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Old 12-17-2011, 09:28 PM
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Higuys

how do you make nimh batteries have a longer run time?

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Old 12-17-2011, 09:31 PM
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hi guys

How do you get a longer run time for a nimh batteries in an rc car?

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Old 12-18-2011, 03:03 AM
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Same as any battery, can larger capacity (mah).
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Or drive slower and stop at the lights!

Old 12-18-2011, 03:09 AM
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slow charge rate will give it better runtime.
what Mah battery ya got ?
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Use them at a slower rate.
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Mah is like gas, more mah = more distance. More weight, tho. []
Old 12-20-2011, 06:29 PM
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Youll add weight if you go up from a 6-cell to a 7-cell battery.

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