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littlecrankshaf

11-17-2002 06:24 AM

ignition power consumption

RCSHOWCASE

11-17-2002 12:59 PM

Current requirements

The Falkon Ignition version 1.3 (for single cylinder engines) draws 220 mA at 2000 RPM and 680 mA at 8000 RPM with a 4.8 volt supply.

David Garrison

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ml3456

11-19-2002 02:59 PM

ignition power consumption

I have seen some flyers use NiMH for this. If they are sufficiently large enough, can they be used vs. NiCad's.

RCSHOWCASE

11-19-2002 03:25 PM

NiMH

We do not generally recommend NiMH for ignition batteries as their internal resistance is higher than Ni-Cad batteries. The nature of these CD ignitions is that they require a slug of current to recharge between firings. NiMH work fine until they start to discharge and the output voltage drops. The internal resistance/voltage drop than becomes significant. Ni-Cad will work longer.... At least that has been our experience.

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