Problem solved - Is my smart controller charging?

And1mavic · Mar 6, 2020

I just bought a smart controller online, the previous owner states it is brand new and never used. I just plug it on the charger and only blinking white at 1 bar. Is this charging or it charging super slow?

DanMan32 · Mar 6, 2020

How long was it on the one blinking light?
If it doesn't progress like it would on an M2 remote, then there's a charging issue.

And1mavic · Mar 6, 2020

At least 1 hr. Could it be over discharge?

OurAngryBadger · Mar 6, 2020

If it's blinking it's charging.

Put on a fast charger it will take 45mins to an hour. On a slower charger can take 4-6 hours to fully charge.

Also if you can turn it on the screen will say actual charge % instead of relying on the blinking light

And1mavic · Mar 6, 2020

The problem is that I can't even turn it on.

ff22 · Mar 6, 2020

It is recommended to use the DJI charger (or equivalent) to charge the SC. Otherwise it can take longer. There was a link at one time to an ebay site selling the DJI SC charger and I picked up a second one since they do output more power.

ff22 · Mar 6, 2020

And1mavic said:
The problem is that I can't even turn it on.

You know you have to press the Power Button, ONCE and then a SECOND time in quick succession to power it on. It is kind of like the drone - two presses of the battery button.

And1mavic · Mar 6, 2020

ff22 said:
It is recommended to use the DJI charger (or equivalent) to charge the SC. Otherwise it can take longer. There was a link at one time to an ebay site selling the DJI SC charger and I picked up a second one since they do output more power.

I'm using the Larger AC power supply used to charge the Intelligent M2 batteries that also has a USB port on it . I don't have the original controller charger at this time with quick charge. I will be getting it tomorrow from other shipment.

ff22 said:
You know you have to press the Power Button, ONCE and then a SECOND time in quick succession to power it on. It is kind of like the drone - two presses of the battery button.

Yes that is what I did and I even held it for 15-20 sec. It only blink all 4 white light at the same time and back to 1 solid blinking white light.

ff22 · Mar 6, 2020

And1mavic said:
I'm using the Larger AC power supply used to charge the Intelligent M2 batteries that also has a USB port on it . I don't have the original controller charger at this time with quick charge. I will be getting it tomorrow from other shipment.

Yes that is what I did and I even held it for 15-20 sec. It only blink all 4 white light at the same time and back to 1 solid blinking white light.

If it has not been charging long, it may not have sufficient power to turn the screen on. I'd give it an hour or more..

Here's the one I purchased. From all appearances, it is the one from DJI

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old man mavic · Mar 6, 2020

And1mavic said:
At least 1 hr. Could it be over discharge?

it could be that it has been left with a really low charge for a long time and the cells have gone bad, if you can get an original charger made for the SC it may kick back into life

And1mavic · Mar 6, 2020

ff22 said:
If it has not been charging long, it may not have sufficient power to turn the screen on. I'd give it an hour or more..

Here's the one I purchased. From all appearances, it is the one from DJI

Genuine DJI 24W Intelligent USB Charger for Ronin Smart Controller QC24-US for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Genuine DJI 24W Intelligent USB Charger for Ronin Smart Controller QC24-US at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

old man mavic said:
it could be that it has been left with a really low charge for a long time and the cells have gone bad, if you can get an original charger made for the SC it may kick back into life

Guess I will have to wait till tomorrow, to get the original charger from the post office. But should I still keep it plug in with the Mavic 2 charger plug?

old man mavic · Mar 6, 2020

And1mavic said:
Guess I will have to wait till tomorrow, to get the original charger from the post office. But should I still keep it plug in with the Mavic 2 charger plug?

it won't hurt but don,t leave it unattended while on charge

KB9Radio · Mar 7, 2020

ff22 said:
You know you have to press the Power Button, ONCE and then a SECOND time in quick succession to power it on. It is kind of like the drone - two presses of the battery button.

Actually on mine I only need to press and hold the power button (upper right) for about 3to 5 seconds till it vibrates, and then let off the button. You press the button once briefly to check the charge level. Hopefully it is only because it is on a slow (low power) charger. Otherwise the battery could be junk which would require a battery replacement surgery. Luckily it is a USB C connection, and not plagued by the plugging the connector in up side down like the standard controller was. Anyway, the lights should eventually progress up until all 4 are lit.

Gindra · Mar 8, 2020

KB9Radio said:
Actually on mine I only need to press and hold the power button (upper right) for about 3to 5 seconds till it vibrates, and then let off the button. You press the button once briefly to check the charge level. Hopefully it is only because it is on a slow (low power) charger. Otherwise the battery could be junk which would require a battery replacement surgery. Luckily it is a USB C connection, and not plagued by the plugging the connector in up side down like the standard controller was. Anyway, the lights should eventually progress up until all 4 are lit.

Yes, that is how I power my SC on too. Just hold the power button down for a bit until the SC vibrates.