Rechargable Bats?

JrC · #1 10-13-2002, 05:12 PM

Hi - great forum. So many peeps helping.

I recently bought my first MicroSizer and am
using rechargable NiMH 1.2 V batteries in the
controller.

Afterwards, I read that they shouldent be used.
Will this cause damage to my car?

thanks.

JrC · #2 10-14-2002, 09:22 PM

Can any of you knowledgable people help?

Axel · #3 10-14-2002, 11:36 PM

There's no reason not to use NiMhs... They have better capacity and much less memory effect. The good stuff is in Lithium Ion rechargeables. Those are a little trickied to implement though.

Where did you read this about not using NiMhs??

JrC · #4 10-15-2002, 02:53 AM

Keep in mind... I am talking about the radio batteries.
I think I read it in the instruction manual.

Axel · #5 10-15-2002, 07:19 AM

Oh, sorry about that. Still no reason not to use, except you probably won't get as of range or charging voltage due to less voltage flowing from the batteries (1.2V*2 vs 1.5v*2). This might possibly lead to undercharge in your car batteries, that's all I could really think.

JrC · #6 10-15-2002, 08:54 PM

Thanks!

Less range is fine due to me standing close to the track.
As long as the lower voltage will not harm the electronics -
it's cool with me.

rmyc · #7 10-20-2002, 12:17 AM

i'm using NiMhs and for some reason they get more range than alkalines