X-Star Battery Rebuild?

Aerial Drone Architect · Oct 16, 2020

Has anyone done a battery rebuild on the X-Star batteries? I am staring to do a rebuild and did not see much on here that anyone has done this.

Jagerbomb52 · Oct 16, 2020

Where are you getting your new cells from?

Aerial Drone Architect · Oct 16, 2020

i'm looking at the moment. I have seen a DJI mod that might work for these batteries. Have two different options im trying.

Jagerbomb52 · Oct 16, 2020

I think just a little while ago there was a fellow on here from Canada that sourced out some cells. He did not say where but hopefully he see's this post and will help out. I had a source years ago but they wanted bulk at the time and was not worth it for a small time project I was doing.

KunBow · Oct 18, 2020

Agustine said:
I think just a little while ago there was a fellow on here from Canada that sourced out some cells. He did not say where but hopefully he see's this post and will help out. I had a source years ago but they wanted bulk at the time and was not worth it for a small time project I was doing.

I have 2 housings. looking at a rebuild myself with bigger battery's. ship's from Thailand

Aerial Drone Architect · Oct 19, 2020

I found a few DJI battery modifications over the weekend so I have a good leads on what I am looking ot do. Will update once I get to the next step

ovrszd · Oct 20, 2020

Following.

rbolman · Oct 21, 2020

Some day, when I have time (most likely in August of 2021), I'm going to try a rebuild. I measured the cells in one battery I took apart and found some that have the same dimensions, but different leads.

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KunBow · Oct 22, 2020

Aerial Drone Architect said:
i'm looking at the moment. I have seen a DJI mod that might work for these batteries. Have two different options im trying.

You can try 18650. They fit in the bay. I think the important part is to wire the charging leads to show the cells. using the top of an old battery should give you the part to ident the battery as a known battery, to the system.

last_xstarfighter · Nov 6, 2020

definitely watching this thread also, good luck

KunBow · Nov 23, 2020

Aerial Drone Architect said:
Has anyone done a battery rebuild on the X-Star batteries? I am staring to do a rebuild and did not see much on here that anyone has done this.

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The most important thing will be the BMS leads. the top should have the serial number for the software to see

m-baran1 · Nov 23, 2020

Aerial Drone Architect said:
Has anyone done a battery rebuild on the X-Star batteries? I am staring to do a rebuild and did not see much on here that anyone has done this.

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m-baran1 · Nov 23, 2020

I am taking one of mine apart today. hopefully I can source another battery. I just got off the phone with Autel and they ere very nice but basically we are **** out of luck for new batteries. they are not going to be making any new ones. their solution is 10% off a new evo. I have two X-Stars, one has never been flown. I don't want an evo. They have orphaned the X-Star. I will see what I can can find out and let everyone know.

last_xstarfighter · Nov 28, 2020

m-baran1 said:
I am taking one of mine apart today. hopefully I can source another battery. I just got off the phone with Autel and they ere very nice but basically we are **** out of luck for new batteries. they are not going to be making any new ones. their solution is 10% off a new evo. I have two X-Stars, one has never been flown. I don't want an evo. They have orphaned the X-Star. I will see what I can can find out and let everyone know.

Good luck bud, I just went through all the same process a month or so ago when I came here, contacted Autel and all made a plead to them that they are abandoning their customers some with basically brand new drones with **** dead batteries, and I got the same answer.....SOL.

Aerial Drone Architect · Dec 22, 2020

finally was able to find three options to try. I ordered parts for the first two versions and will order the parts of the third soon. Hope to get to try them out over the christmas holiday.

last_xstarfighter · Dec 22, 2020

Aerial Drone Architect said:
finally was able to find three options to try. I ordered parts for the first two versions and will order the parts of the third soon. Hope to get to try them out over the christmas holiday.

Good luck, please keep us updated

Bartstarr · Dec 23, 2020

I assume that one just has to find battery pouches with the same specs. Anyone know what the actual specs are?

Also, how does one solder the battery terminals back on -- seems pretty tight!

Also: does anyone know the battery communication protocol for the balance port? There are 10 or 12 wires in there. I assume that you'll have GND, +, tx/rx, i2c, and maybe 1 wire for each of the individual cells. Any other ideas for the remaining wires?

last_xstarfighter · Jan 5, 2021

So whats going on with Autel? Suddenly ebay is flooded with evo drones for sale.

ranger1069 · Jan 6, 2021

Aerial Drone Architect said:
Has anyone done a battery rebuild on the X-Star batteries? I am staring to do a rebuild and did not see much on here that anyone has done this.

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I had a friend of mine that just rebuilt mine he took it apart and jump started the old battery. We are flying it tomorrow I will let everyone know if it works he is going to charge me 100.00 dollars for both 50.00 each. I figured what the hell all I have is a paper weight now.

ranger1069 · Jan 6, 2021

I have a friend of mine just fixed my 2 batteries they took the charge and we will be flying tomorrow. If it works he is going to charge me 50.00 each. I figured what the hell all I have is a paper weight now. I will keep everyone posted.