I have a NiMH receiver pack, 5 cell 6v. I think it is 1100mah. is it good not to discharge your pack? should I do it after each outing? Can someone provide me with schematics for a discharge circuit that will allow me to time the discharge so I can determine the condition of my pack. I am electronically inclined and I can design my own schematics if need be, what is a good discharge rate? Just wondering, anyone that can help please do. I wasnt sure what forum to put this in so I put it here, thanks all.

sean

I dont think you need to discharge the pack after every session, if you are flying regularly. But a test of actual battery capacity every few weeks or so is reassuring. If it is 1100 mAH, it should last for 1 hour with a discharge rate of 1100 mA, or 2 hours at 550 mA. Be careful at the end of discharging as Nicds should not be fully discharged, not sure if it applies to NiMH. But all batteries have a life and it is always good to monitor their life cycle.

no it's bad to discharge. nimh every time you do it it hurts the pack. its best to change every year. 2 year if you use duralights.

ok thanks alot guys, what about my Tx pack? same question

sean

is it a nicad or nimh pack to

its a nicad pack. Stock one that came with my 6xas Tx. I have ben using it for about 3 years now and i'm not sure if i should replace it or not, it still holds a charge fine and has a good life. I have discharged it almost completely a few to give it a full fresh charge but i was carefull not to totally discharge it.

sean

you can cycle it fine. you mite want to replace it 3 years is a long time to use it. but a few guys still use the packs that came with their futaba atack 4 am . trans i would not risk a plane for a 30 dollar pack. but i have bought 100 dollar packs and them be bad so you mite be ok just keep a check on it.

Thanks alot. When i get the $$$ i will replace it, but its good for now.

sean