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by DICKEYBIRD
Mon Jun 17, 2002 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 AH NiCd single cell charger
Replies: 6
Views: 8427

Re: 5 AH NiCd single cell charger

'Nuther query for you learned electronic types:<p>In my quest to charge the above mentioned 5AH NiCd cells, 1 at a time, I ran across a website with a bunch of wall warts of various ratings. I have charged NiCds before with wall warts that had the wrong voltage/amperage ratings and as long as I veri...
by DICKEYBIRD
Tue Jun 11, 2002 5:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 AH NiCd single cell charger
Replies: 6
Views: 8427

Re: 5 AH NiCd single cell charger

Hi bobsRAC,<p>Thanks for your learned response! That's more like what I'm looking for. The batt I'm needing to charge is actually a single 5 Amp Hour NiCd so it needs 500 mah to charge at the C/10 rate. Do you think the LM317 will handle that? If so, what value resistor do you think I'll need. Sorry...
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Jun 08, 2002 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 AH NiCd single cell charger
Replies: 6
Views: 8427

Re: 5 AH NiCd single cell charger

Thanks Miguel, I'll give it a try!
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Jun 08, 2002 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 AH NiCd single cell charger
Replies: 6
Views: 8427

5 AH NiCd single cell charger

I was given a couple of Anton Bauer 10 cell camcorder packs that I took apart and kept the good cells. I have a constant current charger that will charge a single cell at 500 mah but was designed for at least 4 cell packs and gets very hot charging 1 cell. These cells are unbeatable for heating the ...
by DICKEYBIRD
Thu Apr 18, 2002 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charging Batteries
Replies: 3
Views: 4401

Re: Charging Batteries

Hi there,<p>I don't know the answer to your question but I'm very sure you will get a good response at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php?topic=ezone They use the Li-on batteries in electric motor powered "slow-fly" indoor R/C model aircraft. It's a free forum....just ask away and so...
by DICKEYBIRD
Fri Feb 15, 2002 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: electronic govener for gas engine
Replies: 29
Views: 21883

Re: electronic govener for gas engine

Here's my 2 cents worth:<p>Try http://www.emsjomar.com/ I have an R/C model aircraft twin engine syncronizer from Jomar and it works great. If memory serves, he once had a "Cruise Control" for R/C aerobatic aircraft that would keep the engine at a preset rpm via the throttle servo and a ma...