Battery for Flightscope Xi+ / Xi Tour

[cvvorst]

So I just discovered that the battery on my Flightscope Xi+ (taylormade version which is Xi Tour) will no longer charge. Unit works fine plugged in, but I want to take it to the range and course.

 

It appears it is very easy to replace the battery. My question is, how do I get a new one?

 

I should add that I might just get the flightscope protection plan, which sounds like it would cover this. I have a 3 year old who loves using my flightscope and I think it might be worth the peace of mind! Seriously, he likes hitting golf balls and watching them on my ipad. His swing is already nicer than mine.

[BB28403]

What you do is open it up, if you know how. Look for any identifying marks on the battery and then get on Chinese websites. Look for a match in size and wires . May even be $20 on Ali Express. There is bound to be someone out there who has replaced one.

What info have you found so far on how to replace the battery?

[Krt22]

Flightscope would not ship me a battery alone, they said you need to send it in. I also had a TM one and they wouldnt support it either way, saying it was stolen/blacklisted.

 

I did see once a FS powered via a power bank using the charge port. I wonder if something like this would make that possible.

 

https://www.amazon.com/HeavenLights-12v-Converter-Step-Voltage/dp/B0796RNK4V/ref=asc_df_B0796RNK4V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242168461154&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13741946977273767470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013950&hvtargid=pla-438173679781&psc=1

[BB28403]

> @Krt22 said:

> Flightscope would not ship me a battery alone, they said you need to send it in. I also had a TM one and they wouldnt support it either way, saying it was stolen/blacklisted.

>

> I did see once a FS powered via a power bank using the charge port. I wonder if something like this would make that possible.

>

> https://www.amazon.com/HeavenLights-12v-Converter-Step-Voltage/dp/B0796RNK4V/ref=asc_df_B0796RNK4V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242168461154&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13741946977273767470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013950&hvtargid=pla-438173679781&psc=1

 

Do you like your Flightscope? Did it take your game to a new level?

I have been thinking about some LM

 

 

[jwm1]

> @cvvorst said:

> So I just discovered that the battery on my Flightscope Xi+ (taylormade version which is Xi Tour) will no longer charge. Unit works fine plugged in, but I want to take it to the range and course.

>

> It appears it is very easy to replace the battery. My question is, how do I get a new one?

>

> I should add that I might just get the flightscope protection plan, which sounds like it would cover this. I have a 3 year old who loves using my flightscope and I think it might be worth the peace of mind! Seriously, he likes hitting golf balls and watching them on my ipad. His swing is already nicer than mine.

 

Contact support on the website. They’ve always been super responsive for me and sent me a new one quickly.

[cvvorst]

> @jwm1 said:

> > @cvvorst said:

> > So I just discovered that the battery on my Flightscope Xi+ (taylormade version which is Xi Tour) will no longer charge. Unit works fine plugged in, but I want to take it to the range and course.

> >

> > It appears it is very easy to replace the battery. My question is, how do I get a new one?

> >

> > I should add that I might just get the flightscope protection plan, which sounds like it would cover this. I have a 3 year old who loves using my flightscope and I think it might be worth the peace of mind! Seriously, he likes hitting golf balls and watching them on my ipad. His swing is already nicer than mine.

>

> Contact support on the website. They’ve always been super responsive for me and sent me a new one quickly.

 

They were very quick to respond, they recommended that I get the warranty program to take care of the issue/change ownership. If the agreement was longer than 1 year, I would do it today. But that's a lot of money for only a single years coverage, especially for a guy who is only using it for personal use. They also said this...

 

 

"I would also recommend that you try the following,

 

Check that the battery is making proper contact.

- Unscrew the battery compartment

- Take the battery out and clean the contacts

- Insert the battery again - pushing it in firmly

- Screw the battery in again and test. NB! Please do make sure that you do not over tighten the screws when screwing back in as this might damage the housing.

 

 

You can also make sure that Power Supply is making proper contact. The power supply has a multi country connection option and the appropriate connector is clicked into place. By pushing the middle pin you can slide the connector out, inspect the pins at the bottom, making sure both is ridged and in place. Click the plate back in position and make sure it's securely in place.

 

Hope this helps. If you are still having issues please don't hesitate to contact us"

 

 

 

So, I tried removing the battery and cleaning the connections. I screwed it back in, and it started charging again. A few days later, it didn't recognize the battery again (it works when I plug it in at least) I removed the battery, and screwed it back in. Once again, it started working after this. I tried it again yesterday, and it still recognized the battery.

 

I really wish I could just get a new battery, but I don't think they allow it?

 

 

 

Also, lately I've found that my unit goes to sleep if there is a minute or two with no shots being hit, is that normal? Other than these inconveniences, I love the unit!

[cvvorst]

> @Krt22 said:

> Flightscope would not ship me a battery alone, they said you need to send it in. I also had a TM one and they wouldnt support it either way, saying it was stolen/blacklisted.

>

> I did see once a FS powered via a power bank using the charge port. I wonder if something like this would make that possible.

>

> https://www.amazon.com/HeavenLights-12v-Converter-Step-Voltage/dp/B0796RNK4V/ref=asc_df_B0796RNK4V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242168461154&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13741946977273767470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013950&hvtargid=pla-438173679781&psc=1

 

That's a good idea, I'll try it out!

 

It seems to work well when I remove the battery and clean the connections once or twice a week, but it would be nice to have a backup option. I really do love the unit, and if the warranty lasted longer than a year I would go that route. But $1000 for insurance on a unit that's for personal use seems a bit steep at the moment.

[TheBIIgCat]

Take it to a shop that repairs macbooks, PlayStation’s etc, a reputable one. They will take care of it, at a fraction of the cost of Flightscope

[ethan380]

Regarding the sleep mode, there is an options to change the duration in the app.

Please do let me know if the convertor works.

[Krt22]

I will give the 12V adapter a shot tonight. Ive had it since last week but was busy this weekend (I wonder why)

[ethan380]

Any luck with the 12v adaptor?

[Krt22]

> @ethan380 said:

> Any luck with the 12v adaptor?

 

Not with the one I bought.

[nfmoto]

@iteachgolf Probably has more insight on this subject than anyone.

[Nok]

On 9/4/2019 at 7:16 AM, ethan380 said:

Any luck with the 12v adaptor?

 # My FC’s battery is not good as before , I have been using it for golf coaching  for 5 years. But using 20000 mAh 12v could help me about 30–40 mins working time after FC show red signal.