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05-17-2021, 01:14 AM | #1 |
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| Newb- Gladiator RTR smart batts use
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 |
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05-17-2021, 05:19 AM | #2 |
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| Re: Newb- Gladiator RTR smart batts use
spektrum recommends only using their chargers with their batteries. the s150 is pretty cheap and has worked fine for me though.
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05-17-2021, 08:05 AM | #3 | |
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05-18-2021, 02:16 PM | #4 |
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05-18-2021, 03:04 PM | #5 | |
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So IMHO a LIPO charger is not a LIPO charger that is not a right LIPO charger. | |
05-18-2021, 03:38 PM | #6 |
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05-18-2021, 05:04 PM | #7 |
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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.) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Phyro; 05-18-2021 at 06:24 PM. Reason: Tone change. |
05-19-2021, 07:46 AM | #8 | |
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05-20-2021, 08:09 AM | #9 |
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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! Last edited by CoupeUK; 05-20-2021 at 03:18 PM. |
05-20-2021, 10:00 AM | #10 | |
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