Hump Pack Alternative
10-11-2010 | 10:57 AM
#31
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,530
From: Houston, TX
Sanyo Eneloops seem to be the best, but HobbyCity's LSDs are not shabby. They are just not as readily available being in Hong Kong.
I need a better battery (that lasts longer) for my Futaba 7c - 2.4 radio and will be building one with 8 Sanyo Eneloops.
Most are getting them from Thomas Distributing.
http://www.thomasdistributing.com/sh...rsllit8gi3gna7
I need a better battery (that lasts longer) for my Futaba 7c - 2.4 radio and will be building one with 8 Sanyo Eneloops.
Most are getting them from Thomas Distributing.
http://www.thomasdistributing.com/sh...rsllit8gi3gna7
10-11-2010 | 12:25 PM
#33
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,530
From: Houston, TX
Yes, 5 of these wired in series would yield a 6v nominal hump pack. The LSDs are 1.2v like the ordinary AAs.
As long as you don't charge more than 1amp, you're fine with a normal NiMh charger. AAs are easily fried on a charger. Some try the 1C business with them and they just cook the life right out of them. AAs are not big enough to stand higher charge rates.
I slow charge AAs at 0.5amp as much as I can and will use 1amp when I'm in a rush.
As long as you don't charge more than 1amp, you're fine with a normal NiMh charger. AAs are easily fried on a charger. Some try the 1C business with them and they just cook the life right out of them. AAs are not big enough to stand higher charge rates.
I slow charge AAs at 0.5amp as much as I can and will use 1amp when I'm in a rush.
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