Spektrum - Intro to Gen2 SMART Tech & Gen1 to Gen2 SMART Firmware Updater Cable Tutorial

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@franktouchatout5853 Год назад

Bryan, the 20 amps is NOT pulled from your kitchen outlet, it's what the battery need to be charged: for exemple, 6s 5000 mah at 4C will need 20 amps BUT at 24 volts DC. NOT at 120 volts AC. Beside, on a regular outlet, it should not exceed 12 amps on a standart 15 amp. circuit. (For safety factor). So, to make a long story short, your 6s battery voltage (24v.) times 20 amps totals 480 watts while your outlet can give you at least 120v X 12 amps. A total of 1440 watts. So you are far from the full capacity of your outlet power. 😁 But hey, great video dude, we learn a lot from your channel, beleive me! Thanks for your awesome work!

@rockdblock1034 Год назад

By far, the best, most informative, down to earth, spektrum tutorial on RU-vid. Super helpful. Answered every question I had and couldn’t find answers for on the spektrum site. Thank you for taking the time to actually explain in detail how the technology works. 👍🏽👍🏽

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

Thanks, and glad we could. This is an expensive investment, so we want to share what we know. Also, update till now, we've had pretty good luck with them too, and love the auto discharge feature, but as for puffing, if you can do less than the 240 hours (the absolute longest setting) for auto discharge, you'll have even better results ;) Love the SMART tech now, and sooooo glad we made the switch!

@rogerking3449 3 года назад

Nice job, no duplicate information. You are great teacher. Thanks also to the camera crew for her input and filming skills.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Thanks Roger! We try hard, and fail often ;) Thanks for being here with us!

@WTJimmy 2 года назад

Been following all your reviews and updates for G2 technologies…finally ordered the S2200 for home, and the S1200 for the field by using your affiliate links to support the channel. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻😎

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks NH Jim!!! They are very good, and I trust you'll enjoy the easy transition into G1 and G2 SMART tech...plus you can still charge your old packs too, just make sure you build or buy yourself some adapters ;)

@ricksmith5472 3 года назад

Thank you for the guidance. I would have totally missed all of this being that I am brand new to this hobby. Please keep up the videos. Great job camera crew!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Glad to help! Thank YOU Rick!

@HAWAII-uh7sc 9 месяцев назад

Just don't know what we would do without you. And camera crew, you guys are awesome.

@ricksmith5472 3 года назад

Nice job Brian and camera crew. I just bought the S2100 2 weeks ago and now I have to update because I hate the scroll thingy too! thanks for the info and demo.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I see ;) The push buttons are super nice, but I LOVE the IC3 and IC5 - such a great thing!

@thelongestday64 3 года назад

Great video Brian, as always! The firmware update part is what we all needed!

@old-rcplane-phart 3 года назад

Amazing how exactly the same the firmware update website is. Looks to me like a copycat hobbywing website. (I've used hobbywing for better than 20 years now)

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Or Spektrum makes them both???

@williamreape4326 3 года назад

Thanks for the advice at the end. I do plan on getting a new charger. I'm using the s150. I plan to use your links. Thanks again for showing the update information, very helpful!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Thanks William for helping support us in that way, we really appreciate your support!

@jordandoell 3 года назад

Awesome! I ordered the S2200, should be fun! I about pulled the trigger on the S2100 when it was on sale for Christmas, but glad I waited!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Good choice! Even the S2100 is still awesome!

@johnpayne1117 Год назад

Okay so after I stopped panicking and thinking my batteries were gonna blow up .. lmao I watched more of your video and found the answer I was looking for about the heat on the packs. Lol thank yall.

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

Nice! That little ORANGE part that can get hot - pretty scary if you're not expecting it!!! Glad we were able to help clarify this for you. AMAZING batteries!!!

@nielst.3891 3 года назад

Just received the cable and updated the S2100 with new software. Improvement for Spektrum is to have the software (library) more centralized. Now it’s been google FTW. Thanks for sharing Brian!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037 3 года назад

I just bought the NX8 under your link 👍🏻. Your reviews are fantastic.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

We're about ready to film the review ;) Thanks William!!! P.S. I know you're wondering...YES, we have the Draco in our office ready to do...but we can't publish anything till later - long story that we can't tell :(...

@jasonsaltsman7485 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. I used your link to get the upgrade cable for my g1 charger.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Awesome, thanks Jason! I think you'll like the way it work, "auto-start" for G2 packs is one nice feature of the firmware update. I didn't realize that was part of the update, but when you're done, you'll basically have a G2 charger! Also, not sure if you're aware, since I didn't mention it on the video, but you can upgrade even the simple S120 and S150 chargers! They're wired in that you have to hook up a battery to power them, or they won't connect to the PC...other than that, they TOO will charge G2 packs!

@rpmspeedyblue 3 года назад

Excellent info on all the devices 👍

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Glad we could help! Wish the cable was included with the chargers...not like they're super cheap... BUT I guess some won't ever do it no matter what...so HH thinks they can make it less expensive by not giving one to every customer that buys more than one charger.

@johnyee9688 3 года назад

Hi Brian, I just received my new Gen 2 S2200 charger and 4 3S 2200mah 30C batteries When I went to charge 2 of them. One of the channel saids the battery needed update. Which did not make sense. But I just follow the prompt and the charger updated the battery and proceed to charge it. End of the day. Even tho its expensive but the time it saves me in the long run. I think it's worth it. Thanks again for your videos

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

AWESOME! I haven't had this happen yet, but glad to know it happens automatically! I've been super impressed with the SMART lipo's in general, but the G2 have been GREAT too!

@williamhoodtn 3 года назад

FWIW: I have the S1200 and purchased the update cable. Getting the correct driver to work with their S1200 update was an issue. They didn't provide it with the firmware package (and I have Win10). I had to download a different charger model's firmware, grab the driver and put it in the directory with the S1200 firmware update and got it to work that way. Would be very easy for HH to correct their firmware download package to properly include this. After the update, I like the new interface and I made sure to calibrate the settings (I have a high-end DVM to check with it). There will be an additional G2 specific update (with bug fixes) coming for these older G1 chargers according to Tom Cogswell (HH dude) soon. So I'll just update again then. Overall, I really like the improvements. Great video Brian (and camera crew)!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Yes. I had trouble with the drivers too at first, but I attribute some of this to our EXTREMELY slow internet ;(

@LindenRc215 Год назад

Awesome video and review bro 👍🏾💪🏾💯

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

Thanks!

@roderickjamesriddick6255 3 года назад

Very interesting Brian thank you. PS and Megan.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Our pleasure! Glad you watched!

@user-ed2kt7qj1r 3 года назад

Very good information & great video as usual, I got an S2200 cause I have an S150, S1100 & S2100 chargers will need to recycle my G1 batteries to G2 soon, keeping it simple for me & my wife likes the less clutter option in the office where we charge our batteries lol time for us to go fly a couple planes

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Awesome!

@bestjr1318 3 года назад

Thanks for showing how to update the gen 1s! Definitely saves a lot so you don’t have to buy a whole new charger. I’d rather buy another plane like the T28 lol

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Me too, but when one needs a new charger, this will come in handy!

@rcpete7055 3 года назад

I'll probably never get one but it's good to know about it 👍

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Never say never ;)

@davidmartin4864 3 года назад

Hey Brian, love the channel and appreciate all the hard work you and the Camera Crew put into helping us out. Quick question, do you have any concerns about the increase in weight on the G2 packs? I noticed that some of the 4S packs are 50 to 60 grams heavier. Not sure how that will play out on the Night Timber’s and extra 300’s

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I highly doubt it will be of any concern. I will measure the weights b/t two of them next time I film to show the difference on similar sized packs.

@davidmartin4864 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks Brian, you have the best, most informative and entertaining channel on RU-vid

@MR57LV 3 года назад

Good advice thanks Brian. Still waiting for Draco unbox😀

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

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@gregg7761 Год назад

The charger isn’t going to trip your breaker. It’s not telling you the amount of amps going from the wall to the charger, it’s telling you the amps going from the charger to the battery. It’s easier to understand if you convert the power to watts. ampsXvolts=watts. So your wall has 20amps at 110volts which equals 2,200 watts of power. The battery only has around 22volts at 20amps which equals only 440 watts off power. So as you can see, you would be able to use multiple chargers on that circuit

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

yes, and I'm embarrassed I made this technical mistake in my haste. Amazing chargers, and been really happy with them since we started using them!

@mikehundley9876 Год назад

Also I need your advice sir. As a 65 year old man . Dang it man I can't afford to get back into the hobby i loved so much .

@platanomikeyklk1455 3 года назад

thank you

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@goschegaming351 3 года назад

Super video Brian (and camera crew), really informative. Will you get any support when we (I) buy from the Horizon EU site ? (the US site only ships within the US)

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I don't know. I'm sorry Don't want to BS you... I realize there were some issues out there, but I can't tell you for sure. You can try to order from here... Tower Hobbies bit.ly/2XqHt45

@Daniel_SWE 3 года назад

I liked the gen 1 batteries as I could plug them into any old charger at the field if I of some reason didn't have my own near. Not sure I will get on this train. 🤔

@old-rcplane-phart 3 года назад

I figured out MY cost to swap out all my plane batteries. (I also have several surface vehicles). $2000.00 to $2500.00 Uh, not just no. . . . .

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

You don't have to swap them all out...you can keep using all the batteries you currently have, even your old ones and you can charge them on this charger (less the necessary adapter for the discharge lead, possibly).

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

This one is an AC charger. The S1500 and S1200 are still the same, except for the Firmware update...now mine have the TIME TILL CHARGED, and STATUS PERCENTAGE CHARGED - two of my favorite features!!!

@joeg986 3 года назад

I got the same results as you. Smart checker updated to .15

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

LOL - okay, great, so I'm not nuts ;)

@PhilBender612 3 года назад

Ya this all looks great. I am pretty heavily invested in Spektrum smart technology now....... Spektrum kinda surprised me with this move

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I'm loving the tech. I was a nay-sayer now I love it!

@N8904V 2 года назад

You do have a household 20 amp circuit breaker at 120 volts. You would have a long ways to go before you would blow a circuit breaker. You need about a 2400 Watt charger.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Yes, true.

@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037 3 года назад

Sorry Brian that last comment that I made you answered it at the end of your video just like always you and Cam and crew get a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+👍🏻

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Thanks William! It wouldn't be the first time, and it's no biggie! I realize most can't really watch 100% of each video, but you definitely watch a LOT of our stuff, and we're very thankful for your patronage.

@talkischeap7418 3 года назад

That things amazing, I’m sold think I’ll pull the trigger on this thing. Thanks for the information very informative guys. Cheers 🥂

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Awesome! Glad we could help you out some!

@marks7445 3 года назад

Seems many of the Horizon planes are coming with telemetry to read the ESC voltage. Picked up a UMX Turbo Timber on sale and that even has it. I am able to fly a lot longer by watching actual voltage compared to running a timer.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

TOTALLY! That's, for me at least, the BIGGEST benefit of telemetry!

@robc5296 3 года назад

Great information, thanks so much. One question a can't get an answer to so far: If using a smart battery (gen 1 or 2) with a telemetry receiver but a standard ( not smart) ESC, do you get any voltage info back to a compatible transmitter during flight- either total or cell voltage? Some of the new versions of the mid price BNF planes are coming with a "telemetry" receiver but a standard (non- smart) ESC.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Depends on the Rx. In the NEW Eflite T-28 1.1m you'll see in the second thoughts video, we get FULL telemetry of the lipo... PER CELL voltages, it's sweet!

@robc5296 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks so much for the response. Yes, the NEW T-28 comes with the AR631 which is a "telemetry" reciever but it also comes with a telemetry / smart ESC. My question is what happens with a standard ESC such at the NEW E-Flight F-15 Eagle - telemetry RX (AR630) but standard ESC( according to product description). If you could address in a future video that would be great. I can't get an answer from Spektrum or HH. Thanks again, great channel.

@stepenskowron6085 Год назад

Brian as of now 12/19/22 the newest update for the S2100 is 1.1.0.17. When I watched your video you had 1.1.0.3

@originafreerangechicken 3 года назад

LOL! It’s mostly your fault that I got into fixed wing. Now 18 months later, I have a room and a garage full of things that fly and another separate storage area for the things that make those things fly and a wife who is much less forgiving of my “problem”. Not sure I have room to upgrade since I basically just got through upgrading to all gen 1 smart batteries and chargers. Still, I love the video and the review.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Right on! I accept your badge of honor ;)

@injest100 3 года назад

Sweet video! Can u still use the spectrum lipo checker with a Gen 2 battery? There is no balance lead.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Sure can! Might need adapters for the IC5 or IC2, but definitely!

@jamesm4498 3 года назад

Hey Brian. Been watching your channel for awhile. I have a question. When you get the AS3X/SAFE planes from HH. Can you also just turn them both off? I got the Night Timber. PNP. Haven’t flown it yet. Except I don’t have a Spectrum Transmitter. Edit: I know I would to need one to use SAFE

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

AS3X (Stabilization) & SAFE (Auto-Leveling) run inside the Rx, and therefore control of the SAFE Select (where equipped) is just a standard channel. AS3X is the heart of SAFE, and can't be turned off in most BNF models. On some of the new more robust receivers, like the AR637T, you CAN set it up to be turned off and adjusted in flight, but on BNF models, this is not yet possible.

@michaelhummel6299 3 года назад

Hi Brian, starting back at scratch (so I have no batteries and chargers at the moment), if I went for the Gen 2 charger which looks absolutely brilliant and the new Gen 2 batteries is it necessary to have the Spektrum XBC100 battery checker then considering all the telemetry back to the radio. Apologies in advance if this is a dumb question.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Not a dumb question at all! The XBC100 will be almost essential if you need to test the packs, since there ISN'T any Balance lead. The Balance Lead is where we can tell what cell is what, and this is how we tell the health of the pack. Besides being "almost" necessary, this tool is AWESOME, and really affordable. If you bought NO Smart stuff, I'd still encourage you to get the XBC100, since it's such a great value, and works as a lipo tester and servo tester ;) G2 SMART Stuff bit.ly/3pYEPid XBC100 bit.ly/3pI3XcT

@RykerRC 3 года назад

Brian, can you ask Horizon why the 3.9 volt storage (I know you can just change it using the charger or the smart checker back to 3.8)? Is this the new recommended for G2 packs?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I don't know why that is, and I thought the SAME thing! I'll ask around, but might not get answers super fast...

@naturebeast2647 3 года назад

I know that any pond/lake is probably frozen right now but in the future can you put the floats on the twin otter?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

some day.

@trevornelson7524 3 года назад

on deeper inspection it looks like SMART is just a rebranded Battgo smart technology. You can use Spektrum smart batteries with iSDT smart chargers too.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

You can charge the G1 packs with adapters, but the G2...nope...you'll need the SMART PIN to communicate data from the chip to the charger. Sorry Trevor! I know the SMART tech is super pricey, and I agree...looks like HH might have bought the tech from iSDT, but gotta remember, all this stuff is built somewhere over in China, so when HH goes over and offers to buy a few thousand of these chargers from a plant, they will accommodate ;) Also, I believe HH carries iSDT too ;)

@trevornelson7524 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Finally got my cable. 3 different pc's and although device manager shows the proper driver installed the app still can't see the charger. Think im done with these lol. (update) USB to serial dongle was a bit loose in the case so the 'audio' cable wasn't plugging all the way in. solved that and now were cookin with gas.

@jeffunbehaun1007 3 года назад

Just viewed the video and found some interesting things. First I am just getting back into rc flying so it was a great time to change batteries since the old ones were shot. I got and updated my battery checker and had the same results as you with it only showing the .15 firm ware instead of the .16. Also would be interested in if you have found a problem with the computer chip in the gen 1 batteries? I have two 3S 2200mAh 30c that show 3 c charge rate on the pack but when you look at the chip with the checker or the charger it shows 5c charge rate for both batteries.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I have seen that on a couple as well 30C printed and 50C on the charger...weird??? These SMART Packs are AWESOME! We've been LOVING THEM!

@twofourchannel9132 3 года назад

Good vidio sir👍

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Thanks!

@old-rcplane-phart 3 года назад

I just bought another ISDT discharger, & update cable. Amazing how both update cables & several of the spectrum chargers LOOK the same. Hmmmm. Imitation is the best form of flattery.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Sure is ;)

@Jackson27mc 3 года назад

ISDT is the original , they manufacture for spectrum.

@arthurjacobus800 3 года назад

Question! I just got into RC and I think I am addicted ... Try to get out every night to fly. I have a Carbon Cub S2 and looking to upgrade from the transmitter that came with it. Looking at the NX6. Would a six channel transmitter hold me back from a lot of future models or is it a good place to start? Plus like your channel, your review is the reason I started with the Carbon Cub, so thank you!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

NX6 is 7 channels, despite what Horizon Hobby says (stupidly)... You will LOVE it, and it is a GREAT "next" step if you're addicted. I know you'll love it. I have a DX18 and find myself using the NX6 almost exclusively.

@trevornelson7524 3 года назад

Great video Brian, Thought i screwed myself by buying a G1 and a G2 battery and instantly lost the ability to balance charge. So ordered a single channel dc charger (G1) and I was like WTF. still can't balance. Now im waiting for my firmware update cable to update the single channel G1 charger. Shoulda watched this last week :(

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

BUMMER Trevor!!! I hate that that cable wasn't included. You CAN balance charge, but can't use the full SMART features. Want to know a "dirty little secret"??? I can't tell you this, but if you have a pack that BALANCES ITSELF ALL THE TIME (like a SMART lipo) ....why couldn't you just hook up a parallel board, plug in a few SMART PACKS and start a charge sequence "without the balance lead"??? I suspect you could do it NO PROBLEMO...but you want to do it in the driveway, and have the kids there for the fireworks show the first time, JUST in case ;) PLEASE be super careful. Lipo's are the MOST dangerous part of this hobby, and one of the few things like COULD actually kill you (fire)...and I would feel terrible if you hurt yourself on account of my great idea...seriously. Good luck Trevor!

@trevornelson7524 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks Brian. Its not a huge issue as i have ordered the cable. I understand i don't need to balance every time but i just grew up always balance charging so as soon as I was forced NOT to i got a bit nervous. I even thought i MIGHT have been able to use the smart tester to balance the pack that way but it requires the balance lead too. Like i said before i love tech so i'll be getting the cable but ill be limiting the use of the G2 battery and keeping an eye on the cells until i can do the firmware update.

@gobarbless3871 3 года назад

Good video, Brian. I like to parallel charge 5 batteries at a time om my iSDT dumb charger. Can I do so on this charger with smart batteries? How about dumb batteries? Or is this charger too smart for me?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Technically, you can still do it. You just start the charger "without balance lead" and you can do it. That being said, you can also deduce certain methods that HH may not endorse by considering that each smart pack is ALWAYS balancing itself...just keep a fire extinguisher handy, and don't charge these things on the carpet ;)

@jrb6445 3 года назад

Brian, I am new to aviation R/C but used to charge lipo’s for the kid’s R/C cars. Forgive me if these are dumb questions. However, I noticed you don’t use fireproof bags to charge your lipo’s. With the new chargers, is the risk so low you don’t really need them anymore? Also, I currently have 2 Smart 4S 3200 50C’s. If you were recharging them for multiple flights at the field, what is the highest rate of charge to safely charge the batteries for the least amount of time? Thank you for your time and expertise!

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Not a dumb question!!! Lipo Fire-safe bags are recommended, but I find them extremely impractical. For example, HOW THE HECK Are you gonna reach the battery into the bag now??? To be totally honest, and in my personal opinion...the first and biggest safety rule of charging lipos is to do it while you're able to keep an eye on them. I can say that we're careful to do this, as many will charge in the garage, since most don't have a wife who lets them charge in their kitchen (I'm blessed!!!) Keep in mind, I DON'T Speak for Horizon Hobby on this in any way! You gotta operate within your own safety comfort level. I personally don't claim to be the best or worst at following lipo best safety practices, but I guarantee you can and probably will find people who say I'm "Mr-Danger" BUT I also guarantee there's some WAY MORE DANGEROUS guys out there. Here's my thing. SMART doesn't take away the inherit danger of a lipo, but it takes care of many of the primary issues around chemistry getting out of wack, which is, many times what causes lipo fires. Also, I'm careful with my lipo handling...something MANY are not. P.S. As with anything else you see on RU-vid - do whatever you do at your own risk!!!

@jrb6445 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thank you very much Brian! I appreciate your candid reply.

@johnpayne1117 Год назад

I have a 2200 g2 battery and a basic small charger that comes with the carbon cub s2 1.3m rtf package.. I have a spektrum battery tester as well.. I plugged in one of the batteries to the tester and my finger accidentally touched the screen enough to do some sort of update to the battery.. now the battery won't show any information on the tester and It doesn't seem to be charging either. Is this something that can be fixed ? I did get a new battery but this battery is brand new. Haven't used it at all an o hate to think it can't be reset through the firmware or something.. thanks for any info you may be able to provide..

@traxxasmaxx33 3 года назад

Is horizon discontinuing the G1 packs? I like the smart tech however I have other chargers and I don’t want to be locked into having proprietary chargers and batteries that are only compatible with each other. Traxxas did this and it’s one of the reasons why I never bought any of there batteries.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Not that I know of. Also, I think the super HIGH C packs (100C, etc) may end up being exclusively G2 at some point, but still pretty early.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

So far, they're not proprietary in all ways, but what I can say for certain...G1 smart packs are still my go-to. I think we good to go for some time.

@Dv087 3 года назад

Brian I'm just going to start calling myself "The Back Guy" since I've had enough back surgeries for everyone. Also you can recognize who you're talking to. Watching all this battery stuff makes me miss nitro haha. I did get an S1100. That's all they had when I went on my $600 spending spree. The one my wife is going to kill me for. Like I said I picked up the NX6 , batteries, charger, battery checker ECT. It looks like I may need some more things to get that Top Rc FW-190 back in the air. Need some advice. The speed controller took a crap. The plane flies on a 3C 2200 pack. It's a 5-channel w/ retracts. The plane also has a sequencer for a very nice set of retract doors. The reason I'm telling you this is, I don't know if it would complicate things. I would like to get one of the newer SMART speed controllers, and while I'm in there get SMART receiver with a gyro or I think it's known as SAFE/AS3X. I also picked up a the SMART Dongle so that I can start practicing on RF9.5. I'm telling you the look on the guy's face who owned the hobby shop looked like " boy I can close today and go home ". Although his prices were very fair. They were were at least 15% below retail on the Horizon Hobby website.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

The new SMART ESC will not complicate things too much. If you want to spend the money, it will be a good upgrade in my expectation!

@Dv087 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC The hobby shop doesn't have the 5 receivers or ESC I need. I will definitely use your links to order the parts I need. Happy Father's Day.

@BadFishRacing1967 3 года назад

I was wondering if you charge your LiPo’s out in the open, or are the LiPo’s charged in a safe bag or box?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

In the opened, on a fire resistant surface, and monitored. If you're concerned, do what you're comfortable with

@markymark3075 3 года назад

Thanks for video. I hope Spektrum aren't going down the Apple road of constant upgrades. Also, I would like a Spektrum battery to fit into a Spektrum charger without having to worry about "firmware upgrades." Also, I have to BUY the cable to upgrade the obsolete charger they just sold me? Weren't smart batteries supposed to make life easier? Gen 3 in six months time, I guess, and Gen 4 in time for Christmas 🤪

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I agree about the cable, which is part of the reason they went to a micro USB on the new ones... I think it might warrant a call to HH just to ask their rationale. Definitely not going to be Apple, but I'm very happy we CAN upgrade the Gen1 units. I think the Gen1 units are AWESOME still, but BTW, you can charge the Gen1 Smart pack on a conventional charger still, and use the Gen1 Chargers on ALL the smart packs to date (provided they're in the right size class, of course)

@markymark3075 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks for reply. For people that are not as computer literate, a more detailed step by step upgrade video would be a good idea. For a product marketing itself as "smart," that upgrade could be easier. Thanks 👍

@MegaRickw 3 года назад

great,I just bought the S2100 last week off your link,lol

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Sorry about the timing ;( I can tell you that changer is still one of my go-to chargers and you can update firmware to make it basically the same as the G2.

@MegaRickw 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I still think I made the right move,right price and features.I'm retired, I can wait a few extra minutes for the batteries to charge,lol.My only gripe is Horizon should include update cable for the price

@Lee-pd5ko Год назад

Can you go with just G2 batteries since this is 2 years later that I'm writing. I'm starting to finish a project and getting all my elect together so I'm buying batteries and chargers...

@MR57LV 3 года назад

Brian when using 2200 Smart charger to charge my smart batteries when I plug it in does it automatically choose the charge rate? I was charging a 5000mah and it said 12.5 amps. Now when I charge a non smart battery do I have to go in and manually set a 1c or 3c rate? Battery says 3c is ok. What is better 1c or 3c? What do you do?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

You have to set the charge rate MANUALLY for non-SMART packs, but when you put in a SMART pack it'll go back to the SETTING for that particular pack. This is a pain, but still better than every single pack ;) I just had to do it tonight too for an 800mAh 3S Onyx Pack I was using in Esteban's Quad that we were flying.

@christheoutlaw5748 3 года назад

Those batteries are sweet but I have planes that have aftermarket lights and after burners that plug in to the balance lead what would you do then

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Yep, me too - Gooneack :)

@rhelton72 2 года назад

Hey Brian Should someone who doesn’t have any of the smart tech jump right into the gen 2 product cause man that charger is pricy, or would doing the gen 1 dual charger and batts be just as sufficient? Im currently having to watch your video In parts and just thought the gen 1 tech would still be ok to get as my first set but I don’t want yo get that if it will be say obsolete etc? Thanks again for your help and I’ll be ordering that carbon cub s2 from your link this weekend.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Gen 1 and 2 is just fine. We use both. I would say some planes are gonna HAVE to be Gen 1 at this point, since many are not in stock yet.

@rhelton72 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC awesome man thank you !

@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?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I think it DUAL 100 Watt ports, but there might be a way to do them in series...This is a good question for Horizon, since I don't know and don't want to give you bad information.

@mikehundley9876 Год назад

Brain why dont they send you all the cables . Like the 3s 11.1v for per say the P51 Voodoo?

@johnpayne1117 Год назад

So i have 2 gen2 2200 3s lipos... just picked them up to check them with my new spektrum battery checker and on the plug side of the batteries at the base of the cord it's running at 127 degrees.. its 91% fully charged. Is this a bad thing or normal from it self discharging??

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

They CAN get hot, but usually most don't notice this. If you get one that falls out of balance, that's were I'd be checking things out really close. We've had to hit a few with nicad voltages to bring them up in spec, then they worked fine, and stay in spec. If they don't the battery is pretty much toast ;( Good luck John - we've had very good luck with our SMART packs. A few have puffed from repeated torture - LOL - and from twin EDF's that are just way too demanding for any pack, but most have been amazing, and I've NEVER had to setup a discharge, not even once - gotta love it!

@michaeloconnor8960 3 года назад

Two questions: 1st can I charge 2s 200 - 280 mAh UMX batteries on the gen2 using the power plug? and/or read on the xbc100? 2nd can I charge or use xbc 100 with 1s 800 mAh w/jst plug?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I have adapters, and can charge them on either, with the right adapter.

@michaeloconnor8960 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I bought the jst to IC3 adapter but when I hook the IC3 to the xbc100 nothing happens. I don't have the smart charger yet. I am thinking that it does not work with 1s. is that true? I appreciate your trying to help me.

@michaeloconnor8960 3 года назад

Just ordered S2200 through your link.

@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037 3 года назад

Brian and the GEN two battery packs how are you going to use your on flight alarm, when there’s no balance lead to plug it into 😳

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

you will use telemetry ;)

@MR57LV 3 года назад

Brian do I have to manually set storage voltage for smart battery in auto storage feature or does it do it automatically? I see google says 3.85 volts is perfect storage volts. Friend told me his smart battery in auto storage went down only to 3.90. What storage voltage do you have your batteries in?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

It's a default G1 go to 3.8VDC, and G2 go to 3.9VDC...you CAN adjust it. You do NOT need to discharge them manually, but you CAN do it if you wish.

@ParcoUpchurch 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Hi I updated my S2100 to the new FW. For non-smart batteries, I do not see an option like the old FW to change my voltage. I have one small battery I charge to 4.15v. Is this ability now gone? Thx

@45035 3 года назад

Out standing shipmate. press on.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Thanks U ;)

@Mike-pb5bj 3 года назад

Brian! can you tell me what's happen if you don't updates the smart battery ! I am not sure about that ! 🔋 ????? THANK YOU !

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I don't know??? I've never done it, the charger evidently does it?

@Mike-pb5bj 3 года назад

thanks Brian ! ✌💙✈

@dalerbsr.5061 3 года назад

They are shipping all G2's and maybe G1's set at 3.9 storage. I am thinking they want higher settingfor they don't know how long they sit on a shelve somewhere waiting to be sold?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Not sure??? Could be different chemistry?

@jpap1059 2 года назад

I am new to the RC world and batteries. I have a few Spektrum 2200mah 3s 30 c batteries. Two of them are G2 and the rest G1. They are all set to auto storage discharge after 72 hours. Today I was going to charge my G2 batteries for some flying and noticed that both were slightly warm to the touch on the end where the lead is. When I checked them on the smart checker, both were near the end of the storage discharge cycle and they had temperatures of 123 and 127. Is that normal? I’ve had the G1 batteries for a couple of months and none have ever been warm and had that high of an internal temp. After about 30 minutes I checked both again and they were down to 78 and 80 degrees.

@jpap1059 2 года назад

I actually read the little for sheet that came with these G2’s and answered my own question. Apparently these discharge at a little bit higher rate and are normally warm to the touch in the final stages of storage charge. I have to say, the batteries are amazing.

@JuanAntonioValenciaTexocotitla 3 года назад

Hi, do you know if new batches of S2100 already have the update applied? I just got one of these from Amazon and also got some G2 batteries... I didn’t realize I needed firmware update to use the S2100 with G2 batteries 🔋

@JuanAntonioValenciaTexocotitla 3 года назад

Well… they actually didn’t have the update, you need to get the cable, I have ordered from eBay… waited a week for it and made the proper updates… everything ran just fine, a lot of help watching this video to do the whole process! Also, one thing I don’t like about charge storage with this chargers, is time… they take long time to discharge… not happening with Traxxas ID chargers with non smart or Traxxas batteries, anyways, it works perfectly with my brand new Spektrum G2 batteries. I hope this info helps anyone new in this stuff like me :)

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I'm real sorry, but I don't know for sure.... Here's how you can tell... Press and hold the center button... Scroll Down to... "System Settings" Scroll Down to... "System Info" Press center button to see what the firmware version is.

@johnpayne1117 Год назад

Okay so watching this video shows what I asked about in another video. Lol my battery checker shows a battery update tab. I accidentally hit that with my punky finger and it said do not unplug. So I let it finish and now it's not showing me any information about voltage when I plug it in.. and now I don't think the battery is even taking a charge. I have 4 batteries and only 1 im having this issue with.

@chester82gtstang Год назад

I really want to charge my batteries in a LiPo bag but the balance leads are WAY too short. I haven't seen a universal extension for the charger I've only seen # of cell specific extensions. Have any tips?

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

I agree this is a common complaint, but most people who want to do this will be using an extension cord. Here's some examples... amzn.to/3jAiDwM ...then it's all about reaching the IC3 to another IC3... bit.ly/3voS9kx ...AND/OR IC5 to IC5... bit.ly/3CqvZ5J

@chester82gtstang Год назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks man! I was look at those already but wasn’t sure of it was the best option. Appreciate all the help! BTW I flew the 1.5 TT Evo today for the first absolutely amazing to fly!!!

@johnmueller3573 3 года назад

Question. With the spektrum charer can you use this system with other radio other radios ??

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

What does the charger have to do with the radio? Did I miss something?

@ruger1420 3 года назад

Yes like the buttons. I have sausage finger and my gen to touch wheel. Always hitting it when I try to press the ok button. Should of waited a year I guess.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

No, you'll still love it with Firmware upgrade you get some of the best stuff! Countdown to charged, and percentage chaged status, as well as "Auto Start"

@ruger1420 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC You get count down to charge with firmware update on the gen 1? Sweet I’ll have to do that. I’ll have to buy that cable I guess

@MR57LV 3 года назад

What about charging at 1C or 3C? I assume 3C is faster. What do you do? Charge faster or slower 1C

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Charging at 1C means the same as the mAh of the pack.... For example, if you're charging a 2200mAh 3S 30C pack at 1C, you'd set it to 2.2Amps. For 2C it'd be 4.4Aamps. For 3C it'd be 6.6Amps. I generally charge at 1C and only exceed this if I'm in a HUGE hurry.

@allanroberts5363 3 года назад

is there anyway to charge a 30c 280 2s 7.v battery on a smart charger ???

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

With the right adapters, you can for sure do it.

@marksmola7299 3 года назад

Will the s2100 charger balance and charge a spectrum g2 battery?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

YES, but you may have to upgrade the firmware to get the full features.

@aaronbaird8966 3 года назад

Will the gen 2 still work with the smart voltage checker?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

YES! For sure, I've used them, BUT I also did update the firmware on my XBC100, for what it's worth.

@Jack-gy7cs 3 года назад

Good informational video, thanks Brian. I just tried to update my checker and charger and NO GO on my Mac. Too bad Spekturm won't allow Mac users the same privilege as Window users.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

JACK - just got this question. I believe there's emulators out there you can use to get it done. I'm NOT a mac expert, so don't want to mislead.

@MWall711 3 года назад

I got a real charge out of this video. I do like being able to update the firmware for the S2100 charger. I don't like the lack of a balance charger because you're forced to use a Spektrum voltage checker and you cannot attach a low voltage alarm.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Nice pun!!!!!! I too am concerned about the lack of balance lead, BUT on some planes, it will be nice...they are getting pretty tight. Also the new telemetry is getting REALLY good (we covered this on the T-28 1.1m second thoughts video...per cell voltage on the screen, or verbal call outs if you wish...AWESOME!)

@memememe2674 3 года назад

Have you guys noted the price of these items compared to other brands with same or better performance and longevity?????

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

The price is high for everything right now. These packs get super pricey, but they're some of the best you can get right now.

@neilwhite2625 3 года назад

I do intend to get one of these, but where to you go to find the firmware update, they are not on the Spektrum web site

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Pretty sure I showed downloading them from HorizonHobby in the video...did you watch?

@andrewrichey7374 2 года назад

I got the S 2100 and I cannot charge two batteries at the same time, yeah well for a couple seconds then it beeps and quits don’t knowWhat’s up

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Call Horizon - something is wrong. I would get it figured out ASAP. I have had mine stop a few times, but it's not after "a couple seconds" If you're charging a G1 pack, are you plugging in the balance lead? IF not, they will not automatically start, but you can force a chage without the balance lead.... As for the G2 packs, you should just have to plug them in. MAKE SURE YOU GET THE SMART PIN ALL THE WAY IN!!!! This can be missed if you don't get full penetration. I've caught myself doing it on the IC5's before...but it's hard to see.

@payitfwdrcl6171 3 года назад

Brian, Oh noooooo... not SMART Gen 2. I just getting used to Gen 1. Glad they have the option to upgrade the firmware. I know there still lots folks that not necessarily convinced but that’s ok. I just glad we have all the new tech out there to choose from if we so desire. 👊👍😊

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I agree. G2 is a much harder sell at this point, for sure. I kinda like the balance lead, BUT - you will love the new UI on the charger after firmware update - it's basically a G2 (Awesome!) Percentage charged and Time to completion on the display (but this takes a few seconds, FYI)

@payitfwdrcl6171 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Sweet. Yeah, I may end up with one or two of the Gen 2 chargers before it’s over with because of the built in power supplies. Then after I pull that trigger, they’ll come out with a Gen 3. HAHA.

@marting5130 2 года назад

does a dumb battery still have time until charged?

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Humm, I've never noticed... That's actually "TIME CHARGED" not time left...sorry....I had to check ;) As for dumb batteries - same on both types. There's a percentage left on both too.

@snoriverrc3842 3 года назад

Its very frustrating that the chargers dont include an update cable, and they have been out of stock everywhere forever. I imagine they sold out fast simply because of the G2 update.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Quite possibly. I believe the NEW ones use a usb charger cable, but the old ones use that goofy USB to Headphone cable...which is a USB to SERIAL cable, fyi. I use such items in my industrial technician job, so I wonder how hard it would be to make one???

@randall4411 3 года назад

I'm not that thrilled with it probably because my chargers work great . I use G1 batteries they're great .

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I agree Gen 1 is AWESOME, so makes for a HARD sell!!! Especially with firmware update to make Gen1 into a Gen2 ;)

@michaeloconnor8960 3 года назад

If I read the manual correctly the firmware update does not work on Apple. Am I correct?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I've heard there's PC emulators, but I'm not an expert in that arena, sorry Michael!

@michaeloconnor8960 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks for the info. Just don't know if I want to mess around with emulators.

@rpmspeedyblue 3 года назад

Do you have the Esc program box?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

For what ESC??? I've got several, but they're sometimes hyper-specific to an ESC, and other times they're pretty generic.

@rpmspeedyblue 3 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC the spectrum smart esc programmer/SPMXCA200. Esc - spectrum firma 160a smart Esc.

@acmis2 3 года назад

Do the updates work on an Apple computer?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

I don't know that they do. There are PC emulators on Apple, but I don't have apple products, so I wouldn't be the one to ask. Sorry Skip!

@christheoutlaw5748 3 года назад

But it’s cool love the charger though

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

for sure!

@jpeterman57 3 года назад

I recieved the Spektrum Smart S1100 AC Charger, 1x100W today along with two 14.8V 3200mAh 4S 30C Smart LiPo batteries and the damn thing doesn't recognize either one's balance cables and wouldn't do a manual charge. After updating to V1.0.0.30 it still would not recognize the balance cables but would perform a manual charge. The balance cable is installed in the far left side of the port as the instructions state. Kinda scary that it can be inserted anywhere laterally in the row of pins. So far I'm not very impressed with quality control.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

SERIOUSLY THOUGH - Be careful!!! Don't burn your house down trying to fix this if it doesn't work right away. Please do this at your own risk, but be careful. Do it on a hard surface, in the garage if in question (NOT next to the gas cans - LOL). I don't want to hear about you getting hurt or burning your house down. - You know I have to say this. I think I know what's going on. This happened to me on one of my 4S packs too, but it was like 1 of 50 so I assumed it was a fluke, so here's what I found... Test the balance of the cells. They CAN actually fall out of range if they sit TOO long OR they can also OVER discharge if there's a malfunction of the SMART chip. If the cells are below a certain threshold...like 2.5VDC or so, the charger doesn't "SEE" them so it throws a "Cell Mismatch" or "No Balance Lead" error or something like that - It's been a while, and I can't replicate it to say the exact nomenclature. See if you can follow this procedure, and you'll get her back into range in like 2 minutes, then you can just charge up and use like normal... Test each cell (use a DMM if you have too), then see WHAT cell is below say 3VDC...then CHARGE that CELL like it's a 1S pack, but you may have to "Trick" the charger into getting it up (Sounds bad).... and make sure you're sitting there WATCHING this step. Charge LOW and SLOW for a few minutes and it'll come up. Then when that CELL is back to 3VDC or so, you can try again, and it'll work on the SMART CHARGER from there on out. I have a video about this on my OLD packs, since I had to deal with this all the time before, but now It's almost a non-existent problem, with all my SMART packs...but I understand totally how pissed you must be - I'm pissed when I get a FREE one and it didn't work right away. If you want to see that video about how to charge ONE CELL, here's a link - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DP1-VBNJmsg.html ...BUT first, I'd call and get a few replacement lipos coming! I don't care what they say, they need to be shipping this premium priced stuff in 100% Tip Top condition. This is not good for anyone, and I'm SURE they'll be super embarrassed and want to make it right. Snap a few pictures, or take a real short clip of the situation NOW, then when you call you can say, here's the evidence....here's my address - send new lipos ASAP! I know HH will be thrilled with me giving this advice, but if I were running the show over there, I can say I'd be PISSED at my supplier for sending me a bunk pack - so as long as you share the experience with them, they'll either make it right, or you can return the stuff (except they don't take them back ;) if you're reading what I'm laying down)

@mitchfowler646 Год назад

Under smart battery menu has update battery I did it says 100% but still says do not remove battery 10min later same tired of waiting cut off pulled battery turn on plug in batt won't recognize battery or volts nothing checked on xbc100 smart checker still nothing went to hobby shop put on their xbc100 said battery needed updating push button cool everything back to normal tried updating with his charger something happened updated my charger could not get xbc100 to update going to try again but if this stuff so smart why is it so aggrevating

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

I would be annoyed too, but not sure exactly how to fix it. This software update (on the battery) is SUPPOSED to be somewhat automatic, provided the firmware on the charger is up to date.

@normhalliday3969 3 года назад

I would like to order from your channel but they won’t ship to Canada on line. You have to phone them.

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Really, can you order from here... Tower Hobbies bit.ly/2XqHt45 ...I appreciate you trying and letting me know at some point. This is one of the unfortunate things about our very wonderful international audience. We have quite the following in the Aisa's, but they can't always support us as they would like to... Either way, Norm, we appreciate you being a part of our channel ;)

@Ali-uj4gd 3 года назад

Your kitchen circuit breaker maximum wattage is 2400w and the charger is 380w no way it will blow the circuit breaker, if the charge rate is 20A it’s within the 380w range because watt=voltagexcurrent

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

Totally - That was my very stupid oversight - but thanks for mentioning it!!! I know ohms law, but was thinking in DC world at the time - DUH!!!!! Sorry Ali, and you were absolutely correct!!!

@superdon1chw Год назад

I don't have time in One day to charge when weather is good it is dark in two hour when I am free

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

It's tough in Winter. Soon we'll be at the winter solstice, and our days in the Northern Hemisphere will start getting longer again ;) YIPPEE!!! DECEMBER 21, 2022 to be exact ;)

@BadFishRacing1967 3 года назад

Is Spektrum the only company with SMART batteries?

@BrianPhillipsRC 3 года назад

SMART is a Spektrum technology and brand, so yes. There aren't any copycats at the moment.