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Old 05-14-2008 | 03:56 PM
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Adui
 
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Default RE: Battery charge puzzle

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Thank you gentlemen.What cutoff voltage I need to set for discharge cycle;. 0.9 or 1.1 V per cell?Battery packs I use are 4.8V Sanyo AA NiCad and Hydrimax 2000mAh NiMH.Do they stand 1C charging rate?cheers
Everything I have ever read is 1.1v per cell minimum voltage, you might try the RCbattery clinic (www.rcbatteryclinic.com I think) for more info.

I personally never charge my 2700mAh NiMH RX pack at over 1 amp, 1C would be 2.7 amps but Im just paranoid. (Actually usually dont go over 600mA LOL But lower rates are easier on the packs and I dont need it charged THAT fast.)

I also do not have a cycler YET.. I intend to build a discharger circuit that will bring them to 1.1V per cell, but havent done it yet.
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