up to 3A max or better still state in W. Practically speaking, the auto discharge function of Smart batts eliminates the need to discharge on the charger. Watts verdict- Are you sure you are talking the S2100? There is no external power supply option- its AC. On mine, it is definitely delivering 200 W- or darn close. Charging 1 6S in port 1, its doing 7.9A*24.1v=190w. Adding a second 6S battery to port 2 divides the power depending on charge state. In this case, port 2 pulling 139w and port 1 down to 55W. Much smarter than two independent 100W chargers.

[@day146]

@@chuhn1 Thanks chris!

[@LayneSteighlee]

I am new to this..and am super confused about the External Power Supply....why would it need an external power supply if it gets power from the wall outlet? What even is an external power supply?

[@Vanka473]

@@LayneSteighlee It needs an external power supply because it can't provide enough wattage through the built in power supply. People purchase power supplies (like Meanwell) and then wire those up to the charger.

[@andrewhedger3872]

Charging bag: You recommend using a charging bag. I have this same exact charger and batteries, however the balancing port and charging wire pigtails are so short. There is no way to get the batteries into a charging bag when these batteries are connected to the charger. Obviously airflow is important, so I don't think placing the entire charger and batteries in a charging bag together would be a very safe alternative. What do you do when charging this particular setup?

[@MrPipeline100]

Nate, Great video and really made me feel comfortable with the new technology. I just received my A-10 64mm warthog BNF as well as the new charger and a 6S Spekrrum smart battery and I can’t wait to get it up in the air! Aloha!

[@sandmasher]

Cool cool thank you for a good simple video

[@bryanbryant9962]

I predict this system will soon dominate the hobby battery market. It's amazing what this company has achieved while keeping the price reasonable.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Very much agreed :-) Well said Bryan!

[@bobcatt2294]

Is load balancing activated when the smaller wire is connected? At 3:57 you say if you want to balance your battery at 0 .1 amps charging rate it is not recommended. Is not the better rate of charging and balancing better at small amp rate, then something which is greater amps and a shorter time to bal/charge? Thumbs up.

[@riffraff9070]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@thomaswoodwaski7558]

Great show these batteries are great looking forward to using them with my new charger

[@jimdeangelo9744]

I have the 2100 and 3 smart batteries. I'm looking to take the next (safety) step and get a fireproof/explosion proof bag. The batteries have pretty short wires and I believe I should keep the charger outside the bag. Are there extension cables available to accomplish this (batteries have two connections to the charger)? Is this a recommended approach? Thanks in advance for the help.

[@LindenRc215]

The RC Charger of my dreams......I want one thanks for reviewing this one👍🏾

[@TheRcSaylors]

Absolutely :-) This thing is so amazing!

[@IanFlyinGremlinRCNZ]

What an awesome batter charger,,Got alot more going for it than the Vemon, Will look at that later on in the year...got something else to get 1st...All going well it will be tomorrow I get it....

[@MR57LV]

Best video so far perfect explanation

[@918DEATH]

That’s why I only use Spectrum products they so easy to install and use

[@paulaubuchon2336]

Always updating technology . Great job guys..

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks for tuning in Paul :-)

[@myleseastwood1904]

Can I charge a 5000mah 3s with the adapter because the battery plug is bigger than the import on this

[@tech36]

Thank you for this video, it answered my questions.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Glad to hear it! You are welcome 👍😁😎⚓

[@harrybachmann9815]

Awesome stuff. Definitely will be ordering a charger and a few of those smart batteries real soon. Thanks Saylors!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Absolutely Harry :-) Let us know what you think after using it for a while. My guess is you're going to love it!!

[@obxgyrene]

So here it is over a year later... @TheRcSaylors what is your opinion after a summer of flying on the whole Smart battery product line? Couldn't find a follow-up video. If available, the URL of the follow-up would be great.

[@michaeldunseith3890]

also get the smart checker with the charger to check the battery and set the discharge time

[@chadpollman7970]

Seems like a nice bit of innovation for the hobby, though with a couple of caveats: 1. I noticed it defaulted to charging Nate's 2200mAh LiPo at 3.3A (1.5C). I'd rather see the straight-from-the-factory default be set to 1C, as that promotes the best pack health (longevity). If the user wants to override to charge faster (within spec, of course), that's fine. Maybe it just trips a pet peeve of mine, but I don't think defaulting to an accelerated rate is in the best interest of the "don't bother me with the details" kind of customer. Save that option (and the consequences/risks) for the customer who cares enough about quick charging to choose it on purpose. 2. Remember that the self-discharge feature in the pack works by slowly dissipating energy as heat. Generally, LiPo-safe containers are designed to contain heat and fumes. If your pack is inside one of those, be aware of the potential for heat build-up during the self-discharge cycle. Even well below combustion levels, exposure to significant heat (say, from multiple packs self-discharging in the same container) won't help and may hurt your battery. Mostly, just use good judgment in how you store these packs. This is especially relevant since a key attribute of a self-discharge system is that it will engage automatically, regardless of whether you are around to monitor it. Personally, I see the self-discharge function as the most useful part of the system. Over the years, I've had a few LiPo packs that developed premature "hangar rash" from being left fully charged for too long. That said, the Spektrum line is relatively expensive compared to non-Horizon Hobby brands, so I'd have to be mismanaging and shelf puffing a lot of batteries before the cost-benefit would reach break-even. The auto-configure function is cute, but honestly the utility of it is pretty limited. Calling it a hassle to take a few seconds to punch in the charge settings is way into the deep end of first-world problems. The biggest advantage I can think of is that it reduces the chances of fat-fingering a setting. If you are prone to misfiring on the cell count or seriously botching the charge rate, then I guess that would be beneficial (assuming you aren't willing to devote a little more attention to the entry process). Ironically, my Hitec charger already includes a safety check on the cell count, so I'd have to double-fail to mess that up. It remains to be seen whether the pack history serves any useful purpose. Aside from arbitrary statistics, I'm not sure what it gives you. The condition of the battery can be reasonably well understood by its effective vs. published capacity, as well as any physical deformities (swelling, etc.). Since usage circumstances are anything but uniform, things like cycle counts don't mean much. As the saying goes, there are lies, damned lies, and then there's statistics. For those who predominantly operate within the Horizon Hobby world, I can see the attractiveness of this system. It fits with the Horizon Hobby philosophy of premium (in grade and price) products that are beginner-friendly and side-step the nerdy aspects. Outside of that group, it's a harder sell. Apologies, Nate. I'm sure you weren't asking for *that much* feedback! Hopefully something (anything?) in there provides good food for thought. :)

[@DFDuck55]

I too noticed the default high amp rate. Which is fine I guess if you're in a big hurry to get a battery charged, but not good if you plan to make the battery last a few years. It seems most chargers default to max amp ratings for the given battery, and you have to manually turn it down. I am not a big fan of Horizon Hobby. My first dealing with them was when I bought a $1400 drone and it came with a defective camera. Even though it was still under warranty (still just days old) they refused to replace the camera, and told me I would need to "buy" a $500 replacement camera. With spare batteries, flight case, hand held gimbal for the camera, and small tv remote size one-handed controller, I spent over $2000 on that drone and with a defective camera I got very little use from it, and it now just sits in it's case unused. A couple years later I bought a crawler truck from them. With less than an hour use the steering servo burst into flames! They not only replaced the servo, they upgraded it to one that cost about 3x as much as the original. That somewhat redeemed them a bit, but I still have a sour taste from my first experience with them with the defective drone camera. Now that they have taken over so many other R/C companies they've changed their business model where they list things on their website but you can't order them, they are listed as "in stores only", and I can never find a store that actually carries the product, and they don't allow anyone to sell the product online. So... Horizon Hobby is the "last" place I will go looking for any R/C stuff.

[@chadpollman7970]

@Duck Landes That’s a bummer about your first experience. My own experiences with Horizon Hobby have been very good overall. I suppose even the best of ‘em have a bad day now and then. I gather most of the in-store-only merchandise has to do with promoting the hobby shops, trying to keep them relevant and in business. Remains to be seen whether that is a successful strategy. My guess is it won’t accomplish much. To really make a go of it, the shops need more than “exclusives” gimmicks. And in the meantime, the overall company hurts itself by (1) artificially making it harder for customers to do business with them, and (2) redirecting that business toward a channel that has significantly higher overhead costs (retail vs. online). Unless you can make up the gap on impulse purchases and organic repeat business, those inefficiencies will eventually take their toll on the organization. In case it sounds otherwise, I’ll add that I really do like and respect Horizon Hobby, and certainly wish the best for them. They do at least their share of the innovation in this hobby, and generally put out quality products that can fairly command a premium.

[@DFDuck55]

Chat Pollman: Does Horizon Hobby really innovate? What products do they design or produce themselves? None as far as I know. They buy from other companies, and buy other companies and "rebrand" them with the Horizon Hobby name. The drone I bought from them was a Blade Chroma, a rebranded Yuneec drone, sold exclusively by Horizon, with a camera made by CGO. Horizon didn't make any part of it. The crawler I bought from them was made by ECX, and sold exclusively by Horizon. They didn't make any part of it. When the 2nd Gen of that crawler came out, still made by ECX not by Horizon, I wanted one, but could never find one because it was "in stores only" and according to their store search no store within the 300 mile search parameter (the max their search goes out) had it, and it was not (is not) available anywhere online. The one good thing I will say about Horizon Hobby is they are really good at keeping replacement parts in stock for the products they sell. I do see the reasoning behind forcing people to physically go to a hobby shop to purchase things. But that doesn't work for me, I don't drive so even going to AMain 20 miles from me is not really do-able, so I buy online. I would prefer to support my local hobby store, but it's cheaper for me to buy out of state, pay more for shipping rather than paying California sales tax. I personally don't see Horizon as innovating anything. They're just a big corporation that buys up other companies and sells their products as their own. My next RC crawler will be a Redcat Everest Gen8 :>

[@FORDEVR]

S2200 that’s almost all I’m gonna say…… Buy once, Cry once! I just got back into this wonderful hobby and got a Dxe6. 2 months later I got the NX8. Didn’t make the same mistake with the charger. Just got the 2200 and never regretted it. Love the V1200. Can’t wait to see your thoughts on it. I went from the extra to the viper and then the v1200. Awesome planes all 3.

[@richarddonahue3565]

Could this be used to charge from a car battery, in the field, too? I see the DC port marked on it. If not, can you suggest a charger that will do AC and AC? Thanks, Rich

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

I just got this one today. I noticed my spectrum batteries don’t have the charge rate on the stickers but I see the batteries online and they all have charge rate on the stickers. Can I charge my spectrum 5000mah 2 cell smart batteries at 12 amps? As far as I’m concerned I never have to buy another charger in my life provided this one holds up. I’m tossing my prophet sport lipo charger

[@mikehoncho4258]

About to order an armma big rock 1:10 . I'm also ordering a spectrum charger and battery .Should I also get some dean's plug's?

[@johnlowden5871]

Hi Nate I just received my 11 00 smart charger from spectrum great suggestion I love it I love the fact that the batteries have a chip in it and it's a no-brainer they will automatically discharge you know without charging them or discharging them with the charger thank you so much for that suggestion.

[@mikazukiml3531]

Wow this is amazing

[@evomantdogg9585]

Hi guys, love your videos thanks for all your hard work...

[@tobyreinhardt9022]

I'm getting this charger!

[@Gmancool1988]

This us really cool.. but I'm a little bummed now. I literally just bought a charger the t240 duo which so far a really like it. So sounds to me though, the key to a long life battery is storage charging when not going to be used for a week or more?

[@TheRcSaylors]

Oh absolutely you do not want to leave your batteries charged. Still, enjoy the charger you just bought. Just know that this exists for your Birthday ;-)

[@Gmancool1988]

@@TheRcSaylors could you answer me a quick question please I just got my senton 3s today in the manual it says to be sure to set the ESC for lipo but it don't tell me how. Not that I can see anyways. Could you tell me how and if I have to do that please...

[@ng-iq4kx]

I 50% charge my batteries every 3 months when in storage.

[@ng-iq4kx]

I was wondering when someone would get around to making a smart battery for planes and such like the drone batteries. Way to go horizon.

[@Metron_Ariston]

Can you help me in here? I have the same charger using the smart 4s 5000 100 c lipos. When i use both channels at once only one channel charges at the prefered 7.5 A once the other much lower. Can i set up the charger so it could use the same current to both channels or not ? And if so is that a problem one battery is charging that way? Should it affect its performance and life span ? What is the purpose of having two channels if you can't charge properly a battery set ?

[@brentsmith5156]

Can I charge a LIPO battery with a XT60 connection using an adaptor on the Spektrum S2100?

[@jprx21]

thanks for the great videos . does this charger have same connection as the typhon?

[@waynelux2844]

My balance connector would not plug into the 4 pin receptical. Charged without it. What’s wrong? LiPo 3200 & S2100 charger. Thanks

[@haroldbascom5866]

I am new to smart batteries. As such, I have some questions. My background is in fifth-scale gassers and after buying an Arrma Infraction along with a pair of 5000mah/50c batteries with the S2100 batteries, I have a ton of questions. So here goes. I set my smart batteries to self-discharge after 12 hours. But I did not know that it takes an average of 6 days to do so. So what happens if 2 days into that over-long discharge cycle, I want to use those very batteries? Will I be able to charge them? Won't I interrupt the automatic self-charge and damage the batteries? (These things are damn expensive.) Please help.

[@stanbrewer6079]

Love technology that uncomplicates,the overly complicated. You said it can charge all your batteries. But you only showed the big ones. Did I miss something or misunderstand . Can this charge the small drone batteries with different connections❔❓. Good review, on new tech. Just looked like it only took those type connectors.😣 I'm so confused 😫😫

[@TheRcSaylors]

Sorry Stan, maybe I can make a follow up video answering questions like yours :-)

[@TheRcSaylors]

To try and answer some of your questions though, it could charge any of my 2-6s lipo, nimh, or nicd batteries which is great. It's not limited to these Smart Batteries. Also, it can't charge one cell batteries.

[@ng-iq4kx]

@@TheRcSaylors you answered my question. Thanks

[@saltylocal6917]

With the S2100 charger, if I only used one charging port to charge a lipo, would it charge at 200 watts or is it capped at 100 watts per output?

[@dumbledoresarmy7569]

Can I use other batteries with this charger besides the smart batteries? I have some lectron pro batteries

[@fpvraver]

Spectrum should have a coupon for people to get in on there chargers. This would save me a ton of money. Batteries would last longer. Probably way longer. Can you parallel charge them ?

[@bluediablito]

Can this charger balance the cells if they are unbalanced? Only options charge / storage/Discharge, and I can't find a software update website 😥😥😥

[@98-24]

Hey, I have question, How do I get my charger to do the split screen I just updated it???

[@sillygingerkid1161]

Seems neat. But I have a few concerns 1. With a little reprogamming of the onboard battery chip it will be possible to limit the cycles you are allowed to use the pack. If the pack can last 100 cycles, they might only allow you 40 or 50 cycles. 2. What if the self discharge malfunctions and now you are left with a dead pack. Or worse, heats up enough to cause thermal runaway. 3. They make the batteries and charger talk to each other. Meaning company X will not charge a company V battery and vise versa. Who is to say that it would stop at that because it could also be done to esc aswell making you brand loyal throughout 4. Now that there is an extra wire in the plug, you simply can not solder on what you use. Forcing you to use adaptors. Not a problem if th x60/90 ect become standard. It is cool to see easier technology but there are alot of things that can go wrong or the companies can do to limit your choices or to drain your pocket book even further in a fairly expensive hobby. These are mostly what ifs but something to keep in the back of your mind. When i first started using lipo after getting back into the hobby i was scared. But after a few cycles got comfortable with how to charge and storage charge my lipos.

[@TheRcSaylors]

1. I suppose that tech is available, but I really don't see them doing that, at least not any time within the next few years as one day it could be viewed as a mandatory safety feature? 2. We still think you should always store your batteries safely and that seems like a bigger "what if" than basically all other battery scenarios. 3. Every battery and charger is universal currently ;-) 4. I don't personally see that being a problem. I just bought a few converters like five years ago and still use the same ones. I'll do the same for a few IC3s ;-) Just my opinions. Glad to hear yours as well. Thanks for tuning in!

[@AngelRodriguez-lp6zh]

I just purchased this charger today and I’m so glad I did. It seems pretty easy for someone like me (no good with numbers). And I do have smart batteries. But being new to using RC cars, I still have so many questions that I just can’t find answers for online. But the thing that concern me the most is storage, cause I know those batteries can cause fires if not careful. I do have a charging bag, and an ammo box, but, 1. where in the house should I charge the batteries? Does it have to be outside, and do I have to be sitting right next to it during the charging process. 2. Do brand new batteries need to be charged right away? 3. Can a battery explode even when at storage charge? 4. Where in the house should I store them when traveling or away from home? I heard that in the garage, but you how it can get pretty damn hot in there during the summer. Is it safe to store them inside in air conditioning if they are not being used? Any guidance will be appreciated .

[@obxgyrene]

I recommend a Bat-Safe to store and charge LiPos. Don't waste your money on those bags because they just don't work. Search KZbin for "Lipo Fires" and "Bat-Safe" and you will see what I mean. The real danger in LiPos is charging them or letting them get exposed to too much heat. Just sitting at a storage charge at a normal room temperature there is little danger--if there was a serious danger, hobby shops wouldn't store the for sale on the shelf. I keep all 22 of my batteries in four Bat-Safes. The Bat-Safe has an engineered limit as to the amount of energy can be safely stored (222Wh). My fifth Bat-Safe is used exclusively for charging. I keep all of them stored in my house and remain in the same room when charging. I am very confident that since I use the Bat-Safe within its engineered specifications, and fire and soot would be contained. The Bat-Safe retails for about $60. Well worth the investment to be safe and have peace of mind.

[@jbproofbeaman76]

that is a very nice setup that is something i will check out all my stuff is gas or nitro i am looking into some electric trucks for my stable

[@bigg_survivor_8876]

what charger do you recommend for a gen 2 6s battery?

[@maxbouchard2241]

Is there a difference between the ac charger and the dc charger other then the price difference

[@jessharris2708]

Nate can we charge a 3s on one side and a 6s on the other side at the same time?. Thanks 😊

[@mikehoncho4258]

Do you know any good recommendations for a good . Replacement tires and rim's for an armma big rock 14mm ?

[@johnnyhubbard8887]

I'm a newbie and want to go spectrum smart technology all the way. I have concerns about battery connectors matching the plane I want to get in to. Ie. Umx turbo timber.

[@brsrc759]

Can I charge one of these smart batteries on a regular balance charger?

[@TheRcSaylors]

100% Yes 💯👍😁😎⚓️

[@brsrc759]

@@TheRcSaylors thank you🤙🏼

[@robertredzich7292]

The new tech ....keep it coming!!!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Love teching out for an episode or two :-) Might see what else I can find!

[@Jazz-dm2ly]

what extensions and where to buy them extend charging and balance ports so I can use my Batt-Safe to charge please help cant find any help on this thanks Ken for this great 2100 charger.

[@obxgyrene]

I got the parts from Tower Hobbies for use on m Bat-Safe. Love the Smart charger and Smart batteries in conjunction with the Bat-Safe. Here is what you need: IC3 to Battery Connector - www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJHGC IC3 to Device Connector - www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJHGB You will also need extensions for your balance leads. 2S Balance Lead Extension - www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHRWU 3S Balance Lead Extension - www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJHGB 4S Balance Lead Extension - www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=LXHRWW 6S Balance Lead Extension - www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=LXHRWX Hope this helps.

[@ralphb4012]

Does it have a discharge function for storage charge on older batteries?

[@6AFilmsInc]

Quick question. I have male XT60 battery and want to charge it with my Spektrum S2100 charger. What adapter do I need?

[@anthonysmith5979]

Can you charge in the field? has it got a DC input?

[@chriscronin588]

I have this unit, but I have a question I've been charging 4s 100c batteries no problem, and my 4s 50c dont charge. When I put the 4s 100c batteries in my kraton 8s the 4 green lights on the controller work, but when I put the 4s 50c batteries in kraton only 1 green light. Any. Ideas. Horizon told me maybe esc but I think it's the batteries. Please help

[@ng-iq4kx]

Two questions. Do you know if the smart batteries go into hibernation mode and Does the charger have any way to use from a vehicle or would it require a inverter. I saw something about ( never connect to 12 volt with car engine running ). Thanks for the heads up.

[@matt79hz]

Complete noob trying to work out what charger to get. Have 2 x 2200 spektrum 3s batts. Wonder how long it would take to charge these with the s2100 ? Thanks.

[@robertfarrell2863]

Is it possible to slow-charge a LiPo battery by plugging into only the balance lead of the S2100?...

[@samavella8831]

Hi, Are there connector adapters for batteries with XT30 and XT60 connectors? Thanks.

[@morrisshankleful]

Where do u get Dean battery connectors for these batteries?

[@scottw40]

I have the umx A 10 thinderbolt II,and I have to say that the IC 2 connector battery it uses is not a good fit due to it being seemingly impossible to find anything by spektrum that will fit the plug to enable charging

[@TheRcSaylors]

They make a converter 😉👍 Did you watch our videos on the UMX A-10?

[@scottw40]

@@TheRcSaylors I dont think I caught it

[@dion7470]

Hello I have a question about lipos I have a 3s lipo batteries the cell counts is 3.846 3.856 3.857 I haven't used the battery yet because its winter this is my first lipo is any good.

[@DDTotalfitness]

How do you program it to charge a non Spektrum battery

[@brucej7904]

Great video Nate. Assume nothing new around the corner. I’m just about to by my 3rd plane Ultimate 3D and this charger and Some 4s 2200 batteries. To be a little future proof too. ... the 4S batteries is 30c ok or do I pay the extra for 50c or 100c. What’s the difference etc. Thanks again. Keep going!

[@crddrones3457]

Does it work on your Traxxas a town if I wanted to charge it there is no connector for that right

[@crddrones3457]

Traxxas Aton

[@crddrones3457]

Sorry little typo

[@512krazyj]

Being that it is backwards compatible, what voltage setting do I set it at for a 5000 mAh 22.2v 6s lipo that's not a smart battery? The highest setting is 4.25

[@dylancash2002]

whats better hobby mate d6 duo pro charger or the Spektrum S2100

[@miketye2805]

This or the venom duo? An im not technical I just bash and. Barge and store. Just basic weekend stuff. Which would you recommend? An the fact I have to buy and solder adapters for XT90 (all my plugs) doesn’t make it more appealing lol

[@TheRcSaylors]

Good question! If you dont want to think about bats at all, and just want to bash for fun (sounds like this is you) I'd go with this charger. The Duo basically does what this charger does, except this one is easier for beginners especially and takes a lot of thinking out of the equation for everyone in the hobby. Also, before you go soldering, just buy one or two adapters, or a new XT90 with bullet plugs 😉 That's what I did, for just a few bucks and saved a ton of work. I truly hate soldering because I'm just bad at it, lol. Hope this helps! 👍⚓😃

[@miketye2805]

TheRcSaylors yea but you’d still have to input for NON smart battery’s though wouldn’t you? Or does it read most of nine smarts too. If not woukdnt be much diff. Plenty of how to on the duo seems simple enough. An for $85 instead of 150$. Just don’t know if I’d use the smart battery’s enough. I have a couple batt. brands I use that has treated me very well. But if it auto reads (for most part) non ones than that would be a deciding factor.

[@miketye2805]

TheRcSaylors wow didn’t think of ic3-4mm female then 4mm male to XT90. That def helped.

[@miketye2805]

TheRcSaylors is it true it’s only actually 50w? An to reach the 100w X 2 you have to buy extra power source

[@trentgalloway]

I totally need an ammo can!!! Storage mode???

[@TheRcSaylors]

That's how I store all of my batteries, and they are usually under $20 most places :-)

[@trentgalloway]

Yep.. I'm on it

[@djwak59]

I’m kinda new to drone flying and the RC “necessities”. I just recently bought an ammo can for my batteries after seeing a few horror story videos of lipo fires. From what I’ve seen though, it seems even an ammo can isn’t totally safe. Hey Saylors, any thoughts on that ? Thanks for all your informative videos !

[@scottfirman]

Nice charger! Right now I will stick to the Venom charger. Its been a good charger. Now that I finally know how to charge, its simple as reading the numbers and pushing a few buttons. Investing in a good charger as a beginner it is smart to invest in something like that. As with all new tech, I generally like to wait a year before jumping on the band wagon. Even with planes, it generally takes me longer to go after one. If they have bugs, I know it and can adress it because of your video's.

[@TheRcSaylors]

And there is Nothing wrong with that at all :-) You're right too, once you learn it, it's really not bad at all. Still, taking the worry out of having to balance charge our batteries is a nice bonus. I myself am looking forward to using this all flying season long :-)

[@badgermilk760]

so I bought smart spectrum batteries running ic5 and confused about the charger saying ic3 compatible i got a 1c3 conversion to ic5 will this work ?

[@CaptainSkidmark74]

Do you need a balance board or do you plug non "smart" battery into the balance port?

[@obxgyrene]

You plug non-smart batteries directly into the balance port.

[@GAPreviewsAtoZ]

How do you charge to spectrum smart batteries on a venom pro quiet charger mine doesn’t seem to be working right the fans keep stopping is that normal or am I doing something wrong

[@TheRcSaylors]

Yes it is very normal for the fans to kick on and off during charging. It does this to help regulate the proper temperature 👍⚓😎

[@GAPreviewsAtoZ]

TheRcSaylors thanks bro I appreciate it 👍🏾💯👊🏾💪🏾✊🏾 Rcfam4life

[@stellarpod]

I am new, and I just purchased the Venom ProDuo. Wish I'd watched this first. Lol Oh well, there's something to be said for redundancy, right? As always, thanks for watching. Steve

[@ng-iq4kx]

I know this video goes back aways but I was wondering if you've had any problems with it over heating? I've seen quite a few comments about it. Also do you think you will be able to review the new Reaction charger. Would like to know what you think of it.

[@zonegamma8197]

i am convinced, Spektrum here is my money

[@TheRcSaylors]

They make a great charger! Well worth the investment 👍😀⚓😎

[@imserious2187]

Spektrum is the only brand that makes smart lipo batteries?

[@bobbysimpson5540]

Arrma has ec5 will these batteries and system work fine with that Plug? Thanks.

[@MRPB54]

You need a converter to IC3 which you can make or they sell it also

[@troyflanagan173]

How many AMPS AND VOLTAGE DO U GO TO OR DOES THE CHARGER DO IT ON ITS OWN

[@manueljr2974]

Do those fit on the traxxas x MAXX

[@aldohz]

I've been doing some research looking for the best charger technology out there. This charger's user interface is almost identical as the ISDT SC-608 (relatively older) smart charger. I Wonder if this new spektrum technology is way behind ISDT's BattGo technology.

[@frjeff]

Two Questions 1) Will my non-smart EC3 batteries charge on this or do I need adapter on charge cable? 2) Will I be able to use a “Storage” mode for my non-smart batteries?

[@obxgyrene]

Yes, you can us it with non-smart batteries with EC3 connectors, and you can also discharge these same batteries to storage voltage. In my opinion, Nate is correct when he said that the Smart Technology is one of the best innovations in the hobby.

[@frjeff]

Robert Yanacek - Thanks. But, have read too many bad reviews today to buy it.

[@ronaldbrown6077]

What about boat loops?

[@imserious2187]

Is it recommended to use the spektrum batteries with that charger?

[@TheRcSaylors]

You can charge any batteries with this charger, there are just more benefits to using the SMART batteries 👍😁😎⚓

[@randyborrero8604]

I have two 3s Lipo Spectrum batts 5000mah / 111v / 100c and when I charge both this charger errors with an output over charge error... what can I do to avoid it and be able to use both charging channels? The charger and batts are just days old with 2 cycles on them.

[@PhillyDee215]

Hey 👋 my spectrum 5000mah 6s 22.2v battery won't fit my s150 spectrum charger...any help 🙏

[@obxgyrene]

The S150 is unable to charge anything more than a 4S.

[@PhillyDee215]

@@obxgyrene yup, found out the hard way🙄

[@carlosancinez9116]

Hey man thanks for the awesome content, I got this charger and I was using the storage mode, it is discharging at a rate of -0.2A, this is very slow, is this normal? I'm trying to discharge a 6s 5000mah 100c Thanks

[@gdub5603]

Do these spektrum smart batteries need to be programmed with a smart charger to do this or do they automatically discharge to storage voltage after the default time no matter what charger you use to charge them? thanks guys. fantastic entertaining videos. thanks

[@TheRcSaylors]

They automatically discharge straight from the factory! The charger can change settings, like how long it waits before starting to discharge among other things. They work great without the SMART charger as well though 👍😉 If this video helped at all, please consider clicking one of our links before making your battery purchase. It helps to support us at no extra cost to you. Thanks, and enjoy 😁😎⚓

[@gdub5603]

@@TheRcSaylors thanks gal and guy. I’m running a spektrum 11.1v 5000ma 50c lipo smart battery in my v3 typhon blx. I’m using a spektrum s150 mini charger which doesn’t have a storage mode and. I want to get the most from my lipo packs as their pretty expensive as well so I was curious as to if the spektrum smart lipo batteries automatically self discharged to storage voltage 3.8v from the factory after a day of no use. You said they do and the default factory setting is 12 hours correct? thanks

[@gdub5603]

@@TheRcSaylors thanks to you guys. awesome channel chock full of entertainment and excellent advice

[@gdub5603]

@@TheRcSaylors my next lipo will definitely come from your link😊