Should i cycle new receiver battery?
08-01-2013, 06:08 AM
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Should i cycle new receiver battery?
Just bought a new turnigy 4.8v 2000mah Nimh Rx pack. Should i cycle it several times before i use it or just fully charge it and go?
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08-01-2013, 06:23 AM
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RE: Should i cycle new receiver battery?
I would cycle it to check capacity and to get a baseline to check against for future cycling, if it comes to the rated capacity on the first
or second cycle I would go with it.
or second cycle I would go with it.
08-01-2013, 06:37 AM
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RE: Should i cycle new receiver battery?
Not only cycle it but do a forming charge. A forming charge is defined as charging for 16 hours at 0.1C. It may take three cycles of this forming charge (with discharge at about 0.33C down to 1 volt/cell between charges) to bring the battery to full capacity.
08-01-2013, 06:56 AM
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RE: Should i cycle new receiver battery?
You need to do a forming charge/procedure on your new battery. Cycle the battery three times at 0.1C. Check out Hangtimes on the web, he explains this procedure clearly.
Hope that helps,
Mike
Hope that helps,
Mike
