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Subject: 
RE: Rechargeable batteries and the RCX
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Sat, 13 Jul 2002 13:37:05 GMT
Original-From: 
Rob Limbaugh <rlimbaugh@greenfieldgroup.com%Spamcake%>
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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.

Definitely use NiMH's.

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
 
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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