1S battery charger - the best and safest way to series charge multiple 1S LiPo batteries
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- A few months ago I made a video showing the benefits of series charging 1S LiPos rather than parallel charging them using a lead like this. It basically wires 4 1S lipos in series to look like a 4S pack so you can charge them with a balance charger and discharge them to storage charge. But it requires a different cable for say 4S or 6S
This series charge board from HobbyFlyRC allows you to safely charge between 1 and 6 1S batteries at the same time using your balance charger. It's like a clever 1S battery charger.
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Just ordered this board. Thank you
Very instructive, thank you!
I agree with Mr. Larson. I myself also have 2 Fractal Engineering boards, but would have bought those ones if they were out . I like the switches versus the jumper. Great review
Switches are gooood.
Proper video. Thanks very much. Well done. I've gone and purchased one myself.
You'll love it.
Great review of a useful tool. Very good demonstration and explanation of how it works. If I didn't already have the Fractal Engineering board I'd check this one out. I like this board uses switches instead of a jumper. Can't loose switches. I use BT 2.0 connectors, so I had to get adapters. Happy flying everyone. 🤓
It's a totally awesome and really useful piece of kit.
Thank you soooo much. Now I can safely store my batteries while my drone is getting repaired. I bought about the same board from hobby fly but didn't know how to use it. Was always getting over voltage or lower voltage message on my balance charger. I will sleep 😴 a lot better now. Subscribed!
You're welcome. Glad I could help. Safe storage is crucial, and it's awesome that you can now confidently manage your batteries. Sleep well and thanks a bunch for subscribing! 😊🔋🛌
Good review and nice bit of kit.
Thanks.
Nice!
Could you easily remove one side of connectors and replace them with GNB27's?
Great video, I just got mine. One question, is the charger in balance charge mode or just charge mode?
Balance mode, except when there's only 1 battery connected cos there's nothing to balance.
Sorry for the late reply, do you know if the boards will take the battery for the k110 the comments tell me the connection is 2.5 and the boards are 2.0
I'll check.
Ive got such a series board with 6 slots for lipo's but only wiith 5 switches. Any clue? Im afraid of doing sth wrong so im asking in advance 🙈
It's difficult to give a specific answer without more information about the charge board you have, such as the model number or manufacturer. However, in general, a charge board with 6 slots for LiPo batteries and 5 switches likely means that one of the slots is meant to be used as a balancing port for the other 5 batteries.
Before using the charge board, you should carefully read the instruction manual that came with it. This will give you a better understanding of how to use the charge board safely and correctly. Additionally, make sure to follow all safety precautions and guidelines, such as ensuring that the batteries are properly connected and that the charge board is plugged into a safe power source.
If you're still unsure about how to use the charge board correctly, you may want to reach out to the manufacturer for additional support or consult with a knowledgeable hobbyist who has experience using similar charge boards.
Hey what do you store charge 1s HV/high voltage tinywhoop packs to? I have seen anywhere from 3.85 to 4v, so could use some help
LiPo is 3.7V LiHV is 3.8V
So I dont need a charger for 1s if I use a board? That way the charger sees the board full of 1s as a single pack? I just bought a whoop with 9 batteries and a board from a guy. And I have a 2-6s charger for my RCcars. Will that charger work with a board?
Yes, that'll work just fine.
was wondering if theres a schematic for this? doesnt seem too difficult to make and i like to tinker a bit(got lots of spare wire and connectors)
It's a commercial product, so no, that's extremely unlikely. However, why not just use my cable method bit.ly/3J1ZdIn Thanks for watching.
@@WhirlyBloke thanks for the reply, the cable method is balanced so can I put batteries of different voltages and charge together?
@@anothernihm Correct. You'll be charging 4 1S LiPos in series and they can be different voltages. If you follow that video, I explain it all in great detail. I use 4 as an example, but you can easily make 6 if you want.
What is the thing called that you plugged the multiple charge board into and where can I buy one, and is that all I need to properly charge and store lipos?
It's a balance battery charger.
Anyone that can recommend me a charger that does not start to cry when the cells are out of balance? Right now I have the t2m wizard x6s+, it has 2-6s capabilty. But with the parallel board it only charges when the batteries are balanced
When it comes to charging batteries, it is essential to consider the type of battery you have and the charger's compatibility. Different types of batteries have different charging requirements, and using an incompatible charger can damage your battery or reduce its performance.
To avoid issues with unbalanced cells, you can look for a charger that supports "balance charging." This feature ensures that each cell in the battery is charged equally, preventing overcharging or undercharging of individual cells.
Additionally, you may want to look for a charger that has a "storage mode" feature. This feature charges the battery to a specific voltage level suitable for long-term storage, which helps to extend the battery's lifespan.
When choosing a charger, make sure it has the correct voltage and amperage specifications for your battery, and check the charger's compatibility with your specific battery type. It is also important to consider other features such as safety protections and user-friendly interfaces.
Vifly whoopstor, just came out with the first 1s battery charger/storage/discharger. 30$ not bad
Is looks to be a nice charger.
Can i use my 3s 30c lipo battery as 12v 2amp Power supply (directly to device) or it will damage the device
No reason why not but it may struggle to charge 3 x 1S lipos.
Your charger in this video is different from the one you linked. Yours looks like it has power supply built in. Can you give model of yours or perhaps link to one that includes the PS?
The charger I'm using is the ToolkitRC M6D charger: bit.ly/3xfTA3J
a 0-30 volt power supply works wonders
I take 2 a day to keep me strong and healthy. 😀
1s isn’t a thing, rather single cell. I get what is being conveyed here, and that’s a nice cell monitoring setup you have there. What is that brand?
One S is confusing by name. It’s one cell, not in series with anything by its lone self. That terminology has China all over it. 😂
Great video.
But hey what can I say it is a handy little board with its features, I Just use 4056s for single cell.
I thought 3 cells or 3s is 11.1 volts?
Well, yes and no. Rechargeable batteries, in our case mostly LiPos, have a voltage range from discharged to fully charged. For LiPos it's 3.3V to 4.2V per cell and the mid storage voltage is 3.7V. A fully charged 3S LiPo is 12.6V and mid point is 11.1V. You just multiply the number of cells by the mid or fully charged single cell voltage. When you're charging a LiPo you should set the charger to 4.2V times the number of cells. For a 3S it'll be 12.6V