Newb- Gladiator RTR smart batts use

[CoupeUK]

Hi all

I’m considering pulling the plug on a RTR Gladiator I’ve found for sale at a bit of a deal. The sellers including a pair of Spektrum Smart lipos, the reason he’s selling is he cannot get the Jeep to run because he doesn’t have the correct charger.

My question is, can I use either a normal lipo with Deans adaptor and will the Spektrum batteries charge with a generic charger with the right connector?

Thanks

[Tim1987]

spektrum recommends only using their chargers with their batteries. the s150 is pretty cheap and has worked fine for me though.

[tonered]

Originally Posted by CoupeUK

Hi all

I’m considering pulling the plug on a RTR Gladiator I’ve found for sale at a bit of a deal. The sellers including a pair of Spektrum Smart lipos, the reason he’s selling is he cannot get the Jeep to run because he doesn’t have the correct charger.

My question is, can I use either a normal lipo with Deans adaptor and will the Spektrum batteries charge with a generic charger with the right connector?

Thanks

I have done that, but not for long enough to know if there will be any negative affects long term. IMHO, a LiPO charger is a LiPO charger.

[CoupeUK]

Originally Posted by tonered

I have done that, but not for long enough to know if there will be any negative affects long term. IMHO, a LiPO charger is a LiPO charger.

You’ve charged a smart lipo with a ‘normal’ charger?

[Den72]

Originally Posted by tonered

I have done that, but not for long enough to know if there will be any negative affects long term. IMHO, a LiPO charger is a LiPO charger.

I have a pair of Hoovoo batteries from amazon and they charge great on a Dynamite Prophet Sport with no problem. However when I place my sons Venom battery on the same charger the charger will not recognize it. That particular battery requires a balance charger with the actual plug, not just a regular balance charger.

So IMHO a LIPO charger is not a LIPO charger that is not a right LIPO charger.

[tonered]

Originally Posted by CoupeUK

You’ve charged a smart lipo with a ‘normal’ charger?

Yes. It is a LiPO charger with cell balancing, just not a Spektrum SMART charger.

It came with my AE ProSC10.

[Phyro]

Basically, the SMART batteries just have a few extra features that can be adjusted and checked using a SMART charger. The main feature to be aware of is the self discharge to storage voltage after a set period no use.

Strait from the guys at Spektrum via live stream (link below), SMART batteries are chargeable on non-SMART chargers.

https://youtu.be/QsrfWyCT9SY

The question is asked between the 16:00 and 18:00 minute mark. (Actual live stream discussion starts around the 8:00 minute mark, if you would like more information on these batteries.)


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[tonered]

Originally Posted by Phyro

Basically, the SMART batteries just have a few extra features that can be adjusted and checked using a SMART charger. The main feature to be aware of is the self discharge to storage voltage after a set period no use.

Strait from the guys at Spektrum via live stream (link below), SMART batteries are chargeable on non-SMART chargers.

https://youtu.be/QsrfWyCT9SY

The question is asked between the 16:00 and 18:00 minute mark. (Actual live stream discussion starts around the 8:00 minute mark, if you would like more information on these batteries.)


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The self discharge feature is quite nice and has be buying Spektrum batteries regardless of the charger used.

[CoupeUK]

Perfect, thanks for all your replies.

I have actually bought this SCX10iii, it's due to be with me tomorrow. As said it comes with a pair of Smart lipos, would be nice to use them instead of having them sat on the bench as paperweights. Will fab up some adaptors for them once it's arrived I think.

Again, thank you!

[tonered]

Originally Posted by CoupeUK

Perfect, thanks for all your replies.

I have actually bought this SCX10ii, it's due to be with me tomorrow. As said it comes with a pair of Smart lipos, would be nice to use them instead of having them sat on the bench as paperweights. Will fab up some adaptors for them once it's arrived I think.

Again, thank you!

You're welcome!