NiMh or Nicd  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       


Tilt-A-Whirl Helicopter Workstand
Seller:  Prontow
Details:   $175.00   |  10/9/2008   |  Classified Ad
We will rotate YOUR AD in this spot if you select "Forum Featured" when placing or editing your ad!

All Forums >> Radios, Batteries, Clubhouse and more >> Batteries & Chargers >> NiMh or Nicd
Page: [1]

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
NiMh or Nicd - 1/19/2002 12:51:15 PM   
Planeboy P51


 

Posts: 72
Joined: 1/12/2002
From: Upland, CA
Status: offline 		I've got a Killer Kaos and it will have 4 Airtronics standards and 1 futaba or cirrus standard for throttle. I want 6 volts but was wondering if the 1600 NiMh pack would be as good as a 1700 NiCd. The weight difference is a little over an ounce but I was wondering about what the size of a flat pack would be. Anybody ever use blocks for a reciever pack? What do you mount your battery with? Hook and loop?


Thanks,
Stephen Ertel

_____________________________

"If '...it looks right it will probably fly right...' why the heck do Lasers fly right?!"
       Post #: 1

NiMh or Nicd - 1/19/2002 7:55:15 PM   
howardm4


 

Posts: 119
Joined: 12/31/2001
Status: offline 		one thing to consider is 'how are you going to charge the NiMHs?'

If you are planningon fast charging, you need to ahve a charger that
will do NiMHs or else you will cook them to death.

(in reply to Planeboy P51)
       Post #: 2

NiMh or Nicd - 1/20/2002 3:22:30 AM   
Planeboy P51


 

Posts: 72
Joined: 1/12/2002
From: Upland, CA
Status: offline 		Yeah i know about the charging. I've gotta couple 300 NiMh packs for my parkflyers. I use the Airtronics wall charger on a timer for those as I do not yet have that Dymond charger that does 1-12 cells. I've only used nicds for reciever packs and have always used my buddies Sirius charger at the field if they run low. I'm thinking the 1700 NiCds would be better because you can overcharge them and they will take it. Not that I ever do but I know the NiCds will last for awhile.

_____________________________

"If '...it looks right it will probably fly right...' why the heck do Lasers fly right?!"

(in reply to Planeboy P51)
       Post #: 3

NiMh or Nicd - 1/22/2002 4:49:45 AM   
FlyingHi


 

Posts: 4
Joined: 1/21/2002
From: Beaver Falls, Pa.
Status: offline 		NiMh or Nicd? - I have been flying with NiMh for 4 years now. I have 1600ma packs in all 8 of my transmitters and 5 cell 6 volt 1600ma packs in all 11 of my airplanes. I do the same voltage under load check before each flight on my flight packs from before the first flight down to the last. My transmitters have there own volt meters. I can leave a tx turned on for more than 8 hours and still be in the safe voltage range. I full charge on the way home all the batterys using either the Sirrus or Ace Smart Charger leaving all fully charged be fore putting away. I use the standard chargers that came with the radios to charge at 50ma for one hour each day ( done by a programable timer ) keeping them topped off. Dose this work, it has for me for many years as I did the same when using nicd's. The correct charging equipment in my beleif is where the success comes from. Hope this helps.
ps: check web site = [url]www.radicalrc.com[/url] for more information

_____________________________

Bob Shultz - 724-846-5007 - AMA569396 - PayPal Verified

(in reply to Planeboy P51)
       Post #: 4

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> Radios, Batteries, Clubhouse and more >> Batteries & Chargers >> NiMh or Nicd
Page: [1]





Jump to:


Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Member Video Posts | RCU Video Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

© 2001 - 2007 24-7 RC, LLC, all rights reserved.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America

Kaango.com Classifieds

5.094RCU1