How To Multimeter Check Lipo Battery Voltage | How To Measure Each Ceil Of A Lipo Battery

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  • @mattraymond2935
    @mattraymond2935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats on 1k time to drop another Vid to celebrate!!!

  • @bertmusic9582
    @bertmusic9582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for dumbing this down for us. Incredible how you zoomed in and made certain we could see in great detail. Great job!

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your encouragement puts wind in my sails...🍻

  • @dgloo
    @dgloo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video. Answered questions that I didn’t even know I had. Many thanks.

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate your feedback. Lol, I do get into some details, maybe too many, lol...🍻

  • @remainsmemories626
    @remainsmemories626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations with 1k subs!

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @sully4875
    @sully4875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks man Still Learning new tricks from you 💡 you're the man💰💰💰👍🏻👍🏻

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate your support and kind words...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @manhhuybui9609
    @manhhuybui9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's super helpful. Thank you so much!

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad it was, Thank you for your feedback...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @cameronelmore6088
    @cameronelmore6088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. I have several Volt meters and wasn't sure which setting to put the voltmeter on. Thanks your video I realized AC and DC so my meter was able to get down to 20

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure, thanks for your support and feedback...🍻

  • @propsoff
    @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my channel and subscribing! Here I quickly look at how to measure the voltage of a lipo battery. I had a few requests for this recently and Hopefully thos helps. Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @josephharris4437
    @josephharris4437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super helpful. Had a connector get cut in half by one of my props. I got a replacement connector and had to rewire into the new connector but didn’t know what order to put the wires in. This solved my issue, thanks so much!

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How intuitive, never thought about that when filming this.. Thanks for the feedback...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @RED-js4lq
    @RED-js4lq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loud and clear

  • @retsuya3283
    @retsuya3283 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's awesome man🎉

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate your encouragement...🍻

  • @MrCmg79
    @MrCmg79 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the info

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @zerowhite8144
    @zerowhite8144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for video for my Li-po check

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate your support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @Soulcommander
    @Soulcommander ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great vid

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate your feedback...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @andrewut7ya511
    @andrewut7ya511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just throwing this out there cus i didnt think of it. I was just replacing an xt60 connector and got a lil shock when i attempted to hold the end of the xt60 to make the second connection with my helping hands alligator clip. I had taken off the rubber grips to hold something small earlier and didnt cover them, ive changed so many xt60s this way but always had the rubber tips on my alligator clips, no damage but a little scarey.dont be dumb like me m'kaaay. I came here to double check how to set my multimeter to check lipos. Im a pipefitter who likes drones, not an electrical engineer lol. Thanks

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I personally haven't had that happen to me. My friend Matt has a few times. My hands are a bit rough and dry though...
      I appreciate your encouragement...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @timhills4808
    @timhills4808 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video..I was looking u said got look just likes what u have can't find one with the Emblem in top left corner ..does that matter with cheap one's ?

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was told to look for that specific one, the clones aren't as accurate. Because it's the only one I have, I can't compare. I basically have to take his and 2 others that gave me that recommendation a long time ago - these guys are very dedicated racers.. So, I find it difficult to give you an answer beyond that..

  • @muggachukka1629
    @muggachukka1629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It never ceases to amaze me just how dumb I am and just how badly I need your help!

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your not Dumb, your one of the most insightful and willing to learn people on this ball of dirt. I'm always willing to help people that do their research...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

    • @muggachukka1629
      @muggachukka1629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@propsoff thanks, brother!

  • @mortonbeard2240
    @mortonbeard2240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My man.

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heck yeah...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @Syphronix
    @Syphronix 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How bad would the short be for a 1C battery if I touched the leads together on accident when checking with the multi?
    Just trying to gauge risk lol

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've done it many times. Usually, you can get away with a quick spark. If longer, it can and will melt the lipo leads. Be careful...🍻

  • @freiherrvonbraun6942
    @freiherrvonbraun6942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks!

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you can think of something else, let me know. Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

    • @freiherrvonbraun6942
      @freiherrvonbraun6942 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@propsoff I just measured, my voltages are 4.08v, 4.04v and 3.75v. Is this battery beyond saving?

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freiherrvonbraun6942
      What's the internal resistance (IR) of each cell charging at a half "C" on a balance?
      You are balance charging, right?

  • @francisbird3502
    @francisbird3502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm interested in this tester, saw a few on Ebay only differences are the emblem in upper left corner and some have no emblem. Where would I look for a legit one?

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว

      www.amazon.com/Neoteck-Multimeter-Multimeters-Resistance-Transistor/dp/B01NAVAT9S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_mod_primary_new?crid=1MQZ8FLN521BG&keywords=Neoteck+Auto+Ranging+Digital+Multimeter&qid=1666298885&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjA4IiwicXNhIjoiMC44MSIsInFzcCI6IjAuNzAifQ%3D%3D&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=neoteck+auto+ranging+digital+multimeter%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-3

  • @greedfox7842
    @greedfox7842 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can never remember which one of the balance ports is the ground.
    RDQ batteries have the red and black wires the other way, four reds and one black.

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It does make it frustrating, I wish things were a bit more standardized. It's like when they paint the ground of a DC capacitor red...🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @keifer242
    @keifer242 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have the same lipo checker as you with all the same writing except for the top left
    " flower". Is it a knockoff you think?

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are so many knockoffs of this checker. My friend "K1NG" was very specific when showing me the details of his checker and I tried my best to get an identical match. I can only imagine that any differences would lead me to believe it's a clone...🤔

    • @keifer242
      @keifer242 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@propsoff
      Did same with multimeter and lipo checker same as you and
      very little difference. Still might get another legit lipo checker. THANKS

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@keifer242
      I really like the multimeter, use it everyday practically.. Hit me up with any questions, I have a decent "Quick tips" Playlist on it too...🍻

  • @coltonrooster
    @coltonrooster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    please do sleep hypnosis narration lol

  • @thomasryan4697
    @thomasryan4697 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is storage voltage and how do you control that charge. Also, when discharging what is don’t go below voltage.

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Storage voltage is 3.85v per cell.
      Depends on what charger you have?
      Discharge to 3.85v.

  • @Planespotterdude
    @Planespotterdude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty i have 2 multimeters i will use.

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best tool to learn about when working with electronics. I appreciate your support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

  • @amitjaiswal9054
    @amitjaiswal9054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can i use my 3s 30c lipo battery as 12v 2amp Power supply (directly to device) or it will damage the device

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What device?

  • @glengalea
    @glengalea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where can i buy the battery checker pls ? thanks

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SQWB6G5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  • @reynreyn8615
    @reynreyn8615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do I check the battery percentage if I don't have one like yours, I only have Lipo battery voltage tester and why the percentage of each cell is different? Thank You :)

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So for lipo packs we run them to 3.5v per cell and consider this voltage to be done or 0%.. A fully charged lipo cell is normally 4.2v or 100%.. You can create a scale from these base numbers.. The reason you have different voltage over each cell is due to internal resistance (IR). For example, a 4s lipo may show 3.55v, 3.57v, 3.49v, 3.52v after a full send. Each cell is in series circuit and depending how close the IR is matched is how close the lipo cells will discharge. I found quality or more expensive lipos like Tattu lipos are matched very close at the factory vs a cheap one - my opinion.
      Sure hope that helps you.. Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

    • @reynreyn8615
      @reynreyn8615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@propsoff Thank you so much for this very detailed and additional information about Lipo Batter, it helps a lot and I clearly understand now. Thank you again sir

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reynreyn8615
      My pleasure! I enjoy this side of the hobby. Don't hesitate if you need anything else...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

    • @reynreyn8615
      @reynreyn8615 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@propsoff Hello again sir, i have a 3s lipo battery right now and a 3s balance charger, but it seems that the 2nd cell of my battery is low. Thus it possible to charge only the single cell in my 3s balance charger because i don't have enough equipment here. Thank you

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reynreyn8615
      If you have a charger the has balancing capabilities, it will charge that cell and even them all. The balance lead and power cable are plugged in? What charger?
      I have 2 Ovonic lipos, and one has a very mismatched cell that drains quite a bit more than the others, frustrating.. However, my Q6 does a great just evening them up..

  • @connorsisler1824
    @connorsisler1824 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My 3s battery reads 12v when I connect the ground lead and the far lead, but zero on the middle 2 connectors. The balance connector is visually intact. Haven’t looked inside the battery housing. Any thoughts on what the problem might be?

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@connorsisler1824
      Your multimeter is reading 0 volts from the center pins? So you have the ground lead on the far pin (ground) and the red lead on one of the center pins, and its zero?

    • @connorsisler1824
      @connorsisler1824 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@propsoff that’s correct sir

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @connorsisler1824
      Are the wires broken inside the silicon cover? Odd to read zero. Any small voltage would be more expected..

  • @scottsrcshop
    @scottsrcshop ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if I wanted to read a 2s lipo I want to display each cells voltage to its own voltage display. Can you help?

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes and yes..
      Two 1-8S voltage checkers could be wired to a harness and display the voltage of each cell. You could also have an alarm set for a minimum. Are you doing a huge pack on a LR? Here's the link to the part.
      www.racedayquads.com/products/1-8s-lipo-battery-voltage-tester-low-voltage-buzzer-alarm?currency=USD&variant=42211616595&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk5ibBhDqARIsACzmgLTI6Gtqf_h8xikITrvXtWWR7tiqxw5D9xheqHyPBDIQdZ9yorFPPTAaAkn9EALw_wcB

    • @scottsrcshop
      @scottsrcshop ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@propsoff Thanks I know I can use one of those but I have installed two, 2 wire voltage readers. I was wondering if I could display each cells voltage. So for instance I can do voltage reader #1 read cell #1 and voltage reader #2 can read the total amount of volts from both cells. Not sure if it’s possible to use the balance port of my batter to read each cell individually rather then number 1 and then the total of both. Doesn’t matter too much but just wondering

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottsrcshop
      You can wire the first checker to read cell one but I'm unaware if a checker to automatically display cell one and then cell two. You can definitely wire it to display the voltage of 1 of 2 cells and the other checker to display the total lipo voltage.
      Three checkers would display each cell and total. I'm sure there's a smart checker that can do it all from the balance plug but I'm unaware if that device, currently...🤔

  • @loyaltyovermoney5942
    @loyaltyovermoney5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do I install n leave this on my electric scooter 48v 20ah lithium battery I just want to monster my battery while I ride also while charging

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What amp draw is the scooter?
      Specifications of the battery?
      What do you want to [monitor]?
      Do you want a display, like a dashboard or a hidden recorder?
      Here in this video I'm showing how to measure lithium Polymer batteries used in FPV quadcopters.. Scooters are really not my specialty or Forte..

    • @loyaltyovermoney5942
      @loyaltyovermoney5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@propsoff i want to go keep the multimeter on my electric scooter to monitor battery while riding and charging I have a 1000w 48v20ah lithium battery I want to see what's going on with battery while charging and riding keeping the multimeter connected

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@loyaltyovermoney5942
      Interesting, hum.. I would imagine a DC power meter would be best suited for such a task.. Here's a link of what I would recommend..
      www.amazon.com/Digital-Multimeter-DROK-6-5-100V-Voltmeter/dp/B07KPXVNY5/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=100+amp+watt+reader&qid=1616679758&sr=8-5

  • @vijayganesh9072
    @vijayganesh9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi,I have a doubt also my lipo battery is showing voltage in negative when I checked is with my multimeter.

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Switch your meter leads around. If the positive lead is on the negative pole and your negative lead is on the positive pole, you'll get a negative symbol on your meter screen. It's just showing you the polarity of the circuit.
      However, if you have the leads on the correct pole, something isn't wired right.

    • @vijayganesh9072
      @vijayganesh9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@propsoff oh ok 👍thank u very much

    • @vijayganesh9072
      @vijayganesh9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey actually i have a other doubt why is there a continuous spark when I try to connect my lipo battery (2200 mah 11.1 volt 3s 30c) to my esc (30a)and is it because of friction

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vijayganesh9072
      What capacitor are you using (the capacitor soldered between your lipo leads)?

    • @vijayganesh9072
      @vijayganesh9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@propsoffI am a beginner so maybe could you tell it in a easier way

  • @user-hc1ok3jz5z
    @user-hc1ok3jz5z 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you started to check each cell separately, you need to explain and show what you are demonstrating because, you know what you are talking about and assume that everybody else does. It's like a guitar player talking about harmonic tuning, he is assuming that you know what he is talking about leaving anybody that does not clueless and in the dark. It needs to be explained and close ups would be nice. You need to slow down, are in a rush, late for a date?

    • @propsoff
      @propsoff  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok, thanks. I appreciate constructive criticism...🍻

    • @Aaron-fh6hd
      @Aaron-fh6hd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Man, I don't want to white knight here but really, this guy made a tutorial for free. As warranted as your criticism may be there really is no reason to be insulting, it's just plain rude.