LiPo Charging Made Easy! Spektrum SMART S2200 LiPo Charger & G2 Battery Overview| RC Driver

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We receive a lot of emails from people asking how to properly charge LiPo battery packs and even emails about being scared to charge a LiPo. We understand! All those warning labels are pretty overwhelming. But Spektrum has been hard at work making LiPo battery charging as safe and as user friendly as possible. Please be aware, you should always use proper caution when using, charging and maintaining LiPos, but this new Spektrum G2 Smart Technology Charger and Battery system will make it very easy for you. We got our hands on the new Spektrum G2 SMART S2200 charger and G2 LiPo battery packs and Greg studied up his best to give you the best possible overview of this new LiPo battery charging technology. If you want and easy to use LiPo charging system and battery set-up, you need to watch this video!
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@CCxRC 3 года назад

Great in-depth video as always Greg! I'm a fan of these batteries and ecosystem. G2 looks to be even better.

@CSAFMedia 3 года назад

I've stayed away from LiPo packs and confusing charge rates until seeing this video...thank you Spektrum 👏

@questionably_xavier9177 3 года назад

It’s amazing to see the hobby grow and improve, crazy to see the new tech these companies are creating

@rcdriver 3 года назад

Yup, just when you think they can’t come up with anything else... surprise!

@ianb.1603 3 года назад

Im loving the Spektrum G2. i got 3 S2200 chargers, four 2S, four 3S, and four 4S G2 Batteries and totally love them. Ill never buy any other Batteries unless i have to for a certain size. Most of my RC's run all Spektrum Electronics. I love having the telemetry.

@AvidRCWorld 3 года назад

Holy smokes!!! That is very awesome!! Love the new tech 😍

@HobbyPerfeXion 3 года назад

Awesome technology! Certainly will make things easier especially for people just getting started in the hobby. Great review thanks!

@puddleduckist 2 года назад

Wow, awesome system! Thanks for the in depth review. I'm new 2 the lipo world so this will come in handy.

@mikeb3427 3 года назад

This will definitely be my next set up for batteries and charger. I'm at an age where the simpler stuff is, the better. I just want stuff to work and it seems that this fits the bill.

@rcdriver 3 года назад

I hear ya. Testing this out the first time had me smiling like a kid with an ice cream. Just plugged it in and that was it! It did the rest. Didn’t even have to push a start button!

@paulomealey9027 3 года назад

Drive on Greg, Good walk through video time to up grade to the G2.

@GhostRider-ii7tz 3 года назад

I think the spectrum setups are great for new people getting into the hobby.I ordered the arma big rock.I also ordered a smart charger and smart lipo as well.looking forward to use the new system.

@brentpeavler5335 3 года назад

This is awesome!!! Can't wait to get one of these. 👍👍

@mathiasconner292 3 года назад

really awsome charger i think i might get it once i saw this charger i have a redcat volcano epx im enterying the hobby and this channel has really helped me out thx for this great reveiw

@RCRoads Год назад

That is so nice. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍 Great job as always. Love your channel.

@KnightCustoms 3 года назад

Very cool, a good system just got even better.

@jknewb6276 3 года назад

Wow I like the self storage after 3 days. That is cool

@Omega-ct6kd 3 года назад

My AC cord that came with the Spektrum SMART S2200 LiPo Charger that I just received today, was maybe 3ft long at best. But, the charger works great, I like it.

@tobyhall8198 3 года назад

Awesome video..helpful to see video with new tech

@Zoyboy 3 года назад

I'm just gettin in to the rc truck world and...yea, sounds easy enough to me!

@jerzinho92 2 года назад

Im in rc hobby for 30 years and smart system of spektrum is the most interesting technology in rc cars after lipo/brushless and 2,4ghz. DJI already propose telemetry and automatic for 10 years, but we were waiting for cars! I bought this charger and convinced by quality and possibilities offered. Its expensive vs hobbyking's style charger but power supply is included.

@matthewchiu2313 3 года назад

I love it... i cant wait till i get the losi lmt and this battery , charger setup...nkce vid!! :)

@jknewb6276 3 года назад

That will be a sick selection

@HazardSports 3 года назад

Exactly what I’m working on right now - LOL

@jimhimesjr 3 года назад

The old smart chargers like the s2100 have an update to auto charge like the G2 does. Uses the same interface. Works well. Glad they got rid of that stupid spinning button thing on the g1.

@jeromedaniels3914 2 года назад

Nice 👍🏾👍🏾

@jknewb6276 3 года назад

Horizon hobbies went up 35% during a pandemic...RC Hobby is so awesome!

@michaelmcgrath2380 Год назад

RC is a luxury, not a necessity. If they have extra challenges to produce and deliver your product you're going to pay more.

@jknewb6276 Год назад

@@michaelmcgrath2380 ummm I was talking about how much products they sold..... because so many people had to stay indoors or stay away from people hobbies like RC thrived and business went up during that time. Pretty sure you read it wrong...I'm not saying anything about prices

@jknewb6276 Год назад

@@michaelmcgrath2380 also if you consider RC a luxury then buddy you aren't living.

@Ayatollah123 2 года назад

Wow! You don't need the Smart batteries? I am definitely getting this charger. Thanks for doing this video.

@zonegamma8197 3 года назад

I bought a S2100 for the ease and safety. I'll update it and buy G2 from now on

@thegaragehub 3 года назад

I love this, back years years ago when lipos first came in they were a bit dangerous but they have gotten very safe and much better. Its awesome how many features there are and the versatility of the charger, as well as the technology in the batteries without the balance plug. I can justify the price of this platform for how easy and safe it is. Less to worry about and more time driving.

@davidwinter2417 Год назад

I purchased this charger and batteries after watching the video and it's FANTASTIC. Plug in the battery and it sets itself. Does anybody want to purchase my old chargers 🙂

@jsracer20x 3 года назад

thank you greg on the review, now that i watched the video i am transferring all my batteries to spektrum g2 and getting the charger as soon as its out

@nolanthatguy5558 3 года назад

Love the vids

@bigandcoolrcschool294 3 года назад

Everyone should!

@rcdriver 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@robertgrew3146 Год назад

I have the smart technology from Spectrum and totally love it, I also have the Traxxas Live and it's really nice also but for me I like Spectrum a bit better.

@keithsmodelsandrcs6593 3 года назад

Nice 👍

@charlesfairris 10 месяцев назад

Awsome tech talk as always. I would have liked to see you charge an older non smart battery. Because I am new to this lipo stuff. Love smart batteries except the price and I really like seeing backward compatability. Thank you

@RCKickschannel 3 года назад

I hope we start to see the Gen 2 in the UK soon.

@gourobkundu2173 3 года назад

Man, spektrum now did what Traxxas has been doing for years, no separate balance ports. This kinda sucks for me , as i use an universal charger, but it is great for someone getting into the hobby.

@kadenburton7450 3 года назад

Yeah but u like traxxas, spektrum batteries are actually good. I mean don't get me wrong traxxas lipos aren't bad but do they really expect me to run a 25c lipo in the Maxx? I think just get into the spektrum system an you're good cuz the chargers can charge other brands too. 😎

@jerzinho92 2 года назад

I use big universal chargers for years. And for me Spektrum smart system is a real up date in rc car Business, even for experimented hobbyist, as it covers esc, telemetry, chargers, batteries and of course radio. Traxxas knows how to make cars. Spektrum is going to Master all the rest...

@isaiahfurrow7414 2 года назад

The smart batteries aren't horribly expensive... and this charger DOES HAVE nice specs for charging watts...but it is so expensive to get the charger that I hesitate to start moving into the Smart Ecosystem... I also have my eye on a few different things, between an air radio, surface radio, and a handful of the packs they have made... For those not well versed in lipos, this is great tech...or for those who just want it simple to deal with... I may move into this someday.

@christophertoy2171 Год назад

Can you charge the older battery with this one i have some older ones and just got a few of the g2 batteries

@greendiode5522 3 года назад

No balance connector's means no option for lipo alarm and more likely to overdischarge batteries. Yes I know all of that information is available with telemetry but only if you have a Spektrum transmitter, esc and receiver in every single model you own which is an expensive proposition for those of us with lots of older models. I bought an S2100 and a couple of G1 SMART batteries last December and I really like them but worry now that Spektrum will discontinue the G1 batteries. The other problem with Horizon is they are notorious for refreshing product lines and discontinuing the old stuff with very short product life cycles. Next year they'll have G3 series and everything else will be discontinued.

@jerzinho92 2 года назад

They announced that G1 will be maintained, but you re right, its a risk. I hope they wont fall in the Apple disease. Spektrum is in radio for ages and i think they ll do what they say. If they want to break in batteries and chargers business, they dont have choice. Im sure other makers will follow the trend.

@richardprice4587 3 года назад

if your new to lipo batters this is so good coz you gust plug it in and off you go

@motor3head 3 года назад

Do you need to plug in the balance conn for g1 spektrum batts?

@jsracer20x 3 года назад

do you know where i can get an adapter to fit the ic3 and ic5 plug to traxxas plug and i love your videos and how you narrate the items

@tylerclub29 5 месяцев назад

I have a specktrum 2S LiPO with the S150 charger but I can no longer get my battery to charge. Any ideas?

@DonnieKluck 3 года назад

Does the auto discharge feature on the G2 batteries work when it is only plugged into the charger or does it work when you have the battery of the charge and when the prescribe set time comes out will start to auto discharge to storage mode?

@vsunshinejetermomoa344 11 месяцев назад

Hello, once it's charged, do you just unplug battery or is there a stop button? Didn't see a stop button or anything like it, so assuming you just unplug battery when done.

@MRPB54 3 года назад

I got a S2100 and its been great and its good to know that they will add G2 stuff to the G1 versions via firmware update Also I think they are gonna keep the G1 batteries alive filling out more battery types (hoping for more crawler oriented batteries from them)

@Eric78360 Год назад

How do you store these batteries when there’s no balance plug? I have no storage mode on this spektrum charger.

@randall4411 3 года назад

I got two nice chargers and now I want another one is the only problem I have with it . Now we need a smart checker we can use at the field .

@capt.barbossa3479 2 года назад

I just got this charger along with 2/G2 6S lipos for it...just getn back into the boating hobby after like 25yrs...question; is there a on the go" car charger type plug to charge while at a lake/field...?

@carlwill5009 Год назад

Yep I like the new Gen 2 charger I just got rid of my 1800 in the process of buying the 2200

@DonnieKluck 3 года назад

Greg is there any way to charge Traxxas ID batteries on the Spektrum G2 smart charger or not?

@averynelson8474 3 года назад

I really like the new spectrum chargers and batteries,I think this company has really stepped up the game. Great video

@Alohakoa59 3 года назад

On mine the buttons are extremely hard to push, like they’re set too deep, how’s yours?

@brsrc759 2 года назад

Do you know if I can charge these smart batteries with a regular balance charger?

@tapeweight 8 месяцев назад

Can you put it in storage mode and it does it automatically?

@DennisGrimsley 2 года назад

Thinking about getting this charger I have a hexfly 403 charger now and it charges thru the balance port. Can this battery charger do the same? Or do i need to get a adapter for the deans connector to charge that way? Sorry, just a newbie looking for help...

@shiftsgiggles962 7 месяцев назад

Looking for a new spektrum charger for planes. Any recommendations for 6s 7000mAh batteries? Hope to have some SMC 6s batts soon. Needing a new charger. Thanks. Great video.

@rhshel Год назад

which of these batteries will fit and work with the DX18 tx?

@mellomisfit 2 года назад

Hey there I have a quick question, I have two 6s spectrum smart batteries and need to dispose of them. Currently they are in a salt bath water soaking right now but at the moment I'm not getting much reaction out of the batteries like I am with some other cheap batteries and I need to figure out how to get them low enough to dispose of. I can't find much to read on about whether or not how to dispose of them but it seems like they are some incredibly Good batteries if you're going to use them around water, because the leads are not even having much reaction almost little to none. but the cheap batteries are definitely discharging in the salt water solution. Thank you for any help!

@TimeForSomeFun2 3 года назад

How does the noise compare to the S2100? They say it has a low noise fan. How quiet is it really compared to other LiPo charges.

@Legodarkgamer 3 года назад

Cool

@bigandcoolrcschool294 3 года назад

It’s very cool!

@Legodarkgamer 3 года назад

Thx Rc driver online i love jou and jou rc cars

@brucenellis2780 3 года назад

Can you use that battery in a Traxxas, Arrma, is there a adapter??

@boomerak4774 2 года назад

Nice video and good charger but how does it perform with non spektrum lipo batteries? That would be a good video 👍🏾

@MrChuck2583 3 года назад

Could i charge g2 lipo battery with a Smart S1200 G2 AC Charger by adding a ic3 male to ic5 female adapter?

@ALippy88 3 года назад

I’m new to the rc world and looking to buy a traxxas erevo 2.0. Can I use these for traxxas? I’ve been looking at the connectors, help me please what connectors does the erevo 2.0 have?

@christyson8213 3 года назад

I just upgraded to Spektrum S2100 last year during covid-19 lock down now I have to upgrade again no more balance plug plus I like to switch to ic3 to ic5

@cue03 3 года назад

If you can upgrade the g1 charger to charge the G2 batteries then what are you really getting for the $100 cost delta between the s2100 and s2200?

@frankm9504 3 года назад

400 watt charger instead of 200

@Amarnath2k2 6 месяцев назад

Is it better than Traxxas? (battery+charger).

@bigdavesoutdoors9761 3 года назад

I like it, but I ain't got the kind of money to upgrade a fleet yet. But push a button, yeah, thats for me👍

@user-kx4tg2zk7r Год назад

I put my smart battery into storage task but I don't see it discharging.

@fergsrcenjoyinglife352 Год назад

With the new charger being 200w does it charge a little quicker?

@fergsrcenjoyinglife352 Год назад

Will the new charger let you know when your battery is bad and should no longer be used, i think that would be a great feature if they could do it and it would make it safer .

@duxk4rmdao549 3 года назад

Can this charge a 6s 5200 battery for a typhon 6s or these only charge 5000

@williamknight3772 Год назад

New to the hobby. Will this work with traxxas trx4 sport?

@johannesb.1658 5 месяцев назад

👍👍

@jknewb6276 3 года назад

I'll be interested if there's a 6s 6000 mah or more 100c

@johngrant1337 3 года назад

It look great and I like not using a balance plug

@timpelletier2394 3 года назад

When is this out for sale says pre order online

@jsracer20x 3 года назад

does anybody have these products in stock cause horizon hobby doesnt

@joshengland5251 3 года назад

What kind of adapter would u have to get to use a traxxas battery on that new charger?? Or is that even possible?? Love this channel!!!! #RC4LIFE

@whistlinlipo 3 года назад

Dang it Greg! You’re killing my wallet

@rcdriver 3 года назад

😩 Sorry! lol

@kgoward 3 года назад

No wonder all the S2100 kits were on sale last month 🤦🏻‍♂️ but none the less I’m very happy with my S2100. Hope they continue to support the first gen of smart batteries. Also....didn’t traxxas do this with their chargers and batteries? Not the auto start, but combined leads?

@bigandcoolrcschool294 3 года назад

I think they did.

@rcdriver 3 года назад

Agreed, the S2100 is still a great charger and it’s pretty cool that it can be updated with the G2 tech.

@kgoward 3 года назад

@@rcdriver is that right? I have the cable on order to update the firmware....so it will support these new packs?

@finniesworld419 3 года назад

Yes the old chargers will support the new batteries. The menus will also change to match the new chargers menus just search how to update your Spektrum smart charger. I think someone posted a link above

@rcdriver 3 года назад

@@kgoward Yup, you’ll be able to update your first gen charger.

@bansheerider619 3 года назад

I like the charger but Im avoiding the new G2 batteries as I already have a 1000w 30a charger.

@gconetta690 2 года назад

Can I charge a zeee 8200mah 100c battery on this charger or is it only for smart batteries?

@jerzinho92 2 года назад

You coud charge everything. But the extra cost is interesting if you smart batteries. If not, ISDT chargers will be fine

@rcpwolf7892 3 года назад

👍👍👍👍

@malATX 3 года назад

Does the g2 4S 100c 5000mah battery really weigh 750g?! The g1 weighed a very competitive 498g. 750g is far far too heavy for a 5AH battery. Can you weigh a g2 vs a g1 in a video for us?

@saltylocal6917 3 года назад

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?

@jerzinho92 2 года назад

200 watts per output

@LindenRc215 3 года назад

👍🏾💯

@cheeseballs9726 2 года назад

Sorry, I’m new to this hobby, how would I go about putting away the batteries for the day? Would I discharge it on the charger, would I press storage, (Yes, I overthink a lot of things).

@CreateYourWorth Год назад

They discharge by themselves in 3 days to correct levels.

@SZINNAPALM Год назад

That is so amazing please tell me that this is a made in america product, is it?

@noahwilliams4733 Год назад

will they charge zee batteries

@monroethegreat7539 3 года назад

So basically if your not using a smart battery this is just a ordinary Lipo charger?

@u_t_d_s_h-1_a 3 года назад

Really awesome charger. The batteries are a little too fat for 5000mah I think. . .

@ECXTD 2 месяца назад

Are the batteries waterproof?

@infinityblogs3548 10 месяцев назад

is there an adapter i can get so i dont have to waste 50 dollars to charge a 10 doller charger?

@frogs84ss 3 года назад

My only gripe. Is that you cant charge a g2 battery on a non spektrum charger.

@TheRealBustinOne 3 года назад

Got the charger and now the G2 100c 4s lipos are out

@ehsanmafi6546 3 года назад

I’m an RC newb, why did it auto-select a 5A charge rate if the battery can handle 25A? Is it dangerous to charge that high? I have the Smart 2100 charger that can do about 180W on channel 1 and the Spektrum 5000mah 3s 11.1v 100C battery. I have no idea what my max charge rate can be but the default was 1.5A which seems way too low. 5A sounds safe but how high can I go? And is it more dangerous?

@Scoodee17 3 года назад

5A you want really as it will harm the battery in the long run if you charge higher

@boomerak4774 2 года назад

Will ec5 battery connect directly to this charger?

@jerzinho92 2 года назад

Yes. You have entries for ec3 ec5

@crbalch1 3 года назад

i think they should have stuck with a balance port on the batteries. how am i supposed to use a lipo alarm on my non spekrum vehicles?

@SebastianLong 3 года назад

If you are using a lipo alarm on your RCs, it probably wasn't meant to use a lipo. ESCs that use lipos will have a low voltage cutoff. If you are using a lipo with a nitro truck or two stroke truck, just buy a battery with a balance lead. Other than these situations, I'm not sure why you'd want to use a lipo alarm. Traxxas uses a similar system but do sell a voltage checker that works with their batteries. I'm not sure why you'd want to buy the more expensive batteries to use in an RC car without the smart technology.

@malelonewolf80 3 года назад

Anyone know if there are adapters for this charger available, so that you could charge Traxxas ID batteries with this charger? In other words, a balance wire free adapter with this plug on one end, and the Traxxas ID plug on the other end.

@jknewb6276 3 года назад

Why wouldn't you just use the traxxas charger?

@malelonewolf80 3 года назад

@@jknewb6276 I might, but I do not currently own any ID connector Traxxas lipo chargers. I just use adapters to my old chargers. But now I am considering getting myself a new charger, and on one hand I could get the Traxxas charger, or I could get this one. With this one I do not have to fiddle with bluetooth apps, but with this charger it is a bit more cumbersome to charge Traxxad ID-connector batteries. Thus I wondered if an adapter were available that do not have a balance wire, so that I do not have to make one myself.

@jknewb6276 3 года назад

@@malelonewolf80 sorry I meant why not buy the traxxas charger. It's gotta be cheaper considering this is new and wouldn't be beneficial to your traxxas batts anyways. But you obviously know all this stuff lol I'm just a Newb. Hope ya figure it out!

@fergsrcenjoyinglife352 Год назад

I have the smart S2100 charger .