Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
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Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
Has anyone used these as receiver packs? I am thinking of using them in a 30cc gasser running digital servos.
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.
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RE: Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
I have been told (by the guy that runs ? Hangtime hobbies) that this is not a good choice for receiver packs as they are not stable enough. He said they are great for transmitters though.
I have heard folk say life are the best for your set up possibly with a regulator.
Look at hang time hobbies (or maybe it's runtime?!) and email the guy your application. He will the set up including leads etc etc.
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RE: Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
Depends on the maximum current demands. The Eneloops have a slightly higher internal impedance than other types of batteries. If the current peak demands are withing limits, they will work well for the receiver.
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Has anyone used these as receiver packs? I am thinking of using them in a 30cc gasser running digital servos.
Thanks for any advice.
Has anyone used these as receiver packs? I am thinking of using them in a 30cc gasser running digital servos.
Thanks for any advice.
Tho these are excellent cells for low current devices -the internal resistance does not like large instant power demands and this could stop a 2.4 rx dead in it's tracks. ANY 24 rx
On low current demand they are fine but always check power /voltage under load with ANY 2.4 equipped model (the little 6400 bind n fly rx are about the only exceptions)\
In your example -do NOT use em - go for low resistance sub c NIMH - or A123 or similar cells.
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RE: Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
In my large planes i am using NIMH in transmitter only.I still use NICD for receiver packs 4.8 volts.I do not use 6.0volt packs.I don't run high high torque sevos and i don't do 3d flying.I use 1500mah NIMH tx and 1400mah Nicd in rx.
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I have read where Eneloop batteries do not like big demands. So I use 6V batteries and high capacity configurations that would be otherwise sufficient to withstand the demands. I have not as yet had a problem.
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RE: Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
hi,
I have several 30cc size Warbirds, I run 2 Eneloop packs in each model, both 5 cell packs, plus a 4 cell pack for the engine, never had a problem,
BUT, it depends on the size of the digital servos you are using and the type of model you are flying, the type of radio, all you have said is 7 digital servos, more info would help.
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I have several 30cc size Warbirds, I run 2 Eneloop packs in each model, both 5 cell packs, plus a 4 cell pack for the engine, never had a problem,
BUT, it depends on the size of the digital servos you are using and the type of model you are flying, the type of radio, all you have said is 7 digital servos, more info would help.
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RE: Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
I have a bird with 5 8611 servos (high torque digitals) and flew it for about a year on 2 5 cell eneloop packs. I change to the A9 TX that gave me real time battery telemetry. About halfway through my first flight of the day, the batteries would drop to 5 volts under load. Did not lose the plane, but it did make me change out my battery. I now use those same batteries in a Telemaster with 6 standard analog servos. My battery voltage never sags below 6 volts at any time during my flights, even when doing snaps, rolling loops and such. I use the eneloops cause that is what I have laying around, but I will not buy any more for RX packs.
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RE: Eneloop NIMH Receiver Packs
There is a nice discussion on them on the hangtimes website. Probably the most authoritative info you will find on batteries.