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Old 12-21-2004 | 01:54 PM
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Default Eclipse tx battery

I just purchased a new NiMh 2000 Ma pack for my Eclipse transmitter. I have heard rumors that I can't charge this battery while it is still in the transmitter, unless I use the wall wart. Does this transmitter have a limiter for the charge circuit? If so, is it possible to bypass it? ( and what needs to be done?). I would like to charge it with at least 150ma. I have a peak charger with an adjustable output, however the minimum is 250ma. Not sure what would be best. Any suggestions? Options would be an Accu-cycle or the like?
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Default RE: Eclipse tx battery

You can bypass the diode, but your warranty is void. Here's a shortcut for you.

http://www.siriuselectronics.com/dio...s/hit_ecl7.htm
Old 12-21-2004 | 04:24 PM
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Default RE: Eclipse tx battery

Why not just remove the battery from the TX when you want to peak charge and or cycle the battery?

NiMh will require several charge/discharge cycles to operate at capacity.

Most modern TX's have a diode in the charge jack circuitry, this protects the TX from incorrect power input and damaging components. It also prevents chargers/load testers from reading the pack voltage, herein lies the problem. Power can be introduced or passed into the TX through the diode, but is limited to one direction much like a one way check valve.

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