VISUO QUADCOPTER + 18650 BATTERY MOD UPGRADE - Concluding Episode
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- čas přidán 7. 12. 2017
- So you've seen the review, made the plunge and bought the VISUO XS809HW but realised the battery is short lived taking away from the enjoyment you had.
Worry no MORE. I have modded the battery to give you 400%!! more POWAAAH!!!
Simply download the STL files from Thingiverse and if your compelled to leave me a TIP, it will help support my channel.
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Compliments! You did an awsome Job on upgrading the Visuo. This is fantastic. Greetings from Germany!
Us Nerds living here in NERDVille really appreciate all your work and efforts. Thank you.
Dude: ANYTHING else you can do with this particular drone is worth uploading. I have 8 drones and the Visuo is one of my favorites. It flies great and the 8.5mm motors have the torque to do some amazing mods with it. More please!
thx, i had this drone laying around for about 4 years, know i opened it batteries dies so i decide to upgrade and this is super cool, thanks for the stl files :)
You are tha man! I was telling some guys about this at our RC Christmas party last night.
MADE!
Thanks for this great mod.
I recommend grinding the surface of the battery a little bit, as the coating seems to be problematic when soldering (as this is a safety issue, you should triple check the connection).
Well done. Very complete, as always.
6:06 I really want to learn how to organise my workshop just like that hahahahaa
Lots of people want to see 18650 on drones... really cool project mate!!!
18650 POWEEEEEERRR...
Fantastic mod, thank you so much for your time and efforts.
Your work is awesome!! i can't wait for your further mod on visuo..
I love drone mods.
Keep modding!
Thank you for sharing. Great job
Bloody brilliant. Cheers!
This mod is very questionable because of the unknown outcome. There is no proof of the drone flying with the 18650 battery. The author did not demonstrate the drone in action after performing this modification. I gave this a try to find out that the drone becomes unbalanced and drifting backwards after a take-off. But the main problem is that most 18650 batteries are rated from 1C to 10C which makes the voltage dropping to the non-fly level in a couple of seconds. The original Li-Po battery is rated 25C. My verdict: do not bother.
I agree, it's one thing to show that something is possible but another to prove that it is useful at all. Hopefully someone can show that is works before a small fleet of drones are downed by overweight and undervolting batteries.
Tobechukwu Njoku the 900mah battery lasts 10 minutes (allegedly), that’s 4.6A draw at 85% usage. You could use a NCR18650GA 3450mah, it can provide continuous close to 10A, about 3C. If you’re lucky maybe you could even run 2S.
Nice mod . I have ordered mine and I'm waiting for it , I hope I'll get it Before Christmas
I have my visuo and will definitely be doing this. I'll be making 5 of these batteries.
Very nice! Liked it to bits... enjoy your channel very much.
One thing I would like to see you do is change that camera for something a bit better, say an SJ4000WiFi.
Figure should not be too difficult taking it out of its original casing and fitting it to this copter.
Thanks for taking the time to share
Thumbs up fro The Looking Glass
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Great.
Can not wait to see your Mavic Pro 2 upgrade.
Ver, very nice work! Thanks for that and sharing it. Please let me know, what kind of 3D printer you used and what material!? Thanks, thanks, thanks
Hello Nerdville, thanks for the great video!! One suggestion, it would be nice to see a mod like this but with replaceable 18650 instead of soldered in the new case. This way, you would need only one 3D printed case and no need to include the charging circuitry in it. At least that would be perfect for me, as I have lots of 18650 and chargers. Thank you!
Excellent descriptive.
Your videos helped me pull the trigger on this particular unit (with the intent of adding an 18650).
Given what you saw as you were poking around its guts, do you figure a guy could hot glue a single 18650 holder on and solder the pigtail to the power input ?
For those of us without access to a printer, it would provide a detachable, high capacity battery and would be charged externally so you're not carrying the weight of the charger board.
excellent video, I suggest to make it dustproof in the socket you made to see the red LED I'd suggest to add glue and push it in so it'll give a looking of a diming red LED and it'll seal it up avoiding dust gets into the case.
I really love the design you made, its so cool.
I have a yi camera and I want to replace the default battery adding something smaller size than 18650 battery, I saw a external battery that replaces the original battery and cover using 2400mh but I was thinking to get mine and add it idk of is it possible to do it, btw thank you so much for doing this video. could you add another 18650 battery to your design would you affect to circuit board? or would you add something else to make it safer if you have 2 x 18650? thank you so much
Awsome upgrade. Which I didnt suffer from tremors so I could do the soldier. 😅
To save having to make the battery case and cut the Visuo, what do you think about mounting an 18650 in a simple battery ‘clip’ style holder on the bottom of the fuselage. Then wire thee battery terminals to the back of the terminal block inside the Visuo (on the internal side of the pins). My concern is the lack of a T connection. Is it needed? If so is there a small board out there that could be used to avoid destroying one of the batteries that came with the Visuo.
The advantage would be ease of battery removal and charging - no need to fabricate battery packs. The 18650 batteries and a charger are very cheap on eBay.
Also, adjustment of the battery holder to maintain the same centre of gravity should be possible.
What do you think?
Best wishes.
Hi there. Lovely video. I also want make the same battery pack for my Fibaro doorsensor. But when I’m looking to buy the TP4056, I see that there are different models. Can you advise. Rgrds from Belgium.
Hi, I tried to get it printed but getting error "error mesh" while printing battery case upper file. Could please tell me how to resolve this issue?
I PLAN ON ADDING MAVIC PRO PLATINUM PROPS TO MY VISUO. I JUST ORDERED A SET. I DONT KNOW IF THEY WILL FIT SO I MAY NEED TO MAKE SOME MODIFICATIONS TO THEM TO GET THEM TO FIT
You should start selling them! Multiple people are interested? I would give it a shot at model with two 18650 battery's.
Juan Gonzalez hello
This is now on ebay.
Thank you
Great Mod, can I parallel two, or more, of the original cells in the same manner?
I want a few of those enclosures, I guess I need the STL files and someone with a printer.
Have you done one with two 18650’s?
Hello sir the visio drops attitude when it is on full front dive sports mode. Is there any idea to modify the aerodynamics by using 3D printing. I think the drone has centre of gravity issues and aerodynamics too. Because the turns are akward and unstudy.
Y no hay cambios en el balance? O sea puede volar sin problemas?
hi.. Loved your video... could one use a higher capacity battery like a 9800mah ? what are the limitations of such an endeavour ? thank in advance...
just completed this battery upgrade but the drone struggles to take to the air. I would have thought the drone could handle the extra weight but it seems not. How does anyone elses drone go after this mod ????
Is it okay if i upload your design to Shapeways for someone to make? I am not sure how the process is or nor do I want to do anything that you do not get credit for. I think your video was Great and it still keeps me intrigued and confident that this will work. I will donate to Thingiverse for your work and time.
Also have you thought of upgrading the camera with a Run Cam? I know voltage is higher but i was wondering how voltage converter would work and if it will be to much weight for the Visuo to handle.
Again.Thank you for your work and information on this.
Great 18650 mod!!!
Loving the mod that you made, but i'v played around the 4056 chips and i had to ask: Did you change the resistor to drop the charging current (i'v noticed that at 1A the chip get's really hot.)
Awesome mod mate!
Hi. Could you tell which battery you are using. I build the same battery modyfication but my Visuo do not starting. When i press start/stop blades are twisting for 3 sec and stoping.
I checked LGDAS battery.
[English] I made the necessary modifications on mine, but instead of putting the battery internally I took the contact wires from the battery plate out.
First I tested just by attaching the tips with electrical tape, but the drone turns on the engines normally, but when it takes off it accelerates the motors and cuts them then, not accepting to take off again.
I refixed using some object in the tips of the wires to improve the contact, even result. I solved the wires in the battery, nothing new. My last test was to solder the original battery at the ends of the wires and secure it outside and then the drone worked normally.
Could it be the battery? In the multimeter it accuses to be with 4.14 V, also the original battery.
[Portuguese-Brazil] Fiz as modificações necessárias no meu, porém invés de colocar a bateria internamente levei os fios de contato da placa da bateria para fora.
Primeiro testei apenas prendendo as pontas com fita isolante, porém o drone liga os motores normalmente, mas ao decolar ele acelera os motores e os corta em seguida, não aceitando mais decolar.
Refiz usando algum objeto nas pontas dos fios para melhorar o contato, mesmo resultado. Resolvi soldar os fios na bateria, nada de novo. Meu último teste foi soldar a bateria original nas pontas dos fios e prendê-la para o lado de fora e então o drone funcionou normalmente.
Será que possa ser a bateria? No multímetro ela acusa estar com 4.14 V, igualmente a bateria original.
Salam. I just wanted to ask how long is the flight duration after this modification and also what kind of software do you use to make your videos? Thank you very much.
Tawhid K Waslaam. I got about 27 mins from this mod and I use finalcut pro on the Mac.
Wow, great mod and super video. I just printed it on my MK2S but I did not get such a nice bridge for the led charging status of the TP4056 there was a loose strand :-( I obviously have a little tuning to do. Please could you let us know what 18650 battery you are using. I await my drone and charger parts :-) I was watching a review by Tigger's RC Reviews where he was working out which could fly an action cam (I liked the Firefly Q6 which is 4k) and the XS809HW was one of the better ones for carrying extra weight. I would was interested in a comment that I think you made about the 18650 having more power for it's weight compared to the standard battery, it would be interesting to know why. Also please could you let us know how long it flys for on the 18650 vs the standard battery?
can you use a higher mAh battery say an 18650 at 9800mAh?
Where did he get that battery so I can make my own custom made battery for my drone witch is the same drone as his?
Can you please show how to increase its range using mod with proper connections.
Hi Dude, great mod☺ ,i already ordered the mod to be printed, just a query, the battery compartment is for a protected battery or unprotected?
Great video but I don't have a print machine do you sell batts for the viseo
Please do more with this QUADCOPTER. Maybe upgrade the antennas?
possible to put a proper 4k cam on, with mini gimbal???
Would you by chance make this available as a kit? Or at least sell the case and post a parts list for the rest?
Hi this is now on ebay
Thank you
Really whats the name of the product ?
I can not find it on ebay, what's the name?
Theres no need for that. All you have to do is wire 3 of the drones regular batteries together and cut open the battery slot.slide your modded battery in, POKE HOLES in the piece you cut off and attach it back onto the drone battery slot with zip ties make it nice and tight on the battery so it cant slide out during flight and then cut off the ends of the zip ties.
My drone original battery is 3.7v 780mAh it bought a 3.7v 1000mAH battery but when I try to fly the drone using the 1000mah the drone cuts off itself . Could someone help me?
Didnt the new and heavier battery outside mass center disballance whole drone?
Hey :) What about test foldable MAVIC like propellers on it ? :) Maybe will fly better, i am not drone expert, just asking.
Hello. I tryed this upgrade.. bought 18650 3,7V battery with 9800mAh .. And when i want to lift up, my drone wont go up.. it resets and all my lights on drone starts blinkink.. what would be wrong? :(
Can this case be printed for the eachines e58?
I have an E58 that uses the 3.7v-500mAh battery, but I don't have access to a 3D printer. Is there anywhere I can buy you 3D printed case, or a kit, or the whole completed MOD? Love your channel and what you have created here!
With 18650 i can us with this dron i ask with discharging amp is by okey
Leaving it with a LiPo setting would have a lower capacity but the cell should last longer.
Do you sell the battrie boxes ? I have battrie from my vape , just no holder for it
What is the 18650 battery right for this project?
Can you tackle the wingsland s6 battery next. Only 5 to 6 minute flight with the original
Have a link to the Ebay page to buy this?
Just ordered the 3d printed pieces u designed. Tho I'm thinking about adding a 2.4ghz 3dbi antenna to it. I wondering if you think it could take the added weight and if I could splice the new antenna cable into tho old one, just cause it looks easier to expose the Wi-Fi antenna then it is to replace it.
It’s worth a try.
Nice video, any possibility to improve the camera quality and range?
Gus Videos attatch an action cam
Hmmmm....do you have the skill to make an adaptor for your modified VISUO to accept the original type batteries in the larger housing. Just to keep it universal. ;)
Are you willing to make the modified battery case? I don’t have access to a 3D printer
Great informative video.. thanks for uploading.
Can I suggest you try to sell this idea to the manufacturers? This would mean you get money and credit for your idea, and we get a better battery drone in our hands in future :)
just great bro.
Tried but lights keep blinking after press Take-Off button.
Also tried with 2 batts but nothing.
I keep the original connector of battery adapter.
What should I do?
Understand that the video is fake. Your drone is trying to pull too much current from the battery. 18650 can't provide the necessary juice. The drone reports low battery condition.
great video , can you plz provide a links to all the items you use like the Tp4056 and the 18650 battey
and if you could plz make a mini diagram of the wireing
Salam dear friend, its very informative video. I am also trying to get a printer. Can you please advice which is the best one.
Thanks. Stay blessed and happy.
Are you selling these. I would like to buy 4 of them
How much flight time do you have after this mod?
9:23 where can i find that plastic?
Still selling this on eBay? ... If so how about a link or at least the exact title of the listing?
I have tried many 18650s but the visuo DOESN'T FLY! It turns on, tries to take off and turns off immediately. Why ?
Because the video is a fake. 18650, none of them, not sony vc6, not lg hg2, not molicell can provide enough current necessary to run that drone.
flight time with this battery mod ?
I wonder what would happen if you put x6 (paralleled) 3.7v 26650 5000mah battery in a cheap drone. Maybe upgrade also the camera of that drone with high res cam and gimbal. 🤔🤔 wonder what would it look like given you have the talent to design and have the equipments to materialize it. Nice video by the way.
dear sir..Please sold it on aliexpress. i want buy your batre for drone visio1 second ago•
That ready is a great mod. I see people are very interested in your improvement. Now if you're not interested in selling your design, then you should contact the makers of the Visuo to see if they are interested in buying your improved design. After all the videos I've seen on the Visuo, I'm actually considering buying one. And several of my friends are also considering getting some. You and Visuo may just corner the cheap drone market.
unfortunately all these videos have up'ed the price for this thing....I just spent $69 for mine on Amazon. You could probably get it for $15 less but for 2 day free shipping and Amazon prime for full refunds (if there're any issues) was worth the extra cash ;) Obviously this guy is of higher intelligence and should be a freelance engineering consultant.
I appreciate the feedback. I’m looking at other options as I do my research into what low cost mods are available.
I need the case i do not have the all accessories but i just need the box because i dont have the printer and can you do one more for me i will also pay for it please
Show!!!!
I would like to buy some of those batteries from you I have that drone
what 18650 would you suggest? thinking of getting a normal 18650 holder to switch the battery and not the printed adpter
Just use any higher output battery above 10C
Can i do it with 4 battarie 1.2v 900mAh please ?
What's the keyword for this kit if I want to search on ebay ?
Or, any link to that ?
Can we do motor mode with more powerful motor that can lifts more weights easily
Good idea may look into this
great mod, However very costly if you don't own a 3D Printer. If you sold the battery enclosure that would be great.
How much price
flight test with heavier batter?
It gets more unstable with a heavier load and could strain the motor further
А подняться с 18650 он смог? Can he fly with new 18650?
Can I buy that batt mod for my Visuo XS809HW?
dear sir..Please sold it on aliexpress. i want buy your batre for drone visio
Vc faz essa baterias pra vender
What's the day job?
I'm not having such luck, could be the old 18650's I used where a bit bad, never really tested them.
drone only flies for a few seconds before the lights starts blinking and then shuts down it's engines shortly after.
(time greatly depends on the throttle it's using)
but will fly again after turning it (and the controller) off and on again.
I was thinking maybe internal resistance of the battery maybe, or something else making it drop voltage under load.
the voltage is around 4.1->4.2 when I start and is still somewhere above 4.0 when I take out the battery after it's shut down, but is slowly climbing back, so I guess the voltage drops off to much while in use or something? internal resistance?)
Looking at a data sheet for Samsung ICR18650
seem the max discharge rate for these are 4400mA, while the recommended LG HG2's have 20 000mA.
so I guess I should find and use some batteries with a higher C rating.
(BTW, used a transparent filament for the battery holders, pretty neat as the light for charging is very easy to see)
Ørjan Lønningen i have the same problem. nice observation. How does the guy in the video pull this of then? Does he hae a better battery?
Ørjan Lønningen Hi, did u manage to find a solution? Tx
Bought a battery that had 30a but only good for 2 min... Will try different charger and via compi
My batteries was the problem, they had a pretty good 2000 mAh capacity but a very low C rating since they where meant for laptops that didn't draw to much power at once.
to test capasity of 18650s I bought a OPUS BT-C3100 - since it's a pretty neat charger and tester for capacity. www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-OPUS-BT-C3100-V2-2-Smart-Digital-Intelligent-4-LCD-Slots-Universal-Battery-Charger-for/32847522702.html
then since I've been working on a bigger drone and need some good batteries I've bought quite a few LG HG2 as they have a pretty high C rating and a very good 3000mAh capacity. www.aliexpress.com/item/4pcs-lot-LiitoKala-HG2-18650-18650-3000mah-electronic-cigarette-Rechargeable-batteries-power-high-discharge-30A-large/32809175063.html
they're not that cheap but they're very good, at least the ones I've received and tested.
ye my batteries had a low C rating so I've bought some 3000mAh LG HG2 batteries, so now it seems to work perfectly in terms of power delivery.
Hello I just did the battery mod without the extra charging module. I just connected the battery on the same points where the old battery was connected. First it didn't work, so I bypassed the box between the mini usb an the battery soldering points and finally it works BUT only for a few seconds something like 10s, and the LEDs are flashing like when the battery is getting low, but the voltmeter shows 4.1V, has anyone any idea what happens?
Konstantinos Anozidis, i am also facing the same problems. Did you manage to solve it? Tx.
hafez KHAN no unfortunately not.
I just modded mine and is doing the same. Have you figured out what the problem was?
Same issue, connected directly to fc, lights flash, binds, then props spin a quarter turn. Used the module, soldering to the correct + -, lights flash, binds, and get a quarter turn on props. Tried 5 batteries 4.1v to 4.15v. No go.
Just a thought. I know little about this but it may help.
If you bypassed the card electronics could it be the unconnected 3rd pin T (temp) that’s causing the problem? Leading the drone to believe there’s a battery problem and shutting down?
I want to see an action camera mod
Muito bom amigo gostei muito
WHAT IS THE NEW FLIGHT TIME WITH THIS MODDED BATTERY?
I got about 27 mins from that mod
I dont believe you. Where is the video of this miraculous 27 minute flight?
I would so gladly paid to have a battery like this for my visuo Xs809s * ^ *
LOL so many have offered money but the files are available on thingiverse. Search for NERDVille and you'll see some of my projects. This way you can 3D print it and build it yourself.
If your compelled to Tip me, feel free to do so, helps the channel but your not obligated to!
Thanks again for the support
What is the time of flight after mod ???
0 seconds. Hence he didn't film it.