$45 bucks on Energizer r/chargeable for nothing!
01-04-2008, 07:46 PM
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$45 bucks on Energizer r/chargeable for nothing!
I was told by Traxxas that I can't use re-chargeable batteries in my transmitter because of the low 1.2 voltage. (That’s not what I was told by the LHS). Traxxas said I need to stick with disposables which carry a minimum of 1.5 volts. Any suggestions?
01-04-2008, 09:08 PM
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RE: $45 bucks on Energizer r/chargeable for nothing!
I just copied this from the Traxxas Jato Instruction Manual
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries, or rechargeable
batteries such as NiCad or
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
batteries in your
transmitter. Make sure
rechargeable batteries are
fully charged according to
the manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your
transmitter, be aware
that when they begin
to lose their charge, they
lose power much more
quickly than regular
alkaline batteries.
Caution
iscontinue
running your Jato at the
first sign of weak
transmitter batteries
(flashing red light) to avoid
losing control.
If the power indicator
doesn’t light red, check the
polarity of the batteries.
Check rechargeable
batteries for a full charge.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries, or rechargeable
batteries such as NiCad or
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
batteries in your
transmitter. Make sure
rechargeable batteries are
fully charged according to
the manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your
transmitter, be aware
that when they begin
to lose their charge, they
lose power much more
quickly than regular
alkaline batteries.
Caution
iscontinuerunning your Jato at the
first sign of weak
transmitter batteries
(flashing red light) to avoid
losing control.
If the power indicator
doesn’t light red, check the
polarity of the batteries.
Check rechargeable
batteries for a full charge.
01-04-2008, 11:48 PM
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RE: $45 bucks on Energizer r/chargeable for nothing!
The transmitter is a Traxxas TQ (2 channel). It came with the Jato 3.3. The charger is standard four bay Energizer brand. Per Traxxas, the transmitter only takes disposables.
01-05-2008, 01:19 PM
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RE: $45 bucks on Energizer r/chargeable for nothing!
ORIGINAL: cnbsdad
The transmitter is a Traxxas TQ (2 channel). It came with the Jato 3.3. The charger is standard four bay Energizer brand. Per Traxxas, the transmitter only takes disposables.
The transmitter is a Traxxas TQ (2 channel). It came with the Jato 3.3. The charger is standard four bay Energizer brand. Per Traxxas, the transmitter only takes disposables.
Patrick
01-05-2008, 04:12 PM
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RE: $45 bucks on Energizer r/chargeable for nothing!
your Tx will work just fine on NiCad or NiMH......your best bet for longevity and normal use is to get Sanyo Eneloops..........their discharge rate is much less than the typical NiHM while just sitting, residual ratio after one year of non use is 85%*4.
here is a link that will help you next time you want batteries as well,
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/index.htm
and this link takes you right to the eneloop
http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-...vtdal28qqdncm5
here is a link that will help you next time you want batteries as well,
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/index.htm
and this link takes you right to the eneloop
http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-...vtdal28qqdncm5
