I ditched my glasses and wore my best Losi T-shirt and Camo CCxRC hat for this one. I didn't realize it until i saw the Spektrum video on this, but if you go down past the "Start" on the menu, there are Smart battery settings like the ones seen on the XBC100 LiPo Checker I showed. So you can set the auto-discharge time and also the level you want it to discharge to. Very cool to see.
😁👍 The video's so much better now with the wardrobe change although I thought you looked much smarter with the glasses on!! LOL!!! Good stuff as always Tony!
Such a great system that is easy for hobbyists to get into and even grow with as they learn. Love the autostart on the charger, autodischarge in the packs and no balance leads. The countdown timer too... Awesome review Tony!! Great detail and amazing video quality as always!
Theyre awesome Batteries and Charger for sure. The whole SMART setup is definitely a great idea and is super convenient. The Smart wire must use a some comm protocol to get data feedback and cell monitoring with some sort of internal battery module.. But the batteries are even more expensive than Traxxas Batteries by a lot actually and the features are nice with the smart charger but definitely not needed and expensive. The auto discharge is nice and will definitely help people who aren't familiar or just dont storage charge all their lipos after each use..
Auto discharge? That's very cool. 😀I find it a pain to discharge all my batteries after doing speed runs. So if they go down by themselves thats a big plus. Great review Tony...Spektrum is coming out with some fantastic products. 👍
Seeing that charger show instant on the fly internal resistance per cell and ramp up to 20A charge fast and nearly silent was impressive. I like what that G2 charger can do! Seems well designed to keep cool and quiet.
Great review and info, I love that this new technology is coming out. Smart charging is the way of the future and it will benefit everyone in the way of improved safety. Putting this on my list of must haves for this year!
This is very cool man. Certainly a big difference in not having the Balance leads. But I am not a fan of proprietary chargers. That's why I dropped the Traxxas one, when they came out with it. I had to have the special charger for it. I am happy to see though, that if you do have the charger, it will charge batteries with balance plugs as well. Nice add on. Well done on them for that. For now? I am good where I am with my charger. Great video brother. Thanks for sharing
So many big releases today! I'm glad there are no balance leads anymore. I wanna get these SOO bad. but 25 bucks wont cover anything. lol. cool video though! you made learning bout batteries interesting! haha. can't wait to see your video on the new axial rock bouncer! (your getting one, right?)
Score!!! That must have been a nice package to receive! Next time I'm in the market I'll update to this...But they need to come out with a dual charger. Not a fan of single chargers. Tony i bought my lmt through your link last night, my lhs had sold out. I hope you get a small kickback to help the channel... Can't wait to get it! Ordered body and max10 120a and 3674 2950KV motor.... Should rip!!
Nice! Thanks Chris. They have a dual charger of this call the S2200. It’s 2x200W, but can charge a single battery at 380W. I did a lot of reading on these to get my information straight. 😊
Great info Tony. When we picket up Chris's TWO LMT'S, I also got a Smart Technology Powerstage bundle. Smart S2100 charger and two 3s 5000mAh 50c battery's. They have the balance cable. After his first runs, I charged both battery's. It turned super cold and snow. The next run was about four days later. The battery's where no longer fully charged as I expected them to be.I was about to storage charge them but Chris ran them. Do you know if the SPMX50003s0H5 also self discharge? The more videos you do, the more I learn about the LMT's. (also the more it costs me)
They should self discharge, but you may need to set them up to do it. I use my Spektrum XBC100 Battery Checker to program the time on mine. bit.ly/XBC100-Lipo-check
For the price they charge for these smart batteries you'd think they'd do better cable management 🤔 that little gray wire with the balance connection looks terrible, it should be connected to one of the wires like it has been on the smart ESCs
Literally just picked up the S2100 4S bundle yesterday... had a tiny bit of buyers remorse then I was like no biggie I can update the firmware. Stupid update cable is out of stock. Ha.
Hi, Very grateful for you. 2 of them now give me an error of "?" whenever I plug them in the Spektrum smart charger, I think I have to trash them! Thank you
I have the 2100 charger & it's great but Spektrum is going to have to produce some higher mah batteries before I even consider another upgrade. The 4S 5000mah batteries are cool but we need more than that. How about some 7500mah or higher packs. Runtime is very important to me...
Let them know. It’s in their interest to put things on the market that people will buy. I don’t run packs larger than 5000-6000mah because I notice temps go up on extended runs. I’d rather have a second set ready to go. While changing batteries, the electronics get a little break.
Yeah. They sent it to get the word out. Came in on Monday...right after buying another S2100 three weeks ago. I believe in this product and have been replacing my battery lineup with the G1 batteries this past year. Love the auto-discharge.
Yeah awesome Tony, I’m kind of bummed because I just bought there charger from Horizon S2100 and two batteries told them I wanted at least 100 C they sent me 50 C, and this charger will not charge to batteries at the same time after a few seconds it starts beeping off and shuts off, I ordered it when I ordered my LMT gravedigger, makes me mad they told her yes it was a girl sales lady I should’ve known better that I wanted the best so instead of selling me the G 2 They sell me the old stuff off the shelf,
That sounds odd. The S2100 should charge 2 batteries at one time. Does it have two inputs, but it just turns off when you try to do 2 at 1 time? I have two of the S2100 and they are my "go to charger" for 80% of my batteries.
For me, this technology does not compensate for giving a more or less pulsation on the charger, taking into account the price of chargers and batteries. In Europe the price is even much higher. You can buy an ISDT charger, which are the same as the Spektrum, at a lower cost.
So didn't traxxas make the first smart charger with the ez peak line up? If this is true, am I right to understand that traxxas is the leader in rc innovation because spektrum finally made a smart charger after how many years have passed that traxxas has had there's out?
Good system etc BUT you pay a price. I think the cells are overpriced for performance compared to other brands. Get the price down and more would go with this system.Safety is a concern BUT how many regular RCers will need that,they know what they are doing. This will suit beginners more and they will not pay this price ,just my opinion.
Jokes aside i work at hobby store and belive me sccessories need to look good you are not buying rcs bcs you need them its becouse you want them. And most people prefer to buy good looking things.
The price cripples this charger. Never in a million years would I pay that much to charge a battery. Let's not talk about the price for a battery 60 bux for 5000 mAh??? Their nuts!!! Ovonic 50c 6200 mAh 32.99 and you get 2!!!!
I get what you are saying about batteries. The iconic you get 2 of are 2S. The $60 Spektrum is 3s. Still, the 2S Spektrum is more at $45 for one. But if I buy for quantity that means I have more batteries to discharge. My primary reason fir switching is the auto discharge feature built into the batteries.
I ditched my glasses and wore my best Losi T-shirt and Camo CCxRC hat for this one. I didn't realize it until i saw the Spektrum video on this, but if you go down past the "Start" on the menu, there are Smart battery settings like the ones seen on the XBC100 LiPo Checker I showed. So you can set the auto-discharge time and also the level you want it to discharge to. Very cool to see.
😁👍 The video's so much better now with the wardrobe change although I thought you looked much smarter with the glasses on!! LOL!!! Good stuff as always Tony!
@@ShenRC great. Smart batteries and I didn’t wear my smart glasses. 🤓🤦♂️
Such a great system that is easy for hobbyists to get into and even grow with as they learn. Love the autostart on the charger, autodischarge in the packs and no balance leads. The countdown timer too... Awesome review Tony!! Great detail and amazing video quality as always!
Thanks for the review on this! I purchased through your link as I think we all should make sure and do. Only takes a few seconds. Have a great day!
Thank you for your support
Impressive kit. Finally a move to ditch the balance leads!
Theyre awesome Batteries and Charger for sure. The whole SMART setup is definitely a great idea and is super convenient. The Smart wire must use a some comm protocol to get data feedback and cell monitoring with some sort of internal battery module..
But the batteries are even more expensive than Traxxas Batteries by a lot actually and the features are nice with the smart charger but definitely not needed and expensive.
The auto discharge is nice and will definitely help people who aren't familiar or just dont storage charge all their lipos after each use..
Auto discharge? That's very cool. 😀I find it a pain to discharge all my batteries after doing speed runs. So if they go down by themselves thats a big plus. Great review Tony...Spektrum is coming out with some fantastic products. 👍
Seeing that charger show instant on the fly internal resistance per cell and ramp up to 20A charge fast and nearly silent was impressive. I like what that G2 charger can do! Seems well designed to keep cool and quiet.
Great review and info, I love that this new technology is coming out. Smart charging is the way of the future and it will benefit everyone in the way of improved safety. Putting this on my list of must haves for this year!
Your nuts! 200 for the charger and 60 + for a battery? 1charger and a battery and I'm at nearly 300 dollars no way.
Man their really advancing this Technology quickly good to see the batteries catching up with the rest off the market
This is very cool man. Certainly a big difference in not having the Balance leads. But I am not a fan of proprietary chargers. That's why I dropped the Traxxas one, when they came out with it. I had to have the special charger for it. I am happy to see though, that if you do have the charger, it will charge batteries with balance plugs as well. Nice add on. Well done on them for that. For now? I am good where I am with my charger. Great video brother. Thanks for sharing
So many big releases today! I'm glad there are no balance leads anymore. I wanna get these SOO bad. but 25 bucks wont cover anything. lol. cool video though! you made learning bout batteries interesting! haha. can't wait to see your video on the new axial rock bouncer! (your getting one, right?)
Excellent overview Tony! I like where they’re going with this Smart Technology. That automatic discharge has me really wanting to convert. 😅
That is nice. Wish i had the bucks to switch it all over at once lol. They really stepped up the battery game and charging.
Thanks for the heads up Tony.👍👍
Score!!! That must have been a nice package to receive! Next time I'm in the market I'll update to this...But they need to come out with a dual charger. Not a fan of single chargers. Tony i bought my lmt through your link last night, my lhs had sold out. I hope you get a small kickback to help the channel... Can't wait to get it! Ordered body and max10 120a and 3674 2950KV motor.... Should rip!!
Nice! Thanks Chris. They have a dual charger of this call the S2200. It’s 2x200W, but can charge a single battery at 380W. I did a lot of reading on these to get my information straight. 😊
I need this for my losi LMt
That’s what I run in mine
Brilliant info Tony on theses intelligent battery chargers.. An them lipos. Great video bro 👍 🇬🇧😀👍
Great info Tony. When we picket up Chris's TWO LMT'S, I also got a Smart Technology Powerstage bundle. Smart S2100 charger and two 3s 5000mAh 50c battery's. They have the balance cable. After his first runs, I charged both battery's. It turned super cold and snow. The next run was about four days later. The battery's where no longer fully charged as I expected them to be.I was about to storage charge them but Chris ran them. Do you know if the SPMX50003s0H5 also self discharge? The more videos you do, the more I learn about the LMT's. (also the more it costs me)
They should self discharge, but you may need to set them up to do it. I use my Spektrum XBC100 Battery Checker to program the time on mine. bit.ly/XBC100-Lipo-check
I hope they one turn out better then the first smart batteries had lots of issues with them
For the price they charge for these smart batteries you'd think they'd do better cable management 🤔 that little gray wire with the balance connection looks terrible, it should be connected to one of the wires like it has been on the smart ESCs
That isn't a balance lead. It is the communication line.
@@marks7445 It replaces the balance lead, so if it gets damaged your lipo is bunk, it shouldn't be that loose
@@crazycamkalani fr. I think that’s why my g2 battery got damaged
Always on top of things! Howd you know I need a good charger. Love the auto storage. When will these be in stock?
Literally just picked up the S2100 4S bundle yesterday... had a tiny bit of buyers remorse then I was like no biggie I can update the firmware. Stupid update cable is out of stock. Ha.
Hi,
Very grateful for you. 2 of them now give me an error of "?" whenever I plug them in the Spektrum smart charger, I think I have to trash them!
Thank you
I’d reach out to Spektrum. I haven’t had that happen yet, but they might have an answer for you.
😁😲👍 What's that blizzard beast I see in the background........
Definitely the Future for batteries. Just take me a while to adapt
I have the 2100 charger & it's great but Spektrum is going to have to produce some higher mah batteries before I even consider another upgrade. The 4S 5000mah batteries are cool but we need more than that. How about some 7500mah or higher packs. Runtime is very important to me...
Let them know. It’s in their interest to put things on the market that people will buy. I don’t run packs larger than 5000-6000mah because I notice temps go up on extended runs. I’d rather have a second set ready to go. While changing batteries, the electronics get a little break.
Spectrum must have given them to everybody cause 5 other channels put out a video on them today 🤔🤯
Yeah. They sent it to get the word out. Came in on Monday...right after buying another S2100 three weeks ago. I believe in this product and have been replacing my battery lineup with the G1 batteries this past year. Love the auto-discharge.
nice charger but can charge one battery at a time?
Curious to find out how easy or difficult it will be to update the firmware on the S2100...
Game changer 👍🏼 great video
Yeah awesome Tony, I’m kind of bummed because I just bought there charger from Horizon S2100 and two batteries told them I wanted at least 100 C they sent me 50 C, and this charger will not charge to batteries at the same time after a few seconds it starts beeping off and shuts off, I ordered it when I ordered my LMT gravedigger, makes me mad they told her yes it was a girl sales lady I should’ve known better that I wanted the best so instead of selling me the G 2 They sell me the old stuff off the shelf,
That sounds odd. The S2100 should charge 2 batteries at one time. Does it have two inputs, but it just turns off when you try to do 2 at 1 time? I have two of the S2100 and they are my "go to charger" for 80% of my batteries.
So can i get the older ones cheaper now
Hey , has anyone received their Losi Gravedigger yet , I am still waiting though on horizon website it says they are in stock.
Yes. Lots have. It should have shipped on Friday or Saturday.
Did you get a follow up email showing payment being taken and shipping tracking? You should when it ships
Thanks for reply ,I cancelled order and called my local hobby shop at opening time and they had 2 left.Got it this morning.Its awesome!!!!
But will it only charge smart batteries?
No. I charge all my batteries with it. Just need adapters to EC3 or Ec5
For me, this technology does not compensate for giving a more or less pulsation on the charger, taking into account the price of chargers and batteries. In Europe the price is even much higher. You can buy an ISDT charger, which are the same as the Spektrum, at a lower cost.
Yo im from GUAM i tried ordering from horizon and they say can't ship are you able to find a way to ship me horizon products ?
Sorry. That isn’t something I can do. My time is crazy limited. I work a job and do youtube which takes up a ton of my free time.
like a traxxas Id lipo or nimh then
Basically. Yes.
So didn't traxxas make the first smart charger with the ez peak line up? If this is true, am I right to understand that traxxas is the leader in rc innovation because spektrum finally made a smart charger after how many years have passed that traxxas has had there's out?
Obviously spektrum would be a better choice right?
You are right, Traxxas did do it first.
that's cool. just load. 👍
Super cool.
Awesome 👍🏾💪🏾💯
i just took out a no interest loan to buy the 2200 charger and 3 batteries, will pay it off in 192 months.
Best charger ✔👍🇮🇩
do you think the 2 battery model is better
If you have the money....yes.
I like it 👍
How soon till Traxxas files a lawsuit? This is the reason why I switched from Traxxas to Spektrum. Now it's too proprietary just like Traxxas.
I'm gonna stick with my batteries that can be charged on any charger. Cool way to get ppl shackled to ur product tho.
The G1 batteries will still be around for people that want Smart batteries that can charge on any charger with the balance lead.
A Smart Chip is an additional failure point in these batteries, that's more than other lipos.
Good system etc BUT you pay a price. I think the cells are overpriced for performance compared to other brands. Get the price down and more would go with this system.Safety is a concern BUT how many regular RCers will need that,they know what they are doing. This will suit beginners more and they will not pay this price ,just my opinion.
I know a lot of seasoned RCers who don’t storage made their batteries. That’s what I’m paying for.
I see you switched up your clothes and classed it up a bit Tony! I mean come on you have to approach this hobby with more professionalism!! 🤣🤣😁
Should he wear a suit, while talking about toy cars???
@@shogun1 Its an inside joke bud. Someone got on Tony for how he dresses.
@@cwatson42785 Okay, now that makes sense. I am all serious. That is funny
Pros - easy and convinient. Cons - EXPENSIVE!!! This grey rubber on charger is hideous.
hideous? hahaha... doesnt match your decor? wanted a more art deco?
@@fishininjun Exacly! It ruins this charger compleatly!
Jokes aside i work at hobby store and belive me sccessories need to look good you are not buying rcs bcs you need them its becouse you want them. And most people prefer to buy good looking things.
The price cripples this charger. Never in a million years would I pay that much to charge a battery. Let's not talk about the price for a battery 60 bux for 5000 mAh??? Their nuts!!! Ovonic 50c 6200 mAh 32.99 and you get 2!!!!
I get what you are saying about batteries. The iconic you get 2 of are 2S. The $60 Spektrum is 3s. Still, the 2S Spektrum is more at $45 for one. But if I buy for quantity that means I have more batteries to discharge. My primary reason fir switching is the auto discharge feature built into the batteries.
First :P
Real rc cars run nitro...