Thank you so much! I did an RC summer camp a few weeks ago and the students had this charger and figured I would make a quick video for them. In regard to the timer, I'm not 100% sure...I will check when I get back home from work!
I really appreciate that you did this tutorial. I just got this charger, and I am charging both NiMH and Lipo 2 batteries. I am currently charging my Venom NiMH 8.4v 5000 mAh battery. I put the amp at 5.0, started the auto charge and is showing that it is charging at 10.6v, does that have anything to do with the battery being 8.4v?
yeah, that's correct. So, I'm guessing you have a 7-cell NiMH (7*1.2 = 8.4v), and each cell will charge to 1.5v, so 8*1.5 = 10.5v - the 10.6 is fine. I hope that makes sense...I probably should make a part II and mention this and the other comment below. If you have any other questions, let me know.
I would not. Those batteries have electronic sensors to determine how each cell is balanced. This charger does not have that. You must get a smart charger by Spektrum to charge those correctly.
let me check...that is a pretty small battery and I usually use a different charger from amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NNLZBPD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@zombieheadsyndicate you are welcome...so, I don't have the charger at my house - it's at my college where I teach...so, Tuesday, when I head back up there, I will check it out...I'm thinking that the amps will not go that low, so my initial thoughts are that you probably should get a different charger...I don't like the chargers that come with it...I like to balance my lipos most of the time.
I don't believe so...those are small mAh and you are best to get one of these: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NNLZBPD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
I would not recommend this...always charge your Lipo batteries with a balance lead. I constantly monitor each cell to ensure it isn't below 3 or above 4.2 v and the cells are around the same voltage. Sometimes, if you charge without the balance leads, the battery could say 8.4 volts at a full charge but have one cell at 6 v and the other at 2 v, which is very dangerous and could catch fire or explode.
good evening! This charger doesn't actually have a storage charge or discharge with it (I couldn't find the option and I looked online and couldn't find one either: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-prodigy-610ez-ac-dc-lihv-lipo-balance-battery-charger-ptk-8522/p696353?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNnPqSf_YfBsUO1wihbOG8dx4eAXTtuzwa7oIUcyFAA7mFfqZElVXaxoCQ4IQAvD_BwE
so, with my other charger, when I put it at storage, it didn't go above 1 A...even though I put it at 5 A...so, the charger limits the amps when you put it in storage!
I will double check tomorrow, but I don't remember seeing an option for that for NiMH...I'm guessing that is what you are asking for? I will try a 6-cell and an 7-cell tomorrow and see if I can. For some reason, I don't remember seeing that.
I checked today. 7.2 volt and 8.4 volt and there was no way to change the voltage for NiMH. Just ply in and follow my steps for current and you should be fine
I appreciate you sir! Thanks for the intel 👍🏾
🤙 awesome! Ty for watching!
Thank you very much this was very helpful.
Thank you so much! 🙏 any questions, please ask! Appreciate the support!
Very well done. Right to the point. Thank you. One question, what does the counter in the lower right area of the display represent?
Thank you so much! I did an RC summer camp a few weeks ago and the students had this charger and figured I would make a quick video for them. In regard to the timer, I'm not 100% sure...I will check when I get back home from work!
@@drluketheduke1531 Ok, I think the counter is how many milliamp hours of charge have been pushed into the battery. Thanks again...
@@sempertard awesome! yeah, that does seem right! good luck with everything!
I really appreciate that you did this tutorial. I just got this charger, and I am charging both NiMH and Lipo 2 batteries. I am currently charging my Venom NiMH 8.4v 5000 mAh battery. I put the amp at 5.0, started the auto charge and is showing that it is charging at 10.6v, does that have anything to do with the battery being 8.4v?
yeah, that's correct. So, I'm guessing you have a 7-cell NiMH (7*1.2 = 8.4v), and each cell will charge to 1.5v, so 8*1.5 = 10.5v - the 10.6 is fine. I hope that makes sense...I probably should make a part II and mention this and the other comment below. If you have any other questions, let me know.
and thank you! I did a summer camp for students and that was the charge they got, so I figured I would make a video to help them!
Can you charge 6s spektrum smart batteries with this charger?
I would not. Those batteries have electronic sensors to determine how each cell is balanced. This charger does not have that. You must get a smart charger by Spektrum to charge those correctly.
Any chance you could make a video on charging the SCX24 battery? Or perhaps tell me how to know which settings to use?
let me check...that is a pretty small battery and I usually use a different charger from amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NNLZBPD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@drluketheduke1531 thank you!
@@zombieheadsyndicate you are welcome...so, I don't have the charger at my house - it's at my college where I teach...so, Tuesday, when I head back up there, I will check it out...I'm thinking that the amps will not go that low, so my initial thoughts are that you probably should get a different charger...I don't like the chargers that come with it...I like to balance my lipos most of the time.
@@drluketheduke1531 I think I got it figured out. I appreciate it though just the same. :)
Can this charger charge a 2s/3s scx24 lipo?
I don't believe so...those are small mAh and you are best to get one of these: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NNLZBPD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
How can I charge a 2s 900mAh with no balance leads
I would not recommend this...always charge your Lipo batteries with a balance lead. I constantly monitor each cell to ensure it isn't below 3 or above 4.2 v and the cells are around the same voltage. Sometimes, if you charge without the balance leads, the battery could say 8.4 volts at a full charge but have one cell at 6 v and the other at 2 v, which is very dangerous and could catch fire or explode.
How many Amps do you storage mode a 2s lipo 5000mah 7.4V
I have the same charger. I'm new at this hobby.
good evening! This charger doesn't actually have a storage charge or discharge with it (I couldn't find the option and I looked online and couldn't find one either: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-prodigy-610ez-ac-dc-lihv-lipo-balance-battery-charger-ptk-8522/p696353?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNnPqSf_YfBsUO1wihbOG8dx4eAXTtuzwa7oIUcyFAA7mFfqZElVXaxoCQ4IQAvD_BwE
Usually, with storage charge, they have a limit and it is usually around 1 AMP, I believe.
I have a different charge and will take a look and let you know!
so, with my other charger, when I put it at storage, it didn't go above 1 A...even though I put it at 5 A...so, the charger limits the amps when you put it in storage!
How do you change the voltage?
I will double check tomorrow, but I don't remember seeing an option for that for NiMH...I'm guessing that is what you are asking for? I will try a 6-cell and an 7-cell tomorrow and see if I can. For some reason, I don't remember seeing that.
I checked today. 7.2 volt and 8.4 volt and there was no way to change the voltage for NiMH. Just ply in and follow my steps for current and you should be fine