It's the same, why do you think it another screen?. quite the contrary..the BG 8S looks superior and from the picture it looks like there are only 2 decimals and that's a thing I love about the ISDT BG 8S vs my lesser model BC-8S that also only have 2 decimals rotordisc.dk/images/BC-8S.jpg while the bigger brother BG 8S have decimals 3 digits i.imgur.com/fLVGYZm.jpg That I got that last digit is ideal IMO' as I mostly use it for cell-balancing after charging. (sure it takes a long time, but wicked to see how it can get it down to 1mv and completely align all cells. I also often use it to check different chargers and to see how good a given charger is to balance cells. (it varies a lot how good charger is to balance cells) and here the last digit is vital and be able to see 1mv resolution. the originally ISDT goes down to 1mv and 3 decimals The Spektrum version that obviously is based on the BG 8S variant or from the same chinese manufacterer, sadly only have a resolution of 10mv. www.horizonhobby.com/dw/image/v2/BFBR_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dwd4a57ce6/Images/SPM/SPMXBC100_A1_T95XJYY7.jpg I got the BC 8S and the BG8S numerous years back. the ISDT BC8S a tad under 20 bucks delivered and the ISDT BG 8S around 25USD delivered.. (been very happy with the BG 8S and particularly the cell balancing feature down to around 1mv is solid, though it takes a long time, as it is all semi-passive as there are no fan or heat like that)

aint EC3 and XT60 compatible.? and let's get real, Im pretty sure this ain't a Spektrum made product, but a product sourced from the same Chinese vendor that is making the Chinese brand variant to ISDT RC .. got one of those for numerous years and costed 25USD when I got it.. looks very close to the ISDT smart batterychecker for the Batt-go tech- (ISDT BG 8S) just with some added touch buttons.

Balance lead only will work

It doesn’t appear to. You can’t actually center a servo with it. Just see how much it’s off. Which is a major drawback of this device.

Really anywhere between 3.7 to 3.9 is safe to store at. More or less personal preference at that point.

If you plug in the battery into the adapter and then the balance lead off the adapter into the checker that should work.

Well cycles can greatly depend on usage. If treated properly you will get well over 100 cycles. That being said, the auto storage feature will greatly help in keeping your batteries in good shape :)

@@SpektrumRCvideos ok thank you for the reply. I only use them maybe 2 times a month.

The TM1000's capabilities have been integrated into the T-series receivers. Spektrum no longer makes any receivers compatible with the TM1000 so it was discontinued.

Does it work with ar7200bx and ar7210bx? CC telemetry sbus needs a port to plug into, why does the tm1500 have it and wont support dsmx or work with AR receivers

Yes and Yes :)

When you have the servo plugged in and you access the servo test function on the Smart Checker it will be at the center pulse. The graph on the screen should reflect this. Hope that helps!

@@SpektrumRCvideos Thanks appreciate it, that confirmed what I kind of thought but wanted to double check. You would still need to set your endpoints in your transmitter correct all this will do is check what it is and how far you can push it before your straining it correct? You cannot actually set the endpoints in the servo using this checker just check to see how far you can go, correct?

It is a fairly low wattage balance circuit. Depending on the size (mah) of the pack it can take a good few hours to balance out.

Yes it does :)

The only option you cannot use with non-Smart batt. is the auto discharge. But other than that it will give all the readings regardless if they are Smart batt. or not. Including balancing the cells of non Smart batt.

No

The model in this video is a preproduction model. And yes it will work with any brand of servo :)

Thanks

Graeme Sharp holly shit is the same model, only difference is the light buttons...

@@crlock The BG-8S does not have a integrated servo checker! Very valuable feature

@@SpektrumRCvideos It does

Still no answer on this!? Were to get the latest Firmware? On the homepage it is still 1.0.0.9!!

@@Pras33333 Yeah - this is how Horizon Hobby works, I even went through support, and they answered me - this is the latest version. So now my device is unusable from the day I bought it :) - I guess in several years someone from HH will upload the latest version ( we hope so )

you will need the adapter SPMXCA507

@@SpektrumRCvideos Hmm. another £10 on top of ˜£60 to make it work with my IC5 LIPOs. Shouldn't this adapter come as part of the base unit? Bit like Apple ....

@@tomatwalden indeed, Spektrum is just like apple in that sense that they nickel and dime you on every little thing that’s sold separately

Use the balance port ?

Horizon Hobbies sells an EC3 to EC5 adapter.

Cell voltage and battery info will only show when plugging in a Smart battery, if you are using a conventional battery plug in the balance lead to see cell voltages.

It still has 3, the model in the video was a pre-production sample.

No, you need a charger that can evaluate the cells over time for that sort of function normally.

Yes it will :)

Hi Leo, that is not the case. Where did you get that impression from?

@@SpektrumRCvideos the video

@@SpektrumRCvideos Watch the video from 9:04 - he says you can right there

Sure can! Discharging is done by using the checker as a usb charger. Works great!

At this time no :/ Maybe in the future! What would you use it for?

Well I am assuming that there is only so much internal data storage on the device, at some point there will be data lost as the unit overwrites it with new data. I could keep track of how a battery pack ages over its lifespan

Not sure what you mean? If you are just buying the Smart Checker, then you will need to get the adapter separately.

@@SpektrumRCvideos ☠️BLACK BARON☠️ SPMXCA508 is this the right one to plug a 6S Spektrum battery with IC5 to the IC3 Smart Checker? There is another IC3/IC5 adapter. I hope I got it right.

@@SpektrumRCvideos ☠️BLACK BARON☠️ I bought it. Good stuff and very useful for setting up servos and RC Heli mechanics. Thumbs up 👍

If you mean 1520 and 760 that doesn't mean surface or air. 760 is exclusively used with Heli Tail Servos, everything else is 1520. Hope that helps!

@@SpektrumRCvideos Gotcha, could you program 760 to show heli servo?

@@tbocfoRC We could. Great suggestion!

Use this update - drive.google.com/file/d/1XLbwAlCFeKmJi89iEGXfyQYZnsIHjuZb/view?usp=sharing

@@SpektrumRCvideos i've used it already but my problem now is that i cant connect my xbc100 to the update software you send me, everytime i try it keep on telling me: 'connect the device failed' and i have sent an email at spektrum this smorning too about this problem and i didn't get answer back yet so far.....any help?

​ @Franco Hmmm, do you have a battery plugged into the checker? It needs to be powered. Otherwise the driver might need to be installed separately. I have a link for that if you need it

@@SpektrumRCvideos yes i have a spektrum battery plugged in plus I already installed a separate driver and despite all the update software window keep on telling me ‘connect with device failed’ in red color…i now start thinking i’ve got a defected one…is it possible?

Try a different USB cable. Could be you have a USB cable that is damaged or, which is quite common, is not a USB that supports data transfer, just power.

loud enough for me, turn your hearing aids up

@@Mikeylikesit1968 Is was in a que with a half a dozen other videos that were of equal decibels. When this one came up it wasn't much louder than a whisper. I turned it up and when it finished the next video (Linus Tech Tips) which I watch every day with zero audio problems was blaring because I had to crank the volume because of this video.

He doesn't speak clearly either! He mumbles

@Rick Willey Jesus just switch on the subtitles and enjoy the free video.

I hear just fine

There are many options out there that are over this price as well. Consider having to buy multiple items to get this same amount of functionality. For having a Balancer, Battery checker, Smart battery connectivity and a Servo tester (with amperage load displayed) we think this is priced very well.

@@SpektrumRCvideos I was talking ALL spektrum items not just one are overpriced. Here is a perfect example the antennas for the spm4649t rx are 7.99 for 2 sets. When you look at frsky they are 8 for 10 sets. Same thing with the reciever 39.99 for that rx but frsky is 19.99 at the highest and 13.99 at the lowest. I'm switching to another transmitter just on cost alone.

@@skatj23 you’ll never beat German technology, as far as I’m concerned it’s well worth the extra few dollars for peace of mind and Spektrum stands by their products too. Great customer service.