GUIDE: How to Charge a LiPo Battery

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Today I show you how to properly charge and discharge a LiPo on three different chargers.
Please read our guide below on LiPo safety, care and use. LiPo batteries require very specific charging, a LiPo alarm and safe storage practices.
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  • @cascas1672
    @cascas16724 жыл бұрын

    Man ive always wanted to learn this stuff

  • @idog5423
    @idog54234 жыл бұрын

    oooooh gardening sounds fun. I'm glad that you're able to get outside right now.

  • @swagdaddydiego6643

    @swagdaddydiego6643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gardening is EPIC.

  • @congokael8087
    @congokael80874 жыл бұрын

    I just did my first plug change on a lipo today (XT30 to XT60) - and of course used your video as reference! Thanks for this new installment!

  • @derekwagner157
    @derekwagner1574 жыл бұрын

    Hugely assistive video. New to LiPo and had been overwhelmed by it. You made it much easier to sort out! Thanks!!

  • @volcanicus3459
    @volcanicus34592 жыл бұрын

    thanks luke, just made the jump to lipos and it was rather intimidating at first knowing these things can explode... this was really helpful and i feel much more comfortable using them now :)

  • @Noodll
    @Noodll4 жыл бұрын

    I was actually looking for a guide like this, and my man uploaded it just at the right time!

  • @liamsomeone6333
    @liamsomeone63334 жыл бұрын

    Just as I was going to return my chinesium charger and get a good one from hobbyking, your e3 charger is back in stock and this vid pops up. Thanks so much.

  • @Sunny-yf5eu
    @Sunny-yf5eu4 жыл бұрын

    I got this notification right after I struggled to charge my 2s

  • @nickchao8499

    @nickchao8499

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice bro

  • @chesterrory
    @chesterrory Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, informative video! Thank you!

  • @PlayingAmongtheStars
    @PlayingAmongtheStars4 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a LiPo and charger from y'all! This is awesome thanks!

  • @obi-wankenobi8778
    @obi-wankenobi87783 жыл бұрын

    A really great field charger/discharger is the ToolkitRC M8S. ~$50, with a display, can balance charge up to an 8s battery, (Li-Po, Li-Fe, Li-Ion, Ni-Mh, or Lead Acid)

  • @Pxe-qh3tj
    @Pxe-qh3tj4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! The video was good and the explanation was good. Right before this video I almost blew up my old charger!

  • @mr.j1013
    @mr.j10134 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thank mate

  • @woomyntime488
    @woomyntime4884 жыл бұрын

    Just one less thing for me to explode I guess

  • @didgeridont1066
    @didgeridont10666 ай бұрын

    This was very helpful. Thanks!

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    6 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @ksawery6568
    @ksawery65683 жыл бұрын

    After playing airsoft with my new 2s 2000mah lipo, one of the cells read around 4V, whilst the other one discharged to 2.8V. I’ve read that they should always discharge equally, and never below 3V. They both charge up to 4.2V using a balance charger. Is the battery broken and should I get rid of it, or is there a potential fix? Thanks

  • @luketanton4056
    @luketanton40562 жыл бұрын

    Does the advice for the first two apply to the Imax B3 and B6 chargers which are similar?

  • @ryansadventures8708
    @ryansadventures87083 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you making this video because I plan on buying a Jupiter and since I need a 3s Lipo for it to work I don’t want to be stupid and burn my house down.

  • @simondavanzo4716
    @simondavanzo47164 жыл бұрын

    Having run an RC car club for about a decade I've seen more lipo problems charging with 'lipo safety bags' than without. Cells will expand well before catching fire and if you can see that you can stop charging before it goes up. Bags are safer if it does go wrong, but mean that failure is more likely. That said its worth mentioning that in all those years I've only seen 4 proper lipo fires - 2 human error (wrong cell type selected) and 2 from accidental punctures.

  • @jacobdelvalle7174
    @jacobdelvalle71742 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias Señor 🤙🏻

  • @OptiTron43
    @OptiTron433 жыл бұрын

    if you use a lipo for a little bit of time every day, say for a bit of target practice and drills, would it be better to storage charge it after the 3rd or 4th day? or can i keep plucking away safely at the battery until it’s time to recharge it?

  • @laggypenguin7107
    @laggypenguin71072 жыл бұрын

    Any advice on how to charge a 14s battery ? Great content btw !

  • @gasman442
    @gasman4423 жыл бұрын

    How long can you leave them in a storage charge state? If I leave them in that state for the winter months, are they ok or do I need to storage charge them again after so long?

  • @Skrtttttttttt
    @Skrtttttttttt Жыл бұрын

    Hi love The Video i got the D2 and i use it for Charging my 6S Lipo, now i have also a 4S but The D2 Dosen’t have The same connector Size so i have to buy onother charger or There are some adaptor?

  • @duoraziel1979
    @duoraziel19794 жыл бұрын

    I have a Imax B6 charger. You used to sell them and don't have in stock anymore. Is there a issue with that charger? I have had great experiences with its settings and alarms. Also I use the extended 2s and 3s cables I got from either ood or foam blast(I don't remember who tho)to have more room to keep batt in a lipo bag..are those cables still ok to use?

  • @dawnwilson8135
    @dawnwilson81354 жыл бұрын

    Is red artifact cage and you weel (out of dart weels ) with valcery a good set up for hvz?

  • @doubledog5894
    @doubledog5894 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. Great topic. Question, I’m new to the hobby and I have a basic LiPo charger - Ultra Power UP4AC. I have both 1/18 and 1/24 WLtoys cars which use these tiny 2S LiPo’s in the 400-2200 mah range. My charger runs 1, 2 or 3 amps. For these smaller batteries below 1000 mah, do I charge with the 1 amp setting or do I need to upgrade my charger so I can charge lower amps? Thanks.

  • @ChazMations
    @ChazMations3 жыл бұрын

    I wish they had a kit of the bag, charger, tester and more

  • @Pxe-qh3tj
    @Pxe-qh3tj4 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking of buyng the bronto lipo safety bag do you think its good?

  • @shiramyers
    @shiramyers2 жыл бұрын

    For that first charger, can you charge any liPo on that? I’ve got a similar charger and a 3S 2200 mAh 50c liPo battery and wondering if it’s safe to charge?

  • @eleanordawes8634
    @eleanordawes86342 жыл бұрын

    I know this isn't related to charging the lipo but how do you know what lipo is best for what blaster I've kind of got stuck trying to find out

  • @magnoliaonly6488
    @magnoliaonly64884 жыл бұрын

    Hey Im out of darts Legit Everyone after he shoots one: *Are u sure about that*

  • @brandendunagan8822

    @brandendunagan8822

    4 жыл бұрын

    I mean yeah he has balls not darts.

  • @magnoliaonly6488

    @magnoliaonly6488

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@brandendunagan8822 lol

  • @nikhilmanda355
    @nikhilmanda3554 жыл бұрын

    So on the basic charger all of the lights have to be green to put it in your blaster correct

  • @hawknotfunny5322
    @hawknotfunny53223 жыл бұрын

    Man I wish I new this

  • @dawnwilson8135
    @dawnwilson81354 жыл бұрын

    What is a good cage and flywheel setup that I can get at your shop that will hit between 120 and 130 on 3s and uses Valkyries and is the red artifact cages a low Crush to medium crush I cannot tell if it is what is a good fly weel for it

  • @liamsomeone6333
    @liamsomeone63334 жыл бұрын

    Do you know a good rapidstrike mod guide with bobololo's switch plate? I'm a pretty new modder and the only good mod guide I know is the mtb one, but that's a dual switch set up

  • @linyanaung461
    @linyanaung4613 жыл бұрын

    Can you give me an advice of how much amps do I charge my battery?I'm using a yokomo yz 114 plus charger and the battery is 4200 MAH 3 cell. I want to charge as fast as possible but in a safe way. Can u give me an advice?

  • @Brunkin
    @Brunkin4 жыл бұрын

    When is there a charger to lipo 2s battery in Your shop?

  • @rasheedgregory3459
    @rasheedgregory34593 жыл бұрын

    Ok my charger shows total and individual cell voltage....the manual says it will beep and stop charging automatically. I have 3s batts and for some reason it charges it pass 11.1 volts and doesn't beep...does that mean the charger is faulty "even though it's relatively new" or the battery total capacity is higher than it says?

  • @cesarango01
    @cesarango013 жыл бұрын

    Question. If I have a battery of 1550mah. Do I go 1.6 or lower to 1.5? I have no tenths on my charger. Thank you.

  • @manoahdonker
    @manoahdonker8 ай бұрын

    what are dose little buzzer for then? and how do you use the duzzer

  • @suchitchandrashekhar3064
    @suchitchandrashekhar3064 Жыл бұрын

    for 3c 11.1v how much time would be sufficient for a battery to get fully charged?

  • @holdupmaster
    @holdupmaster3 ай бұрын

    always curious how the amp-hours became so prevalent with RC when Whs seems to be more common on the home batteries.

  • @Hygenikz
    @Hygenikz6 ай бұрын

    Do you have a beginner’s guide for LIPO battery users who use it for Laegendary Triton brushed 1:20 scale & Laegenary Sonic brushless 1: 16 scale? I would really appreciate any help I can get.

  • @jesse1794
    @jesse17942 жыл бұрын

    Do I need to storage charge them after I just used them and they are out of juice?

  • @jasonjason2789
    @jasonjason27893 жыл бұрын

    My balance charger will only work for my 3s 5000mah battery if I charge at 2.2 or less. Does it matter?

  • @countofserenno7605
    @countofserenno76053 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone got the battery check lower cell voltage error on the turnigy accucell c150 charger? I got a turnigy 1.5 2s lipo about a week ago and am trying to get it to storage charge. In the manual it says "Cell voltage of the battery pack is lower the termination voltage control (TVC), check the battery and the TVC setting, then restart." I already tried with the TVC setting at the lowest (3,000 mV/S). Hobbyking said the battery would be shipped at 30% charge and I have not used it.

  • @vampiremey7666
    @vampiremey76663 жыл бұрын

    I have a question,can i use a 800mah charger to charge a 2200mah lipo battery? Will it do any harm or somethings else please tell me.

  • @azzabas2827
    @azzabas28273 жыл бұрын

    So do I have to let all of the cells on the basic one go green for the 2 cell plug in 6:19

  • @Bombarty
    @Bombarty Жыл бұрын

    I have the first basic charger and when I plug in my 11.1v 140mah battery it flashed red on all three cells what do I do

  • @MrSaghezi
    @MrSaghezi2 жыл бұрын

    how did you get the 4c discharge rate?

  • @lostinperiphery
    @lostinperiphery2 жыл бұрын

    At 13:07, even though you set the storage rate to 6a, once the charger started discharging it seems to top out at 0.8a…. Or am I missing something? (I just got an imax b6, and noticed my discharge rate is only around 0.6a) Related, if you set the “storage amps” at 6a, and your battery voltage had been LOWER than the end storage voltage, would that 6a setting risk charging the battery UP to storage at an amperage higher than the battery can handle?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    The discharge rate is limited as a safety feature of the chargers to keep things from getting too hot. Any setting you make is the maximum possible if could go. In practice, the charger will do only as much as it determines is safe.

  • @ianquinn9121
    @ianquinn91214 жыл бұрын

    Lots of good information- curious though as to how to fix a battery that is out of balance though. I have one of your Turnigy Graphene 950mah 65c 3s lipos 2x cells are reading normal ranges but the 3rd cell is dead like .08v - is my battery done? or can it be saved? thanks

  • @deehive
    @deehive2 жыл бұрын

    Can i charge using the xt60 cord only?

  • @Aexeq
    @Aexeq3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I watched some guides and realized, that a 1ah 30C won't power 2 fangs. Also I learned how to use my battery's safely. I hope I don't screw up that voltmeter placement to be good looking and providing me crucial information.

  • @Wuqz
    @Wuqz2 жыл бұрын

    Would it be okay to charge a 850mah battery at 0.8 amps? This would barely be under 1c.. I'd rather not buy a new charger but I also don't want to screw anything up.

  • @arghyadas5789
    @arghyadas5789 Жыл бұрын

    How much A should I select for a 6s 16000mah 15c lipo battery

  • @edgarh.8087
    @edgarh.80872 жыл бұрын

    When you’re battery is fully charged after charging do I leave the battery charging or do I disconnect and leave it aside until I’m gonna play? Or do I leave it plugged in the gun?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's best practice after your battery is fully charged to unplug it from the charger and set it aside in a LiPo bag until it is time to use your blaster. Keeping a battery on a charger or in a blaster (especially one without a cutoff switch) is more likely to cause problems than storing it.

  • @driohd4259
    @driohd42594 жыл бұрын

    Is it dangerous when you charge a 10 cell NiMh battery with a charger that is rated for 4 to 8 cell NiMh batteries?

  • @prodHazo
    @prodHazo3 жыл бұрын

    So what king of battery do i need for 60c 3,500mAH (7.4v) battery?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please read our guide below on LiPo safety, care and use. LiPo batteries require very specific charging, a LiPo alarm and safe storage practices: outofdarts.com/pages/lipo-safety We’d be happy to answer any more of your questions! Just shoot us an e-mail to orders@outofdarts.com. We are on e-mail much more consistently than social media and will respond to you much more promptly there!

  • @texrolyat
    @texrolyat3 жыл бұрын

    Are there safer lithium ion batteries available for nerf? Seems like a lot of hoops to jump through for these batteries. Thanks!

  • @frogsbutfrogs

    @frogsbutfrogs

    11 ай бұрын

    lifepo4 batteries by coolook that are rechargeable work

  • @DBZSeanzie
    @DBZSeanzie3 жыл бұрын

    First time even thinking about using a lipo and this is so stressful. This helps. If I’m understanding this correctly I can charge a battery, use it, store it at less than full charge post using, then charge it again just prior to use. Am I correct that a lipo should always be stored safety when not in use? Cannot leave it in the blaster?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Correct. More detailed information about LiPo safety and LiPo alarms can be found here: outofdarts.com/pages/lipo-safety Hope this helps!

  • @DBZSeanzie

    @DBZSeanzie

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@outofdarts thanks so much! Just got into nerf 12/2020, and have been buying up some blasters, and doing some light modding. Just got the spectrum and wanted to beef it up. Thanks again

  • @stevendepascale8364
    @stevendepascale83642 жыл бұрын

    I can’t find anything I’m looking for how to a charge a two wire just 1s lipo I have adapters thaat fit but do I need it to be like a 2s with est only battery I don’t understand I don’t wanna plug in and have a fire

  • @Bad-dl2ks
    @Bad-dl2ks4 жыл бұрын

    When your so early that the video hasn’t even completely finished loading.

  • @onetwo9824
    @onetwo98242 жыл бұрын

    What if you completely discharged the battery on your first flight and than left it for a week or so?

  • @benjaminscordamaglia6031
    @benjaminscordamaglia60313 жыл бұрын

    What is the maximum charge for a 4s battery. Because when I plug it into my drone it starts beeping when the battery is at 15.5 volts. Thanks!

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please read our guide below on LiPo safety, care and use. LiPo batteries require very specific charging, a LiPo alarm and safe storage practices. outofdarts.com/pages/lipo-safety We’d be happy to answer any more of your modding questions! Shoot us an e-mail to orders@outofdarts.com. We are on e-mail much more consistently than social media and will respond to you much more promptly there!

  • @DiogoSantos-ln1nz
    @DiogoSantos-ln1nz2 жыл бұрын

    So it doesn't matter if the batter is at 25% or 75%, I still charge it the same way and the charger takes care of stopping when it reaches the maximum voltage right?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    For the most part, yes. The more expensive chargers have other options, like storage charge, but they all charger similarly. Make sure you read the owners manual of your particular charger, though. Our knowledge doesn't compare to the people that actually built the product you're using.

  • @tiaedwards8320
    @tiaedwards8320 Жыл бұрын

    How do I charge my yowoo graphene battery ?

  • @mmelkku4944
    @mmelkku49443 жыл бұрын

    is a lipo bag absolutely a must have

  • @mmelkku4944

    @mmelkku4944

    3 жыл бұрын

    i bought an airsoft gun and forgot the lipo bag

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    A LiPo bag is the bare minimum for safe charging, storage, and handling. We strongly recommend getting one. - Perry

  • @davidrc6258
    @davidrc62583 жыл бұрын

    great video. Why RC cars Lipo battery are always "dangerous" while laptop, mobile phone and many other appliance seems safer?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Household Li-ion batteries run at a lower current, and have built-in control circuitry which theoretically makes them safer. Hobby-Grade LiPos run at a higher current draw and have no control circuitry, which is why we strongly recommend the use of LiPo Alarms.

  • @hadynmcloughlin4661
    @hadynmcloughlin46612 жыл бұрын

    HI could you help at all? My new Zapper Lipo battery says 'over voltage' even after setting it to the correct specs. What am I doing wrong?! New to the hobby and dont want to kill my first battery, Could it be that the battery charger settings itself are wrong? Thanks in advance

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Shoot us an email at orders@outofdarts.com! It will be much easier to help you over there.

  • @hadynmcloughlin4661

    @hadynmcloughlin4661

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@outofdarts sorted thanks

  • @mr.eggiplier4030
    @mr.eggiplier4030 Жыл бұрын

    Is it ok to charge it overnight? I found mine after several years and lost the manual, so I don't remember:/

  • @akosiraulo1433
    @akosiraulo14333 жыл бұрын

    Hello that lipo battery can i also in 2 way radio? And what is the discharge voltage.

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the battery. We have specs on each of our battery listings. If you have any more questions, shoot us an email to orders@outofdarts.com - Perry

  • @il_dav
    @il_dav3 жыл бұрын

    What can i do of red light don’t turn in? 6:07

  • @obiwonkenobi
    @obiwonkenobi2 жыл бұрын

    I have a love hate relationship with these damn lipo bats

  • @robertholmes5550
    @robertholmes55503 жыл бұрын

    How come when I charge and get three green lights if I plug back in it goes back to three red and will recharge before use ?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a good question! Shoot us an email to orders@outofdarts.com so we can assist you further.

  • @robertholmes5550

    @robertholmes5550

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@outofdarts ok I have done hopefully you can help with my issue

  • @eggbag4182
    @eggbag41823 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I think I'll use IMRs instead.

  • @stephenwhitney2666
    @stephenwhitney26664 жыл бұрын

    I have a question about Lipos, is it a bad thing to have a C rating many times higher then what I will ever use? I have a 1.5 ah 80C Lipo and I’m only using Valkyrie motors (28 amp stall current) will it fry the micro switch? Or will it be just fine?

  • @valdemareklund5269
    @valdemareklund52693 жыл бұрын

    My Charger started a loud fan is that normal?

  • @sethpriestman3246
    @sethpriestman32464 жыл бұрын

    I am confused about the safety switch... I was going to get one but then Luke said that what you have to take it out when your not using it...I'm so confused

  • @falconfury1302

    @falconfury1302

    3 жыл бұрын

    You only plug it in when using the blaster. This will beep when you need to charge. When charging, take the alarm off.

  • @hugoK1000
    @hugoK10002 жыл бұрын

    So how do you know when it's fully charged? Looking at the volts?

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    The voltage display and/or beep varies by model. Read through your charger's manual to know what to expect when the battery is fully charged. If you have any further questions, shoot us an email to orders@outofdarts.com; we can explain in much more detail there.

  • @soumiksaha720

    @soumiksaha720

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@outofdarts Bro if i store this battery with long time with storage voltage in safe place , that storage time period without any reason this types of battery can explore ? Actually i am new user in this battery.

  • @killervinx
    @killervinx Жыл бұрын

    My battery charger blinks red and doesn't charge the battery, I try to disconnect it and plug it back in but nothing

  • @WilhelmScreamer
    @WilhelmScreamer Жыл бұрын

    So the simple one can not do a storage charge?

  • @martus606cz5
    @martus606cz5 Жыл бұрын

    7:58 How do i find out how many A can i enter there

  • @eleanordawes8634
    @eleanordawes86342 жыл бұрын

    Do all these things apply to imr batteries aswell

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    They certainly don't hurt, but IMRs have protected cells, so the risk of fire or other issues are lessened.

  • @eleanordawes8634
    @eleanordawes86342 жыл бұрын

    So how do you know if your battery is done

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really depends on the charger. Read the user manual for your specific model thoroughly for more accurate information.

  • @smingjr
    @smingjr2 жыл бұрын

    How long does it take to charge the .95 at 4.75 amps? A quick response would be appreciated.

  • @phr3ui559
    @phr3ui5593 жыл бұрын

    What does “C” mean

  • @alexread4800
    @alexread48004 жыл бұрын

    Why xt 60 and not xt 30

  • @dirtrider88
    @dirtrider882 жыл бұрын

    so 3c charge rate for a 350 mAh battery would be just over 1 amp? why isnt there any calculators on google that could tell me that

  • @aviation4lifedk
    @aviation4lifedk Жыл бұрын

    Help My turnigy is flashing red

  • @Tbug20
    @Tbug202 жыл бұрын

    How do I know how many Cs my battery can take? The instructions don't specify, it looks like they used the same one for every battery so it's super generic on info.

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shoot us an email to orders@outofdarts.com and we'd be happy to help with specifics!

  • @GanLepig
    @GanLepig11 ай бұрын

    5:27 it blinking red for me

  • @johntuffy5721
    @johntuffy5721 Жыл бұрын

    1c is the maximum charge rate . 1c will reduce cycle life of your battery. If you want the most cycles , charge at .2 c .

  • @contraststriker8198
    @contraststriker81983 жыл бұрын

    Really prefer NIMH for nitro cars. Imagine a battery fire with the tank full of nitro.

  • @outofdarts

    @outofdarts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your perspective. I don't suppose we have that problem with blasters 😅, but LiPos certainly have their limits.

  • @demoknightgaming7190
    @demoknightgaming71902 жыл бұрын

    As long as your not stupid your safe

  • @szymonzak6681
    @szymonzak66814 жыл бұрын

    You should use gardening gloves

  • @Wings_of_foam
    @Wings_of_foam6 ай бұрын

    RTFM!

  • @davidfarmer2049
    @davidfarmer20499 ай бұрын

    starts 2:00

  • @gavingross2174
    @gavingross21743 жыл бұрын

    The one guy who disliked probably burned his house down...

  • @Ab90254

    @Ab90254

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol yeah

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