RCU Forums - View Single Post - Batteries
Thread: Batteries
View Single Post
Old 09-09-2004 | 11:19 AM
  #1  
bemyself
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 227
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: , THAILAND
Default Batteries

Okay, Friend
I know i'm suppose to post at the battery forum but i feel more comfortable here.
As i'd said earlier, I decided to buy the skysport 4 channel when I was disappointed that the 6 exa did not come with the batteries and charger. So I would just stick to the skysport first and maybe invest in a better radio if the hobby keeps me going. The problem now is that the skysport do not come with the batteries and charger also, (what a fish!!!!!) So I went down to a LHS and bought the batteries for my rx as she said she had only 4 batteries left. Bought an adapter so as to vacuum pack together with the 4 batteries for the rx. Also bought a Futaba charger which the seller says is genuine which I doubt as when i get home, the sticker on the charger reads "Futaba oplader" what is oplader? I don't know. And it's made in Taiwan But it do come with a rx and the tx charger. Anyway, if it charge I'll be happy with it. I think Another problem is that seller sold me the batteries which read Ni-Cd. She advise me that when I FEEL that the batteries power is getting low, i need to drain or discharge all the power out before charging again. If not it will damage the batteries. Do all of you think it's neccessary. Do all Ni-Cd battery have to be done this way? How about Ni-Mh? Does it have to drain out the power just like the Ni-Cd before recharging? Please help. I might consider changing the batteries if all of you can give me a good opinion.
P/s: I'll be making the decision to buy tomorrow if you guys want me to change so a quick response is really appreciated. Sorry for the lengthy input but this usually happen to newbie like me. Thanks