DIY aftermarket chargers for the EVO

[Ender]

And the price is right for the features set. It is made by YX the same as many of the others being hacked.

Amazon.com

Whoa it even looks cool

YX triggers nostalgia as my first Parrot Bebop Drone battery (bought defective drone w(/o battery) was from XY, first RTF drone, only DIY before

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Not sure what has happened to this charger but I know Ansia did a review on it and was very impressed. Last I heard they had a Hub for the EVO II but really have not heard to much since then.

Just received my 3rd Party 6 in 1 Charging Platform and it's amazing

Just received in the mail my multi-charger hub, made by Hillel-Lemuel Inventions. I had considered buying Autel's version, but the charging 1 battery at a time steered me off. I also considered doing the modifications to a Mavic Charger, but I am lazy and clumsy. Bad combination for modifying...

autelpilots.com

 

[parkgt]

For those that want to try the hack, this may be your cheapest route. Even has a $2.00 off coupon.

Amazon.com: Powerextra Mavic Pro & Platinum & Alpine White 176W 5 in 1 Rapid Intelligent Multi Battery Charger Hub (Charge 3 Batteries & 2 USB Ports) + Mavic Pro Battery Safe Bag (Not Fit for Mavic 2): Toys & Games

 

[Ender]

Not sure what has happened to this charger but I know Ansia did a review on it and was very impressed. Last I heard they had a Hub for the EVO II but really have not heard to much since then.

Just received my 3rd Party 6 in 1 Charging Platform and it's amazing

Just received in the mail my multi-charger hub, made by Hillel-Lemuel Inventions. I had considered buying Autel's version, but the charging 1 battery at a time steered me off. I also considered doing the modifications to a Mavic Charger, but I am lazy and clumsy. Bad combination for modifying...

autelpilots.com

While that is nice, its "just" a charger.

I would love to have a charger that can keep my batteries at a defined level.
while 40% - 60% are perfect for storage i dont like that as its just a short flight time if i forget to charge them beforehand.
And as we know 100% is dangerous for the batteries ( i have like $1000 in popped LiIo's here :-( ).

I would choose maybe %80 or %85 charge as that is already VERY good for storage and offers a serious flight time or just a very quick charge to get to 100%

THAT would be *the* one.

(I think i just fell in Love with that dreamed-up charger)

 

[Jagerbomb52]

My dream charger would be a USB-C charger that can charge and discharge a battery at the batteries specs in less then 40 minutes. LOL

 

[Ender]

Uhhhhhhh HAIL THE KING:

Amazon.com: EV-PEAK DJ1 4 Channels 500Watt 4x8A/CH Rapid Speed Battery Charger for DJI Mavic Pro/Phantom 2/Phantom 3/Phantom4/Inspire 1//Ronin-M/M600/M100 Drones Muti-function Charger with 5V 2A USB Port: Toys & Games

Buy EV-PEAK DJ1 4 Channels 500Watt 4x8A/CH Rapid Speed Battery Charger for DJI Mavic Pro/Phantom 2/Phantom 3/Phantom4/Inspire 1//Ronin-M/M600/M100 Drones Muti-function Charger with 5V 2A USB Port: Batteries & Chargers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Just $439.00

 

[Ender]

My dream charger would be a USB-C charger that can charge and discharge a battery at the batteries specs in less then 40 minutes. LOL

Well as the smart batteries limit the maximum charge power the 40 minutes are not doable without modding the battery controller (which is also doable and has been done but thats a different story).

BUT the rest is easy.
You buy a USB-C PD power supply with suitable Power and Voltage Outputs and you can get cheap circuitry to select the desired Standard Voltage (e.g. 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20)
Like this one (100W version): USB-C Type-C PD2.0 3.0 to DC USB Fast Charge Trigger Poll Detector ZYPDS ZY12PDN | eBay

So choose the next one higher then you need. Then just add a DC2DC and attach all that to the raw cable i linked above.

EASY

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Yup been there done it. Still takes 1hour and 10 minutes to charge my Anafi battery.

 

[parkgt]

Can''t figure out why there aren't more chargers that offer the ability to also just charge to storage level. I guess as long as many are willing to pay $80.00 for a power supply they will keep making them that way.

 

[lukappaseidue]

I am waiting for this awesome charger:

The Most Powerful Charging Platform for Drone UAV Power Tool and More

The Most Powerful Charging Platform for Drone UAV Power Tool. We are providing the most efficient and fastest charging solution platform for our customers. Using our platform, we no longer need to charge all our batteries in sequence, but instead all at once. Up to 70.9% time saved compared with...

astonpower.com

and if you want here there is a coupon for 10% discount: AP2020LUKA
There are 2 pieces: the hub that use the stock AUTEL charger or the hub + station

 

[parkgt]

I am waiting for this awesome charger:

The Most Powerful Charging Platform for Drone UAV Power Tool and More

The Most Powerful Charging Platform for Drone UAV Power Tool. We are providing the most efficient and fastest charging solution platform for our customers. Using our platform, we no longer need to charge all our batteries in sequence, but instead all at once. Up to 70.9% time saved compared with...

astonpower.com

and if you want here there is a coupon for 10% discount: AP2020LUKA
There are 2 pieces: the hub that use the stock AUTEL charger or the hub + station

Way too expensive for a power supply with no added charge modes!

 

[lukappaseidue]

Way too expensive for a power supply with no added charge modes!

The HUB is only 59,99USD and than cheaper than Autel HUB and it can work with stock charger
The dock station is more powerfull and allow to charge ALL batteries in the same times
When I will receive it I will update this post

 

[Ender]

Well the truly interesting stuff can only be done if the charger is really smart in the way that he can "speak" the serial protocoll of the data lines.
THEN the charger can know the single cell voltages and e.g. charge to a certain voltage.
The power supplies used here are just that, power supplies offering a stable voltage up to specced current draw.

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[Jagerbomb52]

I am waiting for this awesome charger:

The Most Powerful Charging Platform for Drone UAV Power Tool and More

The Most Powerful Charging Platform for Drone UAV Power Tool. We are providing the most efficient and fastest charging solution platform for our customers. Using our platform, we no longer need to charge all our batteries in sequence, but instead all at once. Up to 70.9% time saved compared with...

astonpower.com

and if you want here there is a coupon for 10% discount: AP2020LUKA
There are 2 pieces: the hub that use the stock AUTEL charger or the hub + station

That looks exactly the same as the charger Ansia reviewed from our forum member @Hillel-Lemuel . I have not seen him for some time logged in so I wonder if they bought him out or if its the same company that has maybe expanded or just stole his idea.

This product is no longer available.

This product is no longer available.

www.alibaba.com

 

[lukappaseidue]

Just delivered (togheter with DJI MAVIC 2 HUB)
Sorry for bad quality pictures
woaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[Ansia]

Just delivered (togheter with DJI MAVIC 2 HUB)
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woaaaaaaaaaaa

Lol It's identical to mine. Only difference is color.

 

[lukappaseidue]

 

[Stillers]

"... AND that Voltage is to be held constant even when discharging with full Amperage..."

I cannot speak with certainty that this is untrue about Autel Drone batteries but can certainly say that it is not true about most lithium batteries or chargers. The Imax B6AC one of the best there is out there, does not apply constant voltage or constant current during a charge cycle.it will begin the cycle under the desired voltage but at the max current rating specified in the settings. The voltage will incrementally adjust up until it reaches max voltage and then the amperage will incrementally adjust down until reaching zero and the charge cycle is considered complete. I believe this is SOP for a full balance charging on all top grade lithium chargers. Both of my ISDTs work in this manner as well.