Home Original Battery Requirements

The Home Original drive requires a 3 cell, 11.1v Lipo battery You may purchase a compatible battery anywhere LiPo batteries are sold using these specs: 11.1v LiPo battery - this number should not vary 3 cell (3S) - this number should not vary 1550 mAh - this is the capacity - this number can va...

Home Original requires an 11.1v battery

Feel free to purchase a compatible battery for your Home Original drive anywhere LiPo batteries are sold using the specs below: Home Original - which requires a 3 cell, 11.1v LiPo battery. Here are some links that we will periodically update - be sure to verify that the battery meets all the spe...

Larger Capacity 11.1v Battery for Original Home

A larger capacity battery will last longer but is physically larger so won't fit perfectly in the battery compartment, but it will still function properly and it's OK to leave the battery cover off. Click here for a larger capacity battery on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ILiHn6 This should last for a...

Home Original 11.1v Battery Connectors

Home Original requires an 11.1v battery with the following connectors: The JST-XHR-4P connector plugs into the charger XT 60 plugs into the drive Only use one connector at a time - always unplug the battery from the drive connecting the battery to the charging. Always disconnect the battery fr...

Original Battery Voltages to Know

The Home Original drive requires a three cell, (3S) 11.1v LiPo battery - for this battery: 12.6v - Maximum capacity voltage (this number slowly declines over time - this is normal) 9.6v - Minimum voltage - the voltage should not drop below this. 11.1v is the nominal voltage (also called "storage...

Home Original battery charging tips

Home Original requires an 11.1v 3 cell LiPo battery. Some charging and use tips: Do not leave a fully charged battery sitting longer than 2 days without using it or discharging back to sitting/storage voltage 11.4v Do not leave a discharged battery sitting longer than 2 days without charging it...

Battery full, but drive won't run

It is possible for the battery to be fully charged but still not have enough voltage to power the drive because the capacity declines over time and with use. If your battery is around a year old, it may have just reached the end of its lifespan. Once a LiPo capacity drops to 80% of the original c...

Do I need to replace my battery?

Check the condition of your battery. If it is damaged, swollen, or misshaped do not attempt to use or charge it. Dispose of LiPo Battery Responsibly If your battery is around a year old or more, it may have come to the end of its life expectancy. Note: a LiPo battery begins to age from the firs...

Home Original battery compartment

The battery fits best into the compartment if placed as shown in the image below. Note: you may opt to leave the cover off without affecting the operation of the drive. In this case, you may opt to set up the course so that the pup does not have access to the drive. See this article on how to set...

Bullet Points - Charging the 11.1v Battery

Home Original requires an 11.1v battery: Always fully charge before using (even if it was only a "little used") Always use charging bag Always monitor charging (you may stop and start the charging process if necessary) Always remove from charger when full Always stop using the battery and rechar...

The charger has lights - how can I tell what the voltage is?

Guessing what the voltage is will be hard. The charger will show all three green lights when the battery reaches a full charge. However, it is possible for the maximum capacity to drop too low to power the drive. Which means you will see all three green lights, but still not be able to run the dr...

When and how much to charge Home Original battery

WHEN and HOW MUCH to charge your LiPo battery is a bit of a balancing act that just takes a bit of planning. If you have any questions regarding the information Always disconnect the battery from the drive when not actively using it. The battery needs to be charged to capacity before each use, ...

When to replace the battery

The capacity of your rechargeable LiPo Battery will gradually decrease over time and as it's used (charged/discharged). It will need to be replaced when it reaches 80% capacity. Charge cycles are only one factor that determines when it's time to replace the battery. See: Life Expectancy of the 1...

Home Original battery play time on a single charge

The Home Original drive requires an 11.1v battery. How long the battery will last on a single charge depends on the battery's capacity. The battery capacity is indicated by the mAh number. The larger this number is the longer it will last!

How to remove battery cover

The cover is secured so that it only comes off when you want it to! To close, just slip into position until it snaps into place.