ORIGINAL: rjbob
I have a question...
I use a Futaba 8-channel radio (with a Spektrum module) for my bind-n-fly aircraft.
If I construct a tx pack for this radio using 8 Eneloops cells in series, can I use the stock Futaba tx slow charger in this situation without any problems?
Sanyo makes a reference to using their charger only.
Thanks,
Bob
Nimh batteries REQUIRE a minimum charge of C/10 so 200mah in this case, this is the big difference in NiMh and Nicad which can be charged a 1ma if you want it will just take longer, so if your charger is at least 200ma it will be ok.
Dont use a peak detect charger at low current charges, i.e. 200, 300ma as Nimh wont peak properly and will get too hot, (unless charger also has a temp cut off probe) use 1000ma charge instead.
Eneloops can be safely charged at 2000ma with the correct charger.