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 Post subject: Charging help?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:55 pm 
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So i bought a Tamiya Charge Adapter for my Micro-T but it doesn't tell you what to charge it at, So if anyone has one and used it please help.LOL

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You charge them at 1C. I don't remember what mah rating those packs are, but if they are 200mah, you charge at .2 amps. If they are 150mah, it would be .15 amps.


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 Post subject: Re: Charging help?
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Here are the specs on the battery.

4.8V 1/3AAA 150mAh 4C NiMH Pack: Micro-T/B/DT

Product Specifications

Type:NiMH
Capacity:150mAh
Voltage:4.8V
Maximum Continuous Discharge :4C

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According to what MrNate suggests... charge it/them at .15 amps.

I believe the 1C charge rate is applicable for all batteries, unless otherwise specified.

3500 mah = 3.5 amps, 150 mah = .15 amps... and so on.

I can't say for absolute sure, batteries n chargers are something I haven't totally grasped yet. I kinda forget cuz I've been a little out of the info loop, not being around forums as much as I used to so I don't see this info as often. Plus I haven't been running my RC's much lately. Even so, the chargers I normally use are automatic. My 6 cells and their chargers I got at Radio Shack, pretty inexpensive. Just plug 'em in and the light goes off when they're done... unless the pack sits on them long enough to drop enough charge where it'll kick back on. The LiPo's I use are Trinity Reference packs that have their own lil charger (can use others, but this is designed for them). It balances and charges at a low rate and takes 12 hours but I leave them in safe place to charge overnight. I know, don't leave lipo's unattended but that's what WillG did before I bought them from him and I trust what he says.

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