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RE: Rechargeable batteries and the RCX
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lugnet.robotics
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Sat, 13 Jul 2002 13:37:05 GMT
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Rob Limbaugh <RLIMBAUGH@GREENFIELDGROUP.COMspamless>
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Aren't rechargeable alkaline supposed to be better than NiMH?
Don't NiMH batteries lose their charge just "sitting around" if not placed in a
trickle charger?
> > Does anyone have any comments about using rechargeable • batteries in the
> > RCX? Has anyone had any bad experiences with this? Can • anyone recommend
> > whether NiMH is better or worse than NiCd? Thanks.
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> Definitely use NiMH's.
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> NiCd's are a problem - they only generate 1.2 volts instead
> of the usual
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 | | Re: Rechargeable batteries and the RCX
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| In article (...) Depends. Rechargeable alkaline have a higher nominal voltage, but also higher internal resistance than NiMH. Under light load the alkalines will provide a higher voltage for a longer period of time. Under heavy load, they provide (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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