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This is just an observation. It would appear these new Spektrum SMART Lipos are "Fool-Proof". I just ordered one of these expensive batts for a rig I have on the way.
After mentioning it in a different thread, I was surprised by the negative reaction it immediately received. One Arrma Inmate wrote, "You have to get the charger now". I gazed at my screen for a minute. Did I miss something here? I have to whip out my credit card again?
This is a sad thing to say, but I think better when I sleep. I tend to solve my own issues after a good night's sleep. I woke up this morning and suddenly panicked. "Maybe it doesn't have a balance lead". That's probably why he said I need Spektrum's charger. I immediately searched for a close-up shot of the battery I ordered. It does have a balance lead. Alright, what am I missing here?
Luckily the RCSaylors put out a good video on it. Spektrum ( Horizon ) made absolutely sure we would understand with their video review. Then it dawned on me!
Matt Damon said it best in the movie "Rounders". "If you can't spot the sucker in your first half-hour at the table, then you are the sucker."
It's me! I'm the guy that is paranoid when it comes to Lipos. Spektrum SMART batteries were made for the noobies. That's me! TheRCSaylors even said it themselves.
I started with DJI Drones. When I realized I wouldn't be able to fly in the winter, I moved over to Bashing. I'm probably not the only one. This new generation of SMART Lipo batteries represents all that is wrong with the World today. We didn't learn how to solder as kids. We are a society that seeks instant gratification. We want everything now and our attention spans are shorter. This in turn, drives up the price of everything.
In Spektrum's defense, after watching their video's and doing some research, it would appear that they made every effort they could to not offend. Those SMART Lipos can still be charged on any hobby grade charger. They made sure to make it compatible with EC3 and EC5. They don't say that outright in their videos, but it's not too hard to read between the lines.
Perhaps it's a good move for the industry? Or was Thanos right? "SMART Lipos are INEVITABLE"? Curious to hear what you guys think?
After mentioning it in a different thread, I was surprised by the negative reaction it immediately received. One Arrma Inmate wrote, "You have to get the charger now". I gazed at my screen for a minute. Did I miss something here? I have to whip out my credit card again?
This is a sad thing to say, but I think better when I sleep. I tend to solve my own issues after a good night's sleep. I woke up this morning and suddenly panicked. "Maybe it doesn't have a balance lead". That's probably why he said I need Spektrum's charger. I immediately searched for a close-up shot of the battery I ordered. It does have a balance lead. Alright, what am I missing here?
Luckily the RCSaylors put out a good video on it. Spektrum ( Horizon ) made absolutely sure we would understand with their video review. Then it dawned on me!
Matt Damon said it best in the movie "Rounders". "If you can't spot the sucker in your first half-hour at the table, then you are the sucker."
It's me! I'm the guy that is paranoid when it comes to Lipos. Spektrum SMART batteries were made for the noobies. That's me! TheRCSaylors even said it themselves.
I started with DJI Drones. When I realized I wouldn't be able to fly in the winter, I moved over to Bashing. I'm probably not the only one. This new generation of SMART Lipo batteries represents all that is wrong with the World today. We didn't learn how to solder as kids. We are a society that seeks instant gratification. We want everything now and our attention spans are shorter. This in turn, drives up the price of everything.
In Spektrum's defense, after watching their video's and doing some research, it would appear that they made every effort they could to not offend. Those SMART Lipos can still be charged on any hobby grade charger. They made sure to make it compatible with EC3 and EC5. They don't say that outright in their videos, but it's not too hard to read between the lines.
Perhaps it's a good move for the industry? Or was Thanos right? "SMART Lipos are INEVITABLE"? Curious to hear what you guys think?