??Charger??

[jerm781]

Is there a special charger I will need to charge the batteries? Can I use a regular AAA charger or something diffrent, can I use a Tyco charger or no? Thanks in advance.

[binaryterror]

You can if you buy the spring set for the RTR kit and use regular AAA rechargables.

The included 5 cell pack needs a specialized charger though!!!

[catman25]

i went to local radio shack a AND bought a ni-mh charger for 10.99 it works ok but you gotta rig it up.it charges auto from 4.6-7.2 volts.but tiny has a nice one(i'm too cheap) called a eagle pocket charger.looks nice! but im always out to save money and mess stuff up.havent had any problems with the one i got.if you need the model number let me know.

[jerm781]

yes what is the product # and how exactly did you rig it? Thanks

[catman25]

here's what i did click here for charger (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F004%5F010%5F000%5F000&product%5Fid=23%2D333) and then they have the repair ends for batteries that clip right on the charger,for 1.99 they look like a regular 7.2 pack but minus the pack..lol..just the wires..soldier the wires to the terminals and the plugs fit one another..this charger auto peeks the nimh and it charges max at 2 hours,,,but a 15 minute charge wilkll give you ten min good speed..30 min charg will last 20 min.

[jerm781]

the charger pictured is a 5 hour charger and it sais its for 7.2/9.6v. is that right?

[catman25]

YEAH IT SAYS 5 HOUR BUT THATS FOR SUB-C CELLS.THIS CHARGER HAS A AUTO DOWN PEAK FEATURE WHERE YOU CAN HOOK UP SMALLER (AAA) AND IT WILL CUT THE VOLTAGE TO A SAFE LEVEL.oopps caps sorry. but ive been using this charger for 2 months now ..and my same pack is still working great .