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[@SensiblePrepper] Olight Ostation 2 Pro Smart Rechargeable Battery Hub Review

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@SensiblePrepper - "Olight Ostation 2 Pro Smart Rechargeable Battery Hub Review"

Link: https://youtu.be/0SqM6SwzZD8

Short Summary​

Number One Action Item/Takeaway:

Check out the Olight OS Station 2 Pro Kickstarter campaign to potentially purchase this upgraded AA/AAA battery charging and management system at a discounted price.

Executive Summary:

The Olight OS Station 2 Pro is a significant upgrade to Olight's battery charging systems, offering a smaller size, touchscreen controls, smartphone app integration, and improved battery sorting and charging capabilities. It's currently available on Kickstarter at a discounted price, making it a good time to consider purchasing this device for managing and charging AA and AAA batteries.

Key Quotes​

Here are 4 quotes from the transcript that I found insightful or interesting:

  1. "It does not matter what direction you put them in. They're just sorted out." (Referring to AAA batteries being placed in the OS Station 2 Pro) - This highlights a user-friendly design element that simplifies battery charging.
  2. "And if you have batteries that are bad or you have accidentally put in the wrong type battery, it'll fall into this little tray." - This demonstrates the device's ability to differentiate between usable and unusable batteries, adding a layer of convenience.
  3. "With this little side tray where you can actually take your O lights, put them on here, and that's just a bonus." - This emphasizes the added utility of being able to charge flashlights simultaneously, making the station a more versatile charging solution.
  4. "While the Otation X is a great system, and if you have one, I use these, but this really takes it up a notch." - This offers a candid assessment, positioning the OS Station 2 Pro as a significant upgrade over a previously released product.

Detailed Summary​

Here's a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, presented in bullet points:

Key Topics:

  • Introduction of the Olight OS Station 2 Pro: A new, upgraded battery charging and storage system for AA and AAA batteries.
  • Kickstarter Campaign: The OS Station 2 Pro is currently available through a Kickstarter campaign.
  • Features and Functionality: Focuses on the device's size, touchscreen interface, app connectivity, battery analysis, charging capabilities, and additional features.

Arguments and Information:

  • Upgrade from Previous Model: The OS Station 2 Pro is a significant upgrade from the previous O Station X models, primarily due to its smaller size and advanced features.
  • Size and Storage: Stores 12 AA and 12 AAA batteries (compared to the previous model's larger capacity).
  • Touchscreen Interface: Features a touchscreen for controlling the device.
  • App Connectivity: Connects to the OITE app for setup, monitoring, and control.
  • Battery Analysis and Sorting: Analyzes each battery inserted and sorts them; non-compatible or faulty batteries are placed in a discard tray.
  • Charging Functionality: Charges AA and AAA NiMH and OITE lithium 1.5v batteries. Indicates battery charging progress on the touchscreen and within the app.
  • Waste Tray: There's a small discard tray for disposing of bad or incompatible batteries.
  • Additional Charging Feature: Includes a side charging port for Olight flashlights and other compatible devices.
  • App Features: The app provides information on charging progress, the number of batteries charged, and discarded batteries, while also allowing remote control of the charger.
  • Versatility: Suitable for various devices that use AA and AAA batteries (flashlights, game controllers, TV remotes, scopes, etc.).
  • Kickstarter Benefits: Emphasizes the opportunity to purchase the device at a good price through the Kickstarter campaign, also mentioning various bundle options.
  • Exceeded Goal: The Kickstarter campaign has already exceeded its funding goal.