Thanks Ryan, I didn't realize my batteries were going to auto discharge. I had set timer for 72 hours. But it's been a couple of days so I thought I needed to discharge them "manually" I realize now it's automatic but I set it to 48 hours instead of 72.

Holy crap, i'm returning my venom batteries for these. The auto discharge feature is amazing.

You must have been reading my mind just got home from HobbyTown with adapter cable for my 6S battery and was having trouble with auto storage screen.. Thanks for your time.

@JoshWeaverRC

4 жыл бұрын

Must have been the smart batteries. Couldn't resist!

Thanks man, I just got smart batteries and charger today. Was looking at how to check and set the discharge. Ur video was perfect!

Salute to you Maj. Great tutorial. I just bought one of the Smart chargers, now to get the Smart Checker. (Sgt. Mike H. F-5E crew chief ret.)

Great info Ryan. That long push was what I was missing, thanks for passing this on.

Getting smarter everday. Good information on the Smart technology.

Great up close vid. I just ordered all this stuff for my planes. I’m with you on upside down reading . It takes talent lol 😂

Great job,,,,,,😎

@PilotRyanMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dbc

Ryan. Thanks for the little tutorial on the SMART tech. I’m like you...I think i’ll be transitioning to this Smart stuff myself. I sure wish HH would have included that adapter for the big Smart batteries for use with that S1500....Hint hint....Horizon...If your watching. All good anyway. 👊😉👍

I’m new to this and found this guy really helpful. Many thanks bud !!

Great job Ryan, big things happening, wait for it lol, getting smarter myself along with Cody’s help, great video buddy👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤓🤓

Great info Ryan. I have too many other batteries right now, but can see myself switching over to Smart in the future.

Thankyou this is very helpful and SMART!!!👍👍

Hey Ryan checking it out now, thank you, Jeff in LA USA

As always great learning video.

Thank you, you answered my question.

Ryan , its the best thing since sliced bread

Thanks for this great information. 👍👏👏

There are no Task Settings labeled "Smart Discharge" or even an "Auto Discharge". There are only 3 settings and they are named: "Charge", "Discharge" and "Storage". You can ruin a perfectly good battery if you don't push the arrow that last third time down to "Storage". If you go only as far as Discharge without knowing it, the battery will be discharged down to zip. This has been my experience but I luckily caught it at 2 volts. My Comment is a warning about using the "Discharge" setting as I almost ruined my battery. The "Instruction Manual" because it in only safety and regulatory,,, not How to use the settings and what they mean. (thrown in the box to fulfill a regulatory requirement .) They need to do a proper DFU (Directions For Use) . You video is very good in that it shows how to set the "Storage" task but do not address, demonstrate, or use the "Discharge" Task. I have not been able to find an answer anywhere despite hours of research on the Spektrum S1200 G2 Smart Charger. Question #1: In Settings: TASK: There are 3 choices: Charge, Discharge, and Storage. What is the technical difference between two settings on " Storage" and "Discharge"? I know what Storage does. It will bring up the voltage or lower the voltage to the presets you set with the XBC100 Smart Checker. The Problem: I set the S1200 to "Discharge" to reduce the charge on a fully charged battery I did not get to use on my flying day. The Issue was that after a while, maybe after 1/2 hr it pulled the voltage down to 2 volts and I was alarmed and stopped it. What is the purpose of the "Discharge Setting"? If I had used the Storage setting there would not have been a problem. I hope you can try this out because I haven't been able to find any explanation or actual official guidance on this TASK called "Discharge" when they should at least have a warning about its use. Thanks in advance.

Thanks Ryan 😎

I’m glad you finally figured how to use the Smart Checker.When you got all that stuff for free tried to tell you how it works but you thought I was full of .....

Wow .. Way too cool

Will this show voltage on 1s lipos? Specs show for for 1s but also say input voltage starts at 5v.

Hi Ryan, I can finally show up tonight!! If you're looking for a suggestion for a show topic, how about how to hook up the Aura 8? I've tried with two receivers , a Lemon 10 channel and a Spektrum AR7610 and no luck. Out of frustration, I ordered a Spektrum AR8010t which I supposedly can 'S Bus' into the Aura 8. Hopefully this will work but seeing as you have some Flex Innovations airplanes, you'd be a lot more familiar with the system, thanks, Dan

This is great. I'll get SMART after I outgrow my Protek Prodigy🙂

Hi 👋 there love your videos when changing the 3s smart battery what current should I have on ?

I really really like these batteries, however, rcjetwerx and roaring tops are hard not to still get also

Just got this setup and have a question about the auto storage. Let's say if you set it to 12h setting is that when it starts discharging or when it's finished by?? Can't seem to find answer to this anywhere

@PilotRyanMedia

Жыл бұрын

i can only assume thats when it begins

Great info as i had trouble figuring this out. lucky for me you and Dave helped me on the live feed! Q: you can also change the charge current, mine are set to 3.3A I know it can be set lower, as yours are 3.2A in the video. 2200 3s pack should be at ?? 3.0A 1.0A ... i charge with the S150 and that is the settings i can choose from. Thanks for your input Ryan!

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

If you want to charge at 1c it should be 2.2A

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Oh right the s150 is limited in a way. You’d be fine at 3.0, just know it’s slightly above 1c. Not a huge deal

@WildBillFlysRC

4 жыл бұрын

Pilot Ryan Media I’ve been charging at 1A now, a little slow but that is fine with me. Thank you Ryan 👍

@JoshWeaverRC

4 жыл бұрын

2200 mAh is 2.2 Ah (milli=thousandths, of course) milli-amphere hour. So the 2.2 amp is from the 2.2 Ah. (Some batteries label it 2.2 vs 2200 or Ah vs mAh) Spelling out the Ah is amp hour. So it means it has the capacity of delivering 2.2 amp current for 1 hour. That would be 1 C discharge. 20 C discharge is discharging 20 times faster than the capacity of the battery, so 2.2 amp (or 2.2 Ah or 2200 mAh) x 20 C = 44 amps max recommended discharge current (some batteries have a momentary burst rating that would be a higher C - think about a quad punching out vertically). Charging at 2.2 amp would be 1 hour charging, but not that long in actuality as we only drain 60 percent of capacity or less per run. If you're charging at 1 C for really any battery it mostly always works out that in 40 minutes or less they are done. The C is always related to the capacity. Big dog eats a big bowl but with a bigger bites than a little dog and his little bowl, you get the point. They finish at the same time. The voltage doesn't really come into play for this calc, as long as you set it correct for your cell count. As long as you balance charge each time, your charger will make sure you have the cell count correct as it accounts for the voltage of each cell throughout the cycle. Trust me, I was confused on this stuff for a long time. If this seems too much, read it over and over. I promise, you'll be passing it along before you know it.

Forgive my ignorance but I’m fairly new to the lipo battery world. Once I set my discharge on the smart checker I don’t need to have the battery plugged into the charger any longer for it to discharge? I just want to make sure I’m understanding this correctly.

Hey Ryan awesome vids! Question, I thought the whole idea with the Smart batteries was not having to plug in the balance lead? On the Smart FB forums I think Tom G stated you only need to plug in the main battery lead? Thanks again, enjoying these vids on Smart tech.

@aedu83

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly my Question. Why do you have to connect the balance plug? When the battery was connected to the checker without balancer, cell 1 and 2 showed 4.2v after the balancer got connected, 4.178 and 4.187??

@ddfwaj

4 жыл бұрын

aedu83 Yeah I never noticed that but my guess is the checker is exactly that just a rough guide. In order to balance accurately you have to plug in the balance lead. Seems really stupid to have all this tech built into a battery and still have to plug in the balance lead, whats the point!

I have standardized all of my batteries and chargers to XT style plugs. Does Spektrum chargers come with XT receptacles or do i have to make adaptors?

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

They use EC/ic connectors

How can spektrum chargers be plugged in at the field? My HiTec charger can be plugged into a DC port at the field. We have solar power out there. I haven't seen anything that allows you to do this with the smart chargers.

Can you set auto discharge using the spektrum ss150 charger and spektrum smart lipo batteries? thanks

I have a new 3s lipo 5000 mah smart tech battery. I don’t have a Spektrum charger. I noticed after I charge the battery when I check it’s charge level 2 days later it’s about 50% charged. I thought battery was bad. I have 2 and both do it same thing. I assume they are auto discharging? Any thoughts?

@PilotRyanMedia

2 жыл бұрын

They are auto discharging

Ryan, can you tell me what kind of connector is a FMS P-47 Razorback 1500mm ECU? The reason I'm asking before I but all 5S G-2 Smart Battery's for the plane I want make sure that I don't need a Adapter for them. Thank you in advance!

@PilotRyanMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Mine came from China direct. Let me ask my friends at Horizon for you. I’ll answer here.

@PilotRyanMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Xt60 and ec5. They have implemented ec5 on newer P47s. If you shop consider using my website to get to horizon.

although at a slower rate; can't you just use the smart checker to dis-charge ? there is a 'cell balance' function so if you set the cells for 3.80 v., will it discharge too that level and then give an audible beep? I'm still experimenting :-) . I use that checker and smart batteries...thanks

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

JCB 67 yes

Hey Pilot Ryan! Are you saying once to set the auto storage you can unplug the battery and put it in a Lipo bag and it will discharge? Or does it have to be plugged into your charger?

@PilotRyanMedia

3 жыл бұрын

It does not need to be plugged in

Do these batteries have a built in cut off built in?

Hi Ryan, after two days does the battery discharge itself or do you have to have it plugged into the charger to drain it down?

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

It does it itself with no plug ins required

Hey boss I just bought a 6s 50c 4000mah, bashed it twice and it seems it is stuck on auto discharge? What are the default auto discharge settings of a brand new lipo?

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

You know what I’m not exactly sure. In my experience the auto discharge is not set at all until the user sets it. The only batteries I have with auto discharge are the ones I set.

@gaberealrc7355

4 жыл бұрын

@@PilotRyanMedia after my research I found the default voltage would be 3.80v though, and mine is discharging below that. It was fine til my last bash. I'll give horizon a call. Thx for the response though!

Thanks Ryan, great video. I have a question: when you set the discharge for say 48 hrs, does that mean the battery will BEGIN to discharge in 48 hrs or it will BE discharged within 48 hrs? Thank you to anyone who can answer this for me.

@jairdabrini

3 жыл бұрын

Good question - hope you get an answer by OP. It could be for how long you are gonna store the battery also, I'm mean until the next planned use. If the battery can discharge itself using either the smart checker or the s1500 charger you shouldn't be able to input that it'll take +300 hours doing it as that would leave the battery with wrong storage voltage for many days and nights before being discharged to storage level. Gonna google the manual for that charger see if I can't find what that setting is about...

@Lord_Pistachio_Nut

2 жыл бұрын

Begin is the answer. It'll hold its charge (as well as mechanically possible) until the "self discharge" time you specify. Then, once 48 hours (or whatever you choose) hits it will start discharging to the specific voltage you specified (stock is 3.9v I believe) Though, it does take FOREVER for them to self discharge to storage specs so IMO it's best to just storage charge/discharge them through the smart charger when you know you're done for a while 🤷‍♂️ From what I've gathered, there's a little LED inside the batteries that turns on when self discharge starts - since there's only two ways to discharge 1)using the battery 2) heat - so it uses the battery via said LED. When you discharge via charger it's the heat method - charger pulls charge out of battery and converts it to heat. I see I'm 11 months late but it's never too late for the right answer lol

I just charged my 3 cell 2200 for the first time, new rtf carbon cub. Is there a place the battery needs to be for the week as it discharges itself? Special bag , out in the open in my tool bag? For safety. Thanks for your advice.

@PilotRyanMedia

3 жыл бұрын

somewhere safe, fireproof is recommended. A lot of people use those lipo safe bags or boxes.

@CG-px9qd

3 жыл бұрын

@@PilotRyanMedia Hello, I have 2 quick questions if you don’t mind. I have the smart checker from Spektrum and their s150 smart charger. I purchased 2 5000 mah 100c 36 Spektrum smart batts as well for an rc truck I purchased. Ok, first question is how many amps should I charge the battery at? S150 goes up to 5 amps. Secondly, what is the proper storage voltage for this size pack? I’ve seen mixed info online and I’d really like to take care of this equipment. They’re pricey but I wanted the best and I liked the smart tech . Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx, great vid by the way. I purchased the smart checker because of your vid. Thanks in advance! Take care ....

@3dTinker

3 жыл бұрын

@@CG-px9qd same here man just bought a rc with the s150 charger and battery bundle but im faurly new to this rc stuff especially lipos so if u have the smart batteries and the smart checker the batteries self discharge on there own or connected ???

@3dTinker

3 жыл бұрын

@@CG-px9qd and for the charging amps i seen a video that said it automatically sets you amps and stiff so you dont have to only when u want to

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

I am new to these size lipo batts. I purchased the Spektrum 5000 mah 36 100c. I have the Spektrum S150 smart charger and smart battery checker. I have two questions. First what is the max amps I can charge this battery at? The S150 goes up to 5 amps. Secondly, I’ve seen mixed info on storage voltage for these. What sis the proper storage voltage for this size Spektrum smart battery? They are pricey and I’d really like to care for them properly. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thx in advance. Great vid by the way, learned a lot.

@PilotRyanMedia

3 жыл бұрын

5 amps is only 1c on your battery so you’ll be fine. 3.8 volts per cell is storage voltage

@CG-px9qd

3 жыл бұрын

@@PilotRyanMedia Thanks for the response! I’m a drone guy and I understand how to care for their batts. The info on these big packs can get a bit overwhelming/ confusing lol. Thx again bud.

@PilotRyanMedia

3 жыл бұрын

The 3.8 per cell is good storage per cell for any size battery whether it’s 3s or 6s

@CG-px9qd

3 жыл бұрын

@@PilotRyanMedia My bad, one more question. After running a battery down, should you fully charge the battery then set the auto storage voltage with the smart checker?

@mandikian7338

2 жыл бұрын

@CG did you ever get the question answered about what to do after battery use? I am looking for the same answer- thanks

How do you do this and charge the smart batteries to Storage Charge on the Spektrum S120 and S150 chargers? (after Ive flown and the batteries are below storage charge)

Can i change the connector on a smart battery and balance charge it on a regular lipo charger ? if yes... what to do with the little wire ?

Good evening bro. This is off the subject. But what is the best or biggest battery you can use in the new P51 1450mm plane. ????

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

You can fit a 7000 but you will have to make arrangements. Biggest without modification I’d say 6000

@rabbitstrainroom6327

4 жыл бұрын

Pilot Ryan Media well I got a couple 3600 and a couple 6000. I just wanted to make sure they won’t hurt anything in the electrical. Thanks bro. Looking forward to more of your video’s. I want the p51 1700mm bad lol.

2 years late but do they get hot when they self discharge?

Why does it take 3 hours to put a smart battery into storage? My Icharger 3010b only takes less than 30 minutes to put a battery into storage 3.88volts.

Is your hat 17.2 degrees skewed to the right or 17.4 degrees? How long does it take you to put it on? lol just ribbing ya.

So how do I storage a battery that's at lipo cutoff at like 3.64?

@PilotRyanMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Charge it up to storage charge around 3.8 a cell

@MudMonsterRacing4

2 жыл бұрын

@@PilotRyanMediaI understand that. I wanted one of these for a friend getting into the hobby, but no storage option is a dealbreaker for a new person I think. Plus u need to buy one of their checkers to set discharge.

Mine doesn't detect one of my batteries as smart anymore

@joshuaward5116

3 жыл бұрын

Check the metal prong to see if it got pushed in too far. If it is pull it out with needle nose pliers.

Slow connection here, can't watch it!

@JoshWeaverRC

4 жыл бұрын

Cool for you to check in and have a good time over there Vic.

So Auto storage isn't enabled for my apparently overpriced smart battery until I buy this other $40 do-dad? Frustrating

@PilotRyanMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Since you get to pick when it begins to auto discharge yourself the default is off. The smart chargers are able to set the auto discharge as well

@joeb4957

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I bought the S150 that doesn't let you program